# Handwritten email vs Chat Translator

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chat Translator at none against Handwritten email's 2. Handwritten email's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 33 months) and chart position (#39 vs #161). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Handwritten email costs $0.99 and Chat Translator $0.99 up front. Handwritten email sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Chat Translator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Handwritten email ships an update every 3 months, Chat Translator every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwritten email | Chat Translator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwritten-email/id359107042/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **58** | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 33 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | **#39** | #161 |
| Size | 14 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/881437066) | [Primosoft Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/638687289) |

## What reviewers say

### Handwritten email

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwritten-email/id359107042)

**Currently charting:** #39 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Transform your digital messages into personal handwritten notes. This app converts typed text into various calligraphy and script styles, allowing you to add a unique, personal touch to emails and MMS messages. Customize fonts, colors, and backgrounds for a truly distinctive communication.

**Highlights:** Convert typed text to handwritten styles, Multiple calligraphy and script fonts, Customize text color and size, Choose background patterns and colors, Copy and paste handwritten text, Preview and editing modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Style package 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Style package 2 | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Excellent tool for creativity
- 🎨 Variety of font styles and backgrounds
- 📧 Personalizes emails and messages
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Adds a personal touch to correspondence

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and loses text
- 🔍 Lack of cursor/editing functionality
- 🔍 Inability to see where text is being entered
- 💰 Paywalled features
- 📤 Issues with sending/formatting messages

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and text loss
- Formatting issues with sent messages
- Compatibility problems with newer devices

**Requested features**

- Cursor/editing functionality
- Spell check and auto-correct
- More font and background options
- Ability to mix fonts/styles within a message
- Integration with messaging apps


### Chat Translator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chat-translator/id1016787685)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwritten email free?

Handwritten email costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Chat Translator free?

Chat Translator costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Handwritten email or Chat Translator have ads?

Neither Handwritten email nor Chat Translator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handwritten email or Chat Translator?

Handwritten email ships an update every 3 months, and Chat Translator every 33 months. Most recently, Handwritten email was updated on October 20, 2026 and Chat Translator on October 7, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Handwritten email or Chat Translator?

Handwritten email currently peaks at #39 in the App Store charts, and Chat Translator at #161. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*