# Gemini Notebook vs Handwriting Scan

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gemini Notebook at 65K against Handwriting Scan's 1. Gemini Notebook also leads on chart position (#47 vs unranked). Handwriting Scan's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gemini Notebook sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Handwriting Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Gemini Notebook against 5.0 for Handwriting Scan. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gemini Notebook has 65K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Gemini Notebook's written reviews are positive against 100% of Handwriting Scan's.

Gemini Notebook ships an update weekly, Handwriting Scan every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 15, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gemini Notebook | Handwriting Scan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (65K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-scan-writescan/id6751835580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#47** | — |
| Size | 216 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Google](https://appshunter.io/developer/281956209) | [Kodai Hiradate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475852802) |

## What reviewers say

### Gemini Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gemini-notebook/id6737527615)

**Currently charting:** #47 Top Free · Productivity, #107 Top Grossing · Productivity (US App Store)

Transform complex information into clear insights with this AI-powered notebook. Upload documents, websites, or videos to generate summaries, ask questions, and listen to audio overviews on the go. Ideal for students, professionals, and creators seeking efficient learning and productivity.

**Highlights:** Upload PDFs, websites, and videos, AI-powered summarization and insights, Ask questions about uploaded content, Podcast-style audio overviews, Offline access for audio, Background playback for audio

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $4.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (2 TB) | $9.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Pro (5 TB) | $19.99 | per month |
| Google AI Plus (400 GB) | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and accurate audio summaries
- 👍 Useful for learning and studying
- 🚀 Convenient mobile access
- 👍 Great for on-the-go use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Audio volume issues
- 🔍 Missing key features from web version
- 🔍 Lack of customization options
- 🔍 Inconsistent dark mode implementation

**Reported bugs**

- Audio coming through earpiece instead of speaker
- Interactive features not working properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to curate audio summaries
- Sync saved notes from web version
- Add mind maps, study guides, and other advanced features


### Handwriting Scan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-scan-writescan/id6751835580)

Digitize handwritten notes and paper memos, converting them into searchable text. Organize, review, and share your captured information easily. Extract to-do lists and sync them with your reminders.

**Highlights:** OCR for handwritten notes, Searchable text notes, Markdown export, iCloud support, Task extraction and management, Sync with Apple Reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro plan(monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro plan (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| 20-Scan Add-on Pack | $0.49 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gemini Notebook free?

Gemini Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Handwriting Scan free?

Handwriting Scan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Gemini Notebook or Handwriting Scan?

Handwriting Scan is rated higher. Gemini Notebook averages 4.9 out of 5 from 65K ratings, while Handwriting Scan averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Gemini Notebook or Handwriting Scan have ads?

Neither Gemini Notebook nor Handwriting Scan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gemini Notebook or Handwriting Scan?

Gemini Notebook ships an update weekly, and Handwriting Scan every 3 days. Most recently, Gemini Notebook was updated on November 15, 2026 and Handwriting Scan on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*