# HandyNote vs InkBrook

The clearest difference is ads: InkBrook at none against HandyNote's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. HandyNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and InkBrook sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

HandyNote ships an update fortnightly, InkBrook every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | HandyNote | InkBrook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Size | 7 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Wimlog](https://appshunter.io/developer/424067793) | [Dalian Junjing Xiyu Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6784915710) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### InkBrook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkbrook/id6784915708)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 完整版 · 月 | $0.99 | per month |
| 完整版 · 年 | $4.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HandyNote free?

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

### Is InkBrook free?

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

### Do HandyNote or InkBrook have ads?

HandyNote shows ads; InkBrook does not.

### Which is updated more often, HandyNote or InkBrook?

HandyNote ships an update fortnightly, and InkBrook every 3 weeks. Most recently, HandyNote was updated on October 15, 2026 and InkBrook on October 16, 2026.

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