# Boat 4DAT vs HandyNote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boat 4DAT at none against HandyNote's 4. Boat 4DAT also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HandyNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Boat 4DAT asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Boat 4DAT | HandyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Size | 5 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [4DAT LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649051364) | [Wimlog](https://appshunter.io/developer/424067793) |

## What reviewers say

### Boat 4DAT

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boat-4dat/id6762622274)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### HandyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handynote-canvas-transcribe/id6762900901)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 month subscription service | $1.99 | per month |
| 3 months subscription service | $5.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 year subscription service | $14.99 | per year |
| Canvas Wallpaper | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Boat 4DAT free?

Boat 4DAT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HandyNote free?

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

### Do Boat 4DAT or HandyNote have ads?

HandyNote shows ads; Boat 4DAT does not.

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