# Handwritten email vs Code Drawer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Code Drawer at none against Handwritten email's 2. Code Drawer also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 68%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Handwritten email's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On rating, ratings volume, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Handwritten email costs $0.99 and Code Drawer $1.99 up front. Handwritten email sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Code Drawer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Handwritten email against 4.2 for Code Drawer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 58 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Handwritten email's written reviews are positive against 83% of Code Drawer's.

Handwritten email ships an update every 3 months, Code Drawer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwritten email | Code Drawer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$0.99** | $1.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwritten-email/id359107042/reviews)** | [4.2 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-drawer/id1438149621/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **58** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 68.3% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#64** | #147 |
| Size | 14 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fapps World et Cie S.E.C.S.](https://appshunter.io/developer/881437066) | [Jinyu Meng](https://appshunter.io/developer/1052803981) |

## What reviewers say

### Handwritten email

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

**Currently charting:** #64 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


### Code Drawer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/code-drawer/id1438149621)

**Currently charting:** #147 Top Paid · Social Networking (US App Store)

Organize, generate, and display your QR codes efficiently. Save links and QR codes in one place, import them from various sources, and generate new codes to save as images. Supports iCloud syncing and multiple Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Save links and QR codes, Import QR codes (link, image, camera), Generate QR codes, iCloud Syncing, Home Screen and Control Widgets, Apple Watch App

**Features:** Apple Watch app

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwritten email free?

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

### Is Code Drawer free?

Code Drawer costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Handwritten email or Code Drawer?

Handwritten email is rated higher. Handwritten email averages 4.3 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while Code Drawer averages 4.2 from 24 ratings.

### Do Handwritten email or Code Drawer have ads?

Neither Handwritten email nor Code Drawer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handwritten email or Code Drawer?

Handwritten email ships an update every 3 months, and Code Drawer monthly. Most recently, Handwritten email was updated on October 17, 2026 and Code Drawer on October 2, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Handwritten email or Code Drawer?

Handwritten email currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and Code Drawer at #147. 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.*