# Handwriting Scan vs EchoNote

The clearest difference is update cadence: Handwriting Scan at every 3 days against EchoNote's every 9 days. EchoNote's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Handwriting Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and EchoNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Handwriting Scan ships an update every 3 days, EchoNote every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwriting Scan | EchoNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-scan-writescan/id6751835580/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Kodai Hiradate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475852802) | [koichi shimada](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895743581) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### EchoNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/echonote/id6764349230)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EchoNote Premium 月額 | $3.99 | per month |
| EchoNote Premium 年額 | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwriting Scan free?

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

### Is EchoNote free?

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

### Do Handwriting Scan or EchoNote have ads?

Neither Handwriting Scan nor EchoNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handwriting Scan or EchoNote?

Handwriting Scan ships an update every 3 days, and EchoNote every 9 days. Most recently, Handwriting Scan was updated on October 30, 2026 and EchoNote on October 31, 2026.

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