Yuan vs PenFinger
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Yuan
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A note-taking app written with a smart stylus. 1. Connect to smart pen 2. Update smart pen writing track in real time 3. Play back writing 4. Smart sharing, print notes
PenFinger
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PenFinger lets you draw on your phone using just your finger. By tracking your fingertip with the camera, PenFinger transforms real-world hand movement into 2D drawings directly on your screen. Move your finger in the air and watch your strokes appear. Close your hand into a fist to pause drawing. Features β’ Real-time fingertip tracking, including when the lower palm is outside the frame β’ Eight ink colors with a palette of colored circles β’ Separate strokes that retain their original colors β’ One-tap clearing that keeps your selected color β’ Photos with your drawing, automatically saved to Photos when permission allows β’ A photo preview with sharing and save confirmation β’ On-device camera processing Privacy First Camera tracking and photo composition happen on your device. The developer does not receive your photos or drawings. Photos permission is used only to add captured images to your library. Sharing happens when you choose an action in the share sheet. Who is it for? β’ Creators and artists β’ Students and educators β’ Anyone who wants to experiment with gesture-based drawing β’ Curious minds exploring new ways to interact with technology No sign-up. No ads. Just draw.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Yuan at monthly against PenFinger's every 5 months. Yuan also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Yuan ships an update monthly, PenFinger every 5 months. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.
| Parameter | Yuan | PenFinger |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly β better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 18.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HAOU TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD | EMIRHAN SIMSEK |
In-app purchases
Yuan
No in-app purchases
PenFinger
No in-app purchases









