Comparison

手書きノート vs PottLoood

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

Head to head
About

手書きノート

Features
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簡単に手書きメモをとりましょう! ・ペン色の選択は無限大! ・背景色、ペン太さ、方眼デザイン、方眼の大きさなどもカスタムできます ・画像を挿入できます ・自動保存でデータをなくすこともありません ・フォルダーを作成できます(フォルダーInフォルダーも可能です) ・Apple Pencilにも対応しています ・Undo,Redo機能も搭載! ・オフラインでサクサク動く /// 月額プラン /// ・広告非表示 ・自動で文字を認識してPDFで書き出し(ベータ版、横書きのみ)(iOS16以降) 利用規約:https://churiki-tenna.web.app/handWrite#termOfUse

About

PottLoood

A simple handwriting notebook app with extensive drawing tools, including pens, markers, and erasers with customizable colors and thickness. Add images, convert handwriting to text, and choose from various paper types. Share and back up your notes easily.

Highlights
  • Pen, marker, eraser tools
  • 190 color options and 100 thickness levels
  • Add images to notes
  • Handwritten text to text conversion
  • Multiple paper types and colors
  • Cloud sync and backup
  • Share notebooks
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PottLoood is a simple handwriting notebook application. The easy-to-understand design allows intuitive operation. Anyone can use it easily! ◆Drawing tools ・Pen, marker, eraser You can choose from 190 colors and 100 levels of thickness! Frequently used colors can be registered as favorite colors. Straight line mode is also available. ・Image You can add images from your device to the note! ・Text recognition and text (paid feature) You can convert handwritten text into text! Keyboard text input is also available! ・Paper types and colors The following 10 types of paper are available! - Blank - Ruled (thin/thick) - Cornell Note - Graph (small/big) - Kanji Practice - 4 Line Ruled - 10/12 Staves You can also choose from white or black paper! ◆Other features ・Share You can share your notebooks with other users! ・Backup (paid feature) - Sync with iCloud. - Data can be backed up to Google Drive. ◆We recommend using it this way ・You can use PottLoood for all your class notes. You don't have to carry your notebooks with you anymore. ・Organize ideas for work. It is perfect for those times when you just want to write down whatever comes to your mind. ・For a diary or hobby notebook. You can also quickly paste your favorite photos. ・You can practice your beautiful handwriting in the Kanji Practice Book, which is easy to keep up because you can do it anywhere! ◆Help and Inquiries Please refer to the "FAQ" in the app if you have any problems such as "I don't know how to use this app" or "There might be a bug." If the problem persists, please contact us using the "Contact Us" link in the app. If you have any questions that require a reply, please use Contact Us instead of Review. ◇ PottLoood Home Page ◇ https://pottloood.com/ ◇ Development company's homepage ◇ https://www.aevic.co.jp/

Screenshots

手書きノート4 screens
PottLoood4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: PottLoood at every 2 weeks against 手書きノート's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 手書きノート sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.49 per month and PottLoood sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

手書きノート ships an update every 5 months, PottLoood every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
手書きノート versus PottLoood: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter手書きノートPottLoood
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—36.4% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTenna ChurikiAEVIC CO., LTD.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

手書きノート

Subscriptions1
  • 月額プラン$1.491 Month
5 purchases

PottLoood

One-time5
  • OCR / Text2 variants$1.99
  • Backup$1.99
  • Release Celebration Pack$1.99
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  • Unlimited Notes$1.99
  • Complete Pack$4.99

Questions

Is 手書きノート free?
手書きノート is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PottLoood free?
PottLoood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 手書きノート or PottLoood have ads?
Neither 手書きノート nor PottLoood shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 手書きノート or PottLoood?
手書きノート ships an update every 5 months, and PottLoood every 2 weeks. Most recently, 手書きノート was updated on November 8, 2026 and PottLoood on November 4, 2026.

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