# HandyNote vs Autopen

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Autopen at none against HandyNote's 4. Autopen also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). HandyNote's advantage is iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price 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. Autopen asks for nothing beyond the download.

HandyNote ships an update fortnightly, Autopen every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HandyNote | Autopen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autopen-transcripts-and-notes/id6786726725/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **2** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Chi Sing Lee](https://appshunter.io/developer/424067793) | [QUIET EYE ADVISORS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6785305409) |

## 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 |


### Autopen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/autopen-transcripts-and-notes/id6786726725)

This app transforms recorded meetings into speaker-attributed transcripts, clear notes, decisions, and action items. Review, edit, and organize your meeting content with customizable note styles and cross-device synchronization.

**Highlights:** Speaker-attributed transcripts, Editable notes and action items, Customizable note styles, Cross-device synchronization, Folder organization and search, Secure cloud processing

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HandyNote free?

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

### Is Autopen free?

Autopen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do HandyNote or Autopen have ads?

HandyNote shows ads; Autopen does not.

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

HandyNote ships an update fortnightly, and Autopen every 5 days. Most recently, HandyNote was updated on October 15, 2026 and Autopen on October 15, 2026.

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