# Handwritten email vs Griddy Pro

The clearest difference is price: Handwritten email at $0.99 against Griddy Pro's $19.99. Handwritten email also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 48%). Griddy Pro's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, update cadence, monetization model and chart position there is nothing between them.

Handwritten email costs $0.99 and Griddy Pro $19.99 up front. Handwritten email sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Griddy Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Griddy Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 128 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Handwritten email's written reviews are positive against 48% of Griddy Pro's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Handwritten email ships an update every 3 months, Griddy Pro every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwritten email | Griddy Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwritten-email/id359107042/reviews) | **[4.9 (128 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddy-pro-split-pic-in-grids/id1114394167/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **128** |
| Positive reviews | **68.3% of reviews** | 48.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | #59 | **#27** |
| Size | 14 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/881437066) | [keang david](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031985855) |

## What reviewers say

### Handwritten email

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

**Currently charting:** #59 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


### Griddy Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/griddy-pro-split-pic-in-grids/id1114394167)

**Currently charting:** #27 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

This app allows users to split their photos into various grid layouts for a more impactful Instagram feed. It supports creating large grid posts and panoramic carousel posts, with options for watermarking and saving in high definition.

**Highlights:** Split photos into grid layouts, Create large grid posts, Make panoramic carousel posts, Add watermarks and logos, Save photos in HD, Easy posting instructions

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💰 One-time payment appreciated
- ✨ Makes Instagram look professional
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Keeps up with Instagram changes
- 💯 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📉 Poor export quality
- 🐛 Crashing issues
- 🖼️ Photos distorted/stretched
- 🚫 No restore purchase option
- 🤔 Unclear billing/extra charges

**Reported bugs**

- Bad resolution/terribly compressed quality on export
- App keeps crashing when exporting carousel posts
- Trims photos and doesn't allow original size with watermark
- Sharing icon for Instagram not appearing after update
- Photos not saving to library after payment

**Requested features**

- Implement 'best nine' feature
- Add 2x2 grid option
- Allow export to vertical panoramas
- Add two frames (vertical or horizontal) export options
- Direct Instagram upload functionality


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwritten email free?

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

### Is Griddy Pro free?

Griddy Pro costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Handwritten email or Griddy Pro?

Griddy Pro is rated higher. Handwritten email averages 4.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Griddy Pro averages 4.9 from 128 ratings.

### Do Handwritten email or Griddy Pro have ads?

Griddy Pro shows ads; Handwritten email does not.

### Which is updated more often, Handwritten email or Griddy Pro?

Handwritten email ships an update every 3 months, and Griddy Pro every 4 months. Most recently, Handwritten email was updated on October 29, 2026 and Griddy Pro on October 30, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Handwritten email or Griddy Pro?

Handwritten email currently peaks at #59 in the App Store charts, and Griddy Pro at #27. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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