PSLab vs HandyText
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
PSLab
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Pocket Science Lab (PSLab) comes with an array of instruments including Oscilloscope, Multimeter, Waveform Generator, Frequency Counter, Programmable Voltage, Current Source and many more. With instruments such as the Luxmeter and Barometer you can also do measurements directly using your phone sensors. Other instruments can use the PSLab Open Hardware extension that combines many devices in one. PSLab enables you to do science experiments without the need for programming. You can store and export the data and show it on a map. The app is created by the FOSSASIA community and developed entirely as Open Source ensuring privacy and long-term support.
HandyText
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HandyText transforms your handwritten notes into digital text with just a tap. Whether you're a student with pages of lecture notes, a professional capturing meeting notes, or anyone who prefers writing by hand, HandyText makes digitizing your handwriting effortless. Simple & Powerful: Snap a photo of your handwritten notes Watch as they transform into editable digital text Share instantly to any app or save for later No account creation or login required Why HandyText? FAST: Convert handwritten text in seconds ACCURATE: Advanced recognition technology identifies even challenging handwriting SHARE ANYWHERE: Send your converted text to email, messages, notes apps, social media, and more HISTORY: Access your last 4 scans for convenience PRIVACY-FOCUSED: Your notes stay on your device - no data stored in the cloud Perfect for students, professionals, researchers, journalists, and anyone who wants to bridge the gap between handwritten and digital notes. HandyText helps you stay organized and makes your handwritten content instantly usable in the digital world. Download now and experience the simplicity of turning handwriting into text with just a tap!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PSLab at 3 against HandyText's 1. PSLab also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | PSLab | HandyText |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | โ |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 โ better | 16.6 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | FOSSASIA | James Harding |
In-app purchases
PSLab
No in-app purchases
HandyText
No in-app purchases









