HandNote vs ClearCount.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
HandNote
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Turn a photo of one handwritten page into clear, editable text. HandNote helps you keep and use your notes without typing them again. โข Current recognition supports handwriting written with the Latin alphabet. โข Recognize text from one handwritten page for free. โข Edit, save, copy and share recognized text for free. โข Premium adds a structured outline with clear headings. โข Pull out key points, a summary and study cards with Premium. โข Export as PDF, Markdown or plain text with Premium. How it works: 1. Photograph one handwritten page or choose it from your photo library. 2. Review the recognized text and correct it where needed. 3. Save, copy or share it; use Premium to structure and export it. The app is free to download. Recognition, editing, saving, copying and sharing are available without upgrading. HandNote Premium only includes the structured outline, key points, summary, study cards and PDF, Markdown or plain-text export through an auto-renewing weekly subscription or a permanent purchase. Important: Handwriting recognition and AI-organized content may contain errors. Always check important information against the original page. Apple Standard Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://handnote.skybringup.com/privacy/
ClearCount.
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ClearCount. is the simplest way to track what matters to you โ habits, goals, tallies, streaks, anything you count. Built around gorgeous home screen widgets, ClearCount. lives right where you need it. No app-opening required. Just glance, tap, done. What makes ClearCount. different: Beautiful, customizable widgets โ always on your home screen Dead simple interface โ no learning curve, no clutter One-time purchase โ pay once, use forever. No subscriptions, ever. Go further with ClearCount. Premium: Unlock your full history and see exactly how you're progressing. Visual analytics show your streaks, trends, and best days โ so you can understand your habits, not just count them. Download once. Track forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: ClearCount. at daily against HandNote's monthly. HandNote's advantage is iOS requirement (15.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. HandNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and ClearCount. sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HandNote ships an update monthly, ClearCount. daily. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HandNote | ClearCount. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Daily โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod โ better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 71 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | skybringup | Jan Bjarne Butt |
In-app purchases
HandNote
- Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
- Lifetime Premium$6.99
ClearCount.
- ClearCount. Premium$2.99
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