Comparison

Handbook vs Handbook X

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Handbook

Securely organize and present diverse content like documents, videos, and audio on any mobile device. Share compelling presentations online or offline with robust security features and detailed usage analytics.

Highlights
  • Secure content management
  • Online and offline presentation
  • Support for various file types
  • PDF viewing and annotation
  • Create surveys and quizzes
  • Customizable layout and wallpaper
  • Role-based security and access control
Features
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Present and Share Secure Content on any Mobile Device Handbook is a secure mobile document manager that offers a simple and secure way to bind together a variety of rich media content to create and share compelling, attractive presentations. Handbook gives mobile knowledge workers a confident way to distribute and present information using docs and media such as PDFs and videos, both online offline. When there is no network connectivity, Handbook can be used in offline mode and presentations can be given with confidence. The Handbook product consists of: Handbook Studio -- a browser based application used to upload and manage content
Handbook -- viewer application used to display and present content Handbook Features - Use it on the iPhone, iPad - Supports both online and offline viewing - Supports MS Office, iWork, images, video and audio files - View and annotate PDF files - Display Handbooks on the big screen using Apple TV for powerful, media rich presentations - Offline viewing - Never worry about network connectivity during your presentation - Create surveys and quizzes with built in questionnaire function - Bookmark content and send sharing links by email - Customizable layout and wallpaper Security and Enterprise Features - Role & Content Based Security - Individual and group-based Sharing - Restrict and allow access to specific devices with device-specific authentication - Understand how your Handbook is used with detailed usage metrics - Time-based access gives you control over when your Handbook is available to view NOTE: - Handbook account is necessary to use this app. Please ask to admin of your organization's Handbook Studio. - Handbook Studio the cloud service is necessary for contents posting, editing and distribution. - Please visit the web site for details: http://handbookapp.net/

About

Handbook X

Features
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Your free All-in-One Content Collection and Sharing Platform. Handbook X is your free app to easily collect, organize, and share multimedia content in custom "Books". Combine PDFs, videos, images, and even web apps to create professional resources for any purpose. How other people Use Handbook X: Empower sales teams with client-ready sales materials. Engage learners with interactive training. Enable researchers to collect and share findings and collected information. Plan seamless travel itineraries. Collect, share and collaborate on fashion and cosmetics findings. Share recipes and menus effortlessly. Pitch your next big idea. Create comprehensive and interactive documentation and guidelines including videos and images. Share multimedia marketing materials amongst teams. How is Handbook X different from other content distribution platforms? Offline Access: View content anywhere - even offline. Multi-Device Support: Works on smartphones, tablets, desktops. Effortless Sharing: Share your content books via QR codes. All-in-One Toolkit: Calendar, memo, digital signage, and more Start Free Today! Download Handbook X and start with your forever free account. Upgrade anytime to access more storage and collaboration tools! Subscription: Handbook X Personal:$2.99 Price may vary by location. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. You may turn off auto-renewing subscriptions by going to your user's Account Settings after purchase. No cancellation of current subscription is allowed during your active subscription period. Please find out Terms and Conditions here : https://www.handbookx.com/en/terms-of-service and Privacy Policy: https://en.asteria.com/privacy/

Screenshots

Handbook4 screens
Handbook X4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handbook at none against Handbook X's 7. Handbook also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Handbook X's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Handbook X sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Handbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handbook ships an update every 2 months, Handbook X every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Handbook versus Handbook X: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandbookHandbook X
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB102 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAsteria CorporationAsteria Technology Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Handbook

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Handbook X

Subscriptions7
  • Handbook X Personal Bronze$2.991 Month
  • Handbook X Personal$2.991 Month
  • Handbook X Personal Silver$7.991 Month
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  • Handbook X Personal Gold$13.491 Month
  • Handbook X Workgroup Bronze$27.491 Month
  • Handbook X Workgroup Silver$81.991 Month
  • Handbook X Workgroup Gold$144.991 Month

Questions

Is Handbook free?
Handbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handbook X free?
Handbook X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Handbook or Handbook X have ads?
Neither Handbook nor Handbook X shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handbook or Handbook X?
Handbook ships an update every 2 months, and Handbook X every 3 weeks. Most recently, Handbook was updated on October 19, 2026 and Handbook X on October 27, 2026.

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