Handwritten note vs Blankbook
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Handwritten note
This app allows users to quickly jot down notes by hand with a smooth writing experience. It offers basic drawing tools like adjustable line thickness and color selection, with options to save or clear your notes.
- Handwritten note-taking
- Multi-finger writing
- Adjustable line thickness
- Four color options
- Save notes as images
- Erase written lines
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Draw it down the moment inspiration strikes. Handwritten Notes is a simple, no-fuss drawing and handwriting app that lets you start sketching or taking notes instantly—no setup, no learning curve. Great for * Jotting down quick handwritten notes or reminders * Sketching ideas and rough concepts * Kids’ doodling and drawing practice * Practicing line art and illustrations Key Features * 5 pen colors: Black, Red, Green, Blue, and Pink * Adjustable pen thickness with an easy-to-use slider * Eraser for quick corrections * Clear all with a single tap * Save your drawings directly to the Photos app Why You’ll Love It * No sign-up required—just install and start drawing * Clean, intuitive interface with a simple toolbar * Free to use (ad-supported) No complicated tools. No unnecessary clutter. Just a blank canvas and your ideas, ready whenever inspiration strikes.
Blankbook
Experience a natural handwriting feel on an infinite canvas. Organize notes with a visual bookshelf and access tools quickly. Offers various paper types and intuitive controls for seamless creativity.
- Infinite scrolling canvas
- 7 static paper types (dark/light variants)
- Pen, pencil, marker, lasso, ruler, erasers
- Three quick-access tool slots
- Intuitive gesture controls
- Automatic dark mode matching system settings
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Blankbook reduces the clutter and reproduce the essence of an extraordinary handwriting experience. It features a well-thought design that makes your content speak. The bookshelf offers a see-through preview that allows you to see your content directly. Canvas: Infinite scrolling canvas allows your creativity flow, you’ll never be bothered by manually creating a new page over and over again. Paper: It offers 7 static paper types. All with dark and light variants. Dotted, squared, watercolor papers, etc. We get you covered. Tools: Pen, pencil, marker, lasso for copy and cut, ruler, pixel eraser and vector eraser. All powered by the best Apple Pencil technology. Shortcuts: Want quick access to your favorite tools without adjusting the setting repeatedly? We offer you three quick-access slots per note. Add any tools to it and it saves for you. Intuitiveness: Tap the title name your note, long press to reorder, two-finger tap to undo, two-finger pinch to zoom. It’s that easy! Dark mode: The color scheme will match the system setting automatically. Or you can use iOS dark/light switch to set it to your preferences. Have fun writing! ----------------- “You’ve got the brownie when night is coming, huh~ It's not a dessert". Licensed from artist Yuanyu Zhou(Ins: @frost.tree), Bookbook iMessage app integrates with her "Brownie" series of emoji packs. Term of service: https://www.legolas.me/paperworks/blankbook-terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://www.legolas.me/paperworks/blankbook-privacy-policy Developer: Yuxiao Wang Special thanks: @Yuanyu Zhou, @Minja. For ideas, testing and feedbacks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Blankbook at 55% against Handwritten note's 0%. Blankbook also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Handwritten note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price 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
Both are free to download. Blankbook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Handwritten note asks for nothing beyond the download.
Blankbook holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Blankbook has 129 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Handwritten note's written reviews are positive against 55% of Blankbook's.
Handwritten note ships an update every 4 months, Blankbook every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 26, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Handwritten note | Blankbook |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.9 (129 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 54.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 129 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiyoshi Koike | 璐 徐 |
Customer experience
Handwritten note
Blankbook
Bugs and requests
Handwritten note
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Blankbook
Reported bugs
16 issues- App crashes when creating new sheets or files
- Notes permanently disappear without warning
- Severe lag and slow loading with accumulated data
- Delete function doesn't permanently remove notes
- Unresponsive settings and help buttons
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- App fails to open or closes immediately
- Palm rejection issues causing accidental zooms
- Eraser and pencil tool flashing/switching randomly
- Grid/lines don't move with canvas when scrolling or zooming
- Random dots appearing while writing
- Zoom gestures misinterpreted
- Crashes after leaving app in background
- Premium purchase not recognized after reinstall
- Incompatibility with Mac version for editing
- Settings not persisting across sessions
- Performance issues on iPad Pro with iOS 14+
Requested features
20 requests- Folder organization system for notes
- Cloud backup and sync across devices
- Image and PDF insertion capability
- Snap-to-grid and smart shapes
- Ability to rotate and scale selected content
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- Dark mode toggle within app
- Customizable color swatches
- Copy and paste image functionality
- Multi-window support
- Undo/redo button in addition to gesture
- Export as vector file option
- Snap shapes and lines feature
- Lock/pin canvas to grid lines
- Duplicate entire notes function
- Typed text insertion
- More than three tool shortcuts
- Default tool customization
- Larger color palette
- Device synchronization for iPad and iPhone
- Backup system for data protection
In-app purchases
Handwritten note
No in-app purchases
Blankbook
- Monthly7 Days trial$2.491 Month
- Lifetime$6.99
Questions
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