# Handwritten note vs Blankbook

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwritten note | Blankbook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwritten-note/id519434272/reviews) | **[3.9 (129 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blankbook-paper-note/id1481732301/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **129** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **54.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 41 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiyoshi Koike](https://appshunter.io/developer/513590141) | [璐 徐](https://appshunter.io/developer/1691481212) |

## What reviewers say

### Handwritten note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwritten-note/id519434272)

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.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note-taking, Multi-finger writing, Adjustable line thickness, Four color options, Save notes as images, Erase written lines

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Blankbook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blankbook-paper-note/id1481732301)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $2.49 | per month |
| Lifetime | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✍️ Natural handwriting and pen feel
- ♾️ Infinite canvas for unlimited space
- 🎨 Simple and clean interface
- ⚡ Good performance and responsiveness
- 💰 One-time purchase option available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app failures
- 💾 Data loss and note disappearance
- ⏱️ Severe lag with large amounts of data
- 🔄 Notes not syncing across devices
- 🗂️ No folder or organizational system

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwritten note free?

Handwritten note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Blankbook free?

Blankbook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Handwritten note or Blankbook?

Blankbook is rated higher. Handwritten note averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Blankbook averages 3.9 from 129 ratings.

### Do Handwritten note or Blankbook have ads?

Handwritten note shows ads; Blankbook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Handwritten note or Blankbook?

Handwritten note ships an update every 4 months, and Blankbook every 4 days. Most recently, Handwritten note was updated on September 22, 2026 and Blankbook on July 26, 2026.

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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.*