Comparison

PDF Tools vs Handwrite

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

Head to head
About

PDF Tools

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12 PDF tools. One app. No ads. No tracking. 100% offline. Merge, split, compress, rotate, watermark, lock, extract, reorder, add page numbers, convert images to PDF, export to JPG and more. Your files never leave your device. Try all tools free with 10 operations included. FREE TOOLS - Merge PDF - combine multiple files, drag and drop to reorder - Split PDF - break into individual page files - Compress PDF - reduce file size for email, 3 levels - Delete Pages - remove pages with full thumbnail preview - Image to PDF - convert JPG, PNG, HEIC photos to PDF - Rotate Pages - rotate selected pages 90, 180 or 270 degrees PRO TOOLS - PDF to Images - export pages as JPG or PNG - Lock / Unlock PDF - add or remove password protection - Reorder Pages - drag and drop thumbnails into any order - Watermark - text or image overlay, custom position and opacity - Add Page Numbers - 6 positions, multiple formats - Extract Pages - pull specific pages into a new PDF WHY CHOOSE PDF TOOLS? - 100% Offline - no internet, no cloud, no uploads - Zero Ads - no banners, no popups, ever - No Account - no signup, no login, no email - No Tracking - no analytics, no data collection - Page Preview - see every page before you act - Lightweight - under 15 MB - iPhone and iPad with optimized layouts PRICING Start free with 10 operations. Unlock unlimited access with Weekly, Monthly, Yearly or Lifetime plan. Pay once option available. Made with care by Verity Tools, Switzerland. Terms of Use (EULA): https://news970.github.io/pdftools/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://news970.github.io/pdftools/privacy.html Privacy Label: Data Not Collected.

About

Handwrite

Features
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Turn any typed, pasted, or scanned text into realistic handwriting on real notebook paper โ€” then export a print-ready PDF or share it in a tap. Write thank-you notes, letters, journal pages, homework, and cards that look truly handwritten, without picking up a pen. FEATURES - Type, paste, or scan text (on-device OCR โ€” your text never leaves your iPhone) - Realistic handwriting with natural variation, so no two letters look identical - Multiple handwriting styles: neat, casual, cursive, and messy - Ink colors: blue, black, red, and pencil - Real paper templates: college-ruled, wide-ruled, grid, dotted, Cornell, legal pad, blank, and music staff - Paper sizes A3, A4, A5, A6, Letter, Legal, Tabloid, and more - Fine-tune size, line spacing, margins, and realism - Export a crisp, print-ready PDF or share instantly - Fully on-device and private Type it. We handwrite it. Terms of Use (EULA): https://handwrite-privacy.web.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://handwrite-privacy.web.app/privacy

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Handwrite at 3 against PDF Tools's โ€”. On price, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Tools sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per 7 days and Handwrite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.00 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 5 level
PDF Tools versus Handwrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF ToolsHandwrite
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
Adsโ€”No
In-app purchasesYesYes
Devicesโ€”iPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS16.615.5 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB180 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperOleg SazonovAsadbek Alisherovich

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PDF Tools

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$1.497 Days
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$24.99
3 purchases

Handwrite

Subscriptions2
  • Handwrite Pro$1.007 Days
  • Handwrite Pro Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Handwrite PRO Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is PDF Tools free?
PDF Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Handwrite free?
Handwrite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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