Outline vs Hand
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Outline
Organize your notes, projects, and knowledge with a structured approach. This app allows you to create, connect, and synchronize information across devices, supporting rich content and PDF annotation. It offers robust search and security features for efficient knowledge management.
- Rich text editor with images, links, and tables
- Hierarchical organization and tagging
- Apple Pencil handwriting and drawing support
- PDF annotation and file attachments
- Cross-device synchronization via cloud services
- MS OneNote integration
- Password protection and encryption
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Outline: Knowledge Organizer is a powerful tool for managing notes and projects. It's compatible with MS OneNote and made for those who value structure and order. Create, connect and synchronize notes of study, work or personal goals. TAKING NOTES Start with a simple step: take notes in a convenient editor. — Put a text in any place like in a paper notebook. — Move ideas across pages and sections. — Add text, images, lists, tables and even embedded links. — Visualize notes with tags and to-do lists. INFORMATION STRUCTURING — Sort notes out to sections, topics or projects. — Adjust tags to find what you need within seconds. — A simple hierarchical organization helps take even big data under control. APPLE PENCIL - HANDWRITING AND DRAWING SUPPORT — Handwrite notes with Apple Pencil — Sketch diagrams or annotate printouts — Combine handwriting with text, images, and tables CONVENIENT SEARCH An instant search enables you to find information even in thousands of notes. Use filters in order to find necessary data fast, and forget about what it’s like to get lost in information chaos. ANNOTATE PDFs To collect related documents in one place, add them as file attachments. PDF files can be inserted as printouts for annotation. This way Outline becomes a universal tool for storing and working with your data. DATA SYNCHRONIZATION All your notes are synchronized between devices as Outline is compatible with popular clouds such as Box, Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive, WebDAV, SharePoint or even your own one. Keep working from home, at the office or on the go — your data is always at your fingertips. INTEGRATION WITH MS ONENOTE — Work with OneNote files on Mac, iPad and iPhone. — Synchronization with OneDrive and SharePoint for collaborative work. SECURITY AND PRIVACY Your data is under reliable protection: — Data stored locally or in the cloud. — Password protection and encryption of sections. — Automatic locking for added security. Download Outline for free and make sure that it’s easy to structure and manage knowledge. Try it right now! STAY TUNED WITH OUTLINE Subscribe to: — Facebook: facebook.com/outlineapp — Twitter: twitter.com/outlineapp Text to support@outline.app for questions. Learn more at https://outline.app. By using this app, you agree to standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Hand
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【Hand-drawn】Hand-drawn is a high-performance, local-first digital drawing and gallery application built for creative work on your device. **Professional Drawing Tools** Access a full set of brushes, pens, and erasers designed for precise control. Adjust stroke weight, opacity, and color to suit your workflow. **Layer Management** Organize your artwork with a flexible layer system. Create, reorder, merge, and adjust layer visibility and opacity for detailed compositions. **Built-in Gallery** Browse and manage all your creations in one place. The gallery keeps your drawings organized and easy to access without relying on external apps. **Local-First Architecture** All data is stored on your device. The app operates without requiring a network connection, ensuring your work remains accessible at all times. **Privacy by Design** No account registration is required, and no personal data is collected or transmitted. Your drawings and creative process stay entirely on your device. Hand-drawn provides a focused, distraction-free environment for digital drawing with the tools and performance needed for both casual sketches and detailed illustrations. Premium Account Pricing and Terms $ 4.99/week* $ 39.99/year* *Prices shown are in U.S. dollars; actual charges may be converted to your local currency. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renewal is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, and the renewal cost will be provided. Subscriptions can be managed by the user. Turning off auto-renewal may be done by going to your account settings after purchase. Cancellation of the current subscription is not allowed during the active subscription period. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://suhanhui.xyz/shouhua/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Outline at 3 against Hand's 1. Hand's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Outline sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hand sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Outline | Hand |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (68 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 43.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 68 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 152 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gorillized | HONG KONG GANGSHENG TRADING CO. LIMITED |
Bugs and requests
Outline
Reported bugs
4 issues- Notebooks and sections randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Syncing issues causing data loss and incompatibility with OneNote
- Frequent crashes and freezes, especially when performing common tasks
- Inability to rename or reorder notebooks and sections
Requested features
5 requests- Add spell check and autocorrect functionality
- Improve syncing reliability and stability
- Introduce more formatting options and customization
- Implement better search and organization tools
- Add support for drawing, handwriting, and equations
Hand
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Outline
- Outline Standard (Monthly)$4.991 Month
- Outline Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
- Outline Standard (Yearly)$49.991 Year
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- Outline Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
Hand
- Weekly Prime3 Days trial$4.997 Days
- Yearly Prime$39.991 Year









