Comparison

HandyWrite vs Simplify Notes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

HandyWrite

Features
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This is a note-taking app designed specifically for handwriting, focused on delivering a natural, smooth, and paper-like writing experience. Whether you’re taking class notes, recording meeting ideas, sketching concepts, or capturing daily thoughts, everything can be written down effortlessly. The app supports high-precision handwriting with ultra-low latency, accurately capturing stroke thickness and writing details. Write freely, draw, highlight key points, and organize your notes in a way that feels intuitive and natural. Key Features • Realistic Handwriting Experience — Paper-like writing feel with smooth and responsive strokes • Multiple Pen Tools — Fountain pen, pencil, highlighter, and more • Free-Form Canvas — Unlimited space for writing and drawing without layout restrictions • Smart Organization — Organize notes with notebooks and tags for quick access • Export & Share — Export notes as images or PDFs for easy sharing and storage Whether you’re a student, professional, or someone who enjoys handwritten notes, this app becomes your personal digital notebook— capturing every idea clearly and preserving every written moment.

About

Simplify Notes

Capture and organize handwritten notes, notebooks, and PDFs in one place. Create unlimited notebooks, draw naturally with Apple Pencil, and import PDFs to study, plan, or research. Reduce clutter and enhance focus with a calm, organized system.

Highlights
  • Unlimited notebooks
  • Natural handwriting and drawing
  • Apple Pencil support
  • PDF import and annotation
  • Folder organization
  • Add images and tags
  • Quick search and PDF export
Features
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CAPTURE EVERY IDEA. ORGANIZE EVERY SUBJECT. Simplify Notes brings handwritten notes, notebooks and PDFs together in one calm, organized place. Write naturally with Apple Pencil, create notebooks for every subject, organize your work into folders and keep important ideas easy to find. Whether you’re studying for an exam, attending a lecture or planning a personal project, everything stays clear and connected. BUILT FOR THE WAY YOU STUDY • Create unlimited notebooks • Write and draw naturally • Use Apple Pencil on iPad • Import and work with PDFs • Organize notebooks into folders • Add images to your notes • Mark important content with tags and favorites • Search and find notes quickly • Export your work as PDF • Choose from multiple paper formats • Keep courses, projects and ideas together LESS CLUTTER. MORE FOCUS. Simplify Notes helps you reduce the mental load of scattered files, loose pages and disconnected ideas. Give every course, subject or project its own place, so you can focus on learning instead of searching. PERFECT FOR • College and university students • Lecture and class notes • Exam preparation • Research and assignments • Engineering and MBA studies • Personal projects • Everyday ideas and planning No account required. No subscription. Just open the app and start writing. Your ideas deserve a place you’ll actually remember.

Screenshots

HandyWrite4 screens
Simplify Notes2 screens

Verdict

The call

HandyWrite and Simplify Notes 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.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
HandyWrite versus Simplify Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandyWriteSimplify Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer俊柯 吴Mario Guzman

In-app purchases

None

HandyWrite

No in-app purchases

None

Simplify Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HandyWrite free?
HandyWrite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Simplify Notes free?
Simplify Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HandyWrite or Simplify Notes have ads?
Both HandyWrite and Simplify Notes show ads.

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