# HandNote vs Tendback

The clearest difference is device support: HandNote at 3 against Tendback's 1. HandNote also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HandNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and Tendback sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HandNote ships an update monthly, Tendback every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HandNote | Tendback |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Size | 72 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.5** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [skybringup](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841317670) | [孟奇 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895201807) |

## What reviewers say

### HandNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handnote-handwriting-ocr/id6760887216)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Lifetime Premium | $6.99 | one-time |


### Tendback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tendback/id6782829023)

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tendback Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Tendback Pro Yearly | $4.99 | per year |
| Tendback Pro Lifetime | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HandNote free?

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

### Is Tendback free?

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

### Do HandNote or Tendback have ads?

Neither HandNote nor Tendback shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HandNote or Tendback?

HandNote ships an update monthly, and Tendback every 5 weeks. Most recently, HandNote was updated on November 9, 2026 and Tendback on November 10, 2026.

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