Comparison

Handbook vs Ametra

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

Ametra

Organize paint colors and projects spatially with an extensive color library. Match target colors to paint shades, document progress with photos, and manage client-ready details.

Highlights
  • Spatial project organization
  • Unlimited projects
  • 3-step paint color matching
  • Extensive color library (7,000+ shades)
  • Unlimited saved colors
  • Photo gallery for project documentation
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Key Features: • Spatial Project Organization: Create folders for areas (buildings, floors, rooms, etc.) and items for elements (walls, cabinets, etc.). • Unlimited Projects: Create and manage unlimited projects of any size, from residential to commercial and everything in between. • 3-Step Paint Color Matching: Select a target color for an item, match it to the closest paint shade, and control the final result through photo verification. • Extensive Color Library: Access over 7,000 shades by top paint brands. • Unlimited Saved Colors: Save and reuse your favorite colors for future design projects. • Photo Gallery: Keep all your project photos organized, from inspiration to final result. Document progress with before-and-after control photos and always stay client ready. How It Works: 1. Create a Project: Add a name, address, cover image, and any notes under Info. 2. Define Areas & Items: Break your project down by areas and items/elements. 3. Set Target Color for Item: Choose an item (wall, cabinet, etc.), then select a target color. 4. Match Color to Paint: Your target color is automatically matched to the closest paint shades from trusted brands. 5. Upload photos from any project stage and assign them to specific areas, elements, or colors to monitor progress and easily share your work with clients. Say goodbye to mismatched paint colors, scattered notes and images — keep every project detail structured and every color consistent and accurate from concept to completion with Ametra! End-User License Agreement: https://ametra.ai/pages/eula

Screenshots

Handbook4 screens
Ametra4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Ametra at 5.0 against Handbook's 4.0. Handbook's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Ametra sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Handbook asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ametra holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Handbook versus Ametra: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandbookAmetra
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings22
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size82 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAsteria CorporationSYNTES INC

Customer experience

Handbook

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative59.1%

Ametra

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Handbook

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Ametra

Subscriptions2
  • Professional Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Professional Annual14 Days trial$89.991 Year

Questions

Is Handbook free?
Handbook is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ametra free?
Ametra is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Handbook or Ametra?
Ametra is rated higher. Handbook averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Ametra averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Handbook or Ametra have ads?
Ametra shows ads; Handbook does not.
Which is updated more often, Handbook or Ametra?
Handbook ships an update every 2 months, and Ametra every 2 months. Most recently, Handbook was updated on October 19, 2026 and Ametra on October 24, 2026.

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