Comparison

Bitly vs Handwriting Studio

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

Head to head
About

Bitly

This app allows you to instantly create shortened URLs, share them easily across various platforms, and track their performance. It offers features like custom domains and back-halves for branded links. Access advanced features like QR codes and detailed analytics on the web platform.

Highlights
  • Instant link creation
  • Custom domains and back-halves
  • Simple link sharing
  • Quick access to recent links
  • Basic click count tracking
Features
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Bitly – The #1 Link Shortener Create short links, share instantly, and monitor performance—all from your phone. Features: * Instant Link Creation: Create shortened URLs tailored to your brand, including custom domains and back-halves * Simple Link Sharing: Share your shortened links directly from the app via text, email, or social media * Quick Access: View your recently created links for convenient reuse * Tracking Essentials: View click counts for your links to monitor performance Looking for QR Codes, landing pages, or detailed analytics? Visit Bitly.com on your mobile or desktop browser, where you can access our full suite of URL shortening, QR Code, and landing page products. Trusted by millions for creating and sharing shortened, trackable links. * Download Bitly and start creating short links that perform. Upgrade to a paid plan to unlock features such as custom domains and analytics.

About

Handwriting Studio

Features
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Handwriting Studio turns typed text into natural-looking handwritten notes. Create clean and personalized handwritten documents with a variety of handwriting fonts, ink styles, and paper designs. Whether you're preparing study notes, assignments, worksheets, or personal documents, Handwriting Studio makes it easy to create handwriting-style pages on your iPhone or iPad. FEATURES • Turn typed text into handwritten notes • Support for Chinese and English handwriting fonts • Multiple handwriting styles • Blue and black ballpoint, fountain pen, and pencil styles • Plain, ruled, grid, dot grid, and other paper styles • Create multi-page documents • Add mathematical formulas • Export documents as PDF • Export pages as PNG images • Customize fonts, ink, and paper independently • Natural handwriting variation for a more realistic appearance Your documents are processed on your device. Handwriting Studio does not require an account to create handwritten documents.

Screenshots

Bitly4 screens
Handwriting Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bitly at none against Handwriting Studio's 1. Bitly also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Handwriting Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Bitly asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Bitly versus Handwriting Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBitlyHandwriting Studio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (171 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings171 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBitly, Inc.玉兰 雷

Bugs and requests

Bitly

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and inability to connect to server
  • Disappearing or non-updating link data
  • Crashes when trying to perform basic functions
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for multiple accounts
  • Improve UI and user experience
  • Expand analytics and reporting capabilities
  • Integrate with more social platforms

Handwriting Studio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Bitly

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Handwriting Studio

One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Bitly free?
Bitly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handwriting Studio free?
Handwriting Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bitly or Handwriting Studio have ads?
Neither Bitly nor Handwriting Studio shows ads.

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