Handwritten note vs ウィジェット手書きメモ (memo widget)
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.
ウィジェット手書きメモ (memo widget)
Create handwritten notes and place them directly on your home screen as widgets. This app supports undo/redo functionality and background color changes for your notes.
- Create handwritten notes
- Place notes as home screen widgets
- Multiple widgets supported
- Undo/redo functionality
- Background color customization
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手書きメモをウィジェットにできるアプリです！ いくつでも手書きメモのウィジェットをホーム画面に配置することができます。 進む(redo)、戻る(undo)や背景色の変更にも対応しています！ ■使い方(この上部にある動画をご覧ください！) 1.メモを描く アプリを起動して、手書きのメモを書きます。 2.ウィジェット をホームに追加 アプリを長押しして、「ホーム画面を編集する」をタップ 左上の「＋」ボタンをタップして、「手書きメモ」のウィジェットをタップして、サイズを選んで追加します。 3.ウィジェットに手書きメモを設定する ウィジェットを長押しして、「ウィジェットを編集」をタップ 「表示するメモ」をタップして、このウィジェットに表示させたいメモを選択 ■不具合や改善点の誤報告はsupport@shigeki.workまでお願いします！すぐに対応したします。■
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: ウィジェット手書きメモ (memo widget) at 57% against Handwritten note's 0%. ウィジェット手書きメモ (memo widget) also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Handwritten note ships an update every 4 months, ウィジェット手書きメモ (memo widget) every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Handwritten note | ウィジェット手書きメモ (memo widget) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 57.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kiyoshi Koike | Shigeki Matsunaka |
Customer experience
Handwritten note
ウィジェット手書きメモ (memo widget)
In-app purchases
Handwritten note
No in-app purchases
ウィジェット手書きメモ (memo widget)
No in-app purchases
Questions
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