# Handwriting Scan vs Note Scanner by Papercut

Handwriting Scan and Note Scanner by Papercut are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. Handwriting Scan sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Note Scanner by Papercut sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwriting Scan | Note Scanner by Papercut |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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 | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 71 MB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kodai Hiradate](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475852802) | [Saad Amin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820064079) |

## 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 |


### Note Scanner by Papercut

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-scanner-by-papercut/id6794625869)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Papercut Subscription Base | $9.99 | per month |
| Papercut Plus | $19.99 | per month |
| Papercut Pro | $34.99 | per month |
| 5 Reports | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10 Reports | $4.99 | one-time |
| 25 Reports | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwriting Scan free?

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

### Is Note Scanner by Papercut free?

Note Scanner by Papercut is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Handwriting Scan or Note Scanner by Papercut have ads?

Neither Handwriting Scan nor Note Scanner by Papercut shows ads.

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