# Handwrytten vs NorthsideKC

The clearest difference is rating: NorthsideKC at 5.0 against Handwrytten's 4.0. NorthsideKC also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Handwrytten's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (53 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

NorthsideKC holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handwrytten has 53 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Handwrytten ships an update every 6 weeks, NorthsideKC every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwrytten | NorthsideKC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwrytten/id885989175/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northsidekc/id1123087128/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **53** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 weeks** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 34 MB | 64 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Handwrytten Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769140246) | [CHRISTIAN NORTHSIDE CHURCH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438787226) |

## What reviewers say

### Handwrytten

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwrytten/id885989175)

Send personalized, handwritten notes and cards with your own message and an optional gift card. The service uses robotic machines to write your message in realistic handwriting, address the envelope, and mail it with a real stamp. It's a convenient way to send thoughtful messages for any occasion.

**Highlights:** Real pen and ink handwriting, Optional gift cards, Variety of card designs, Robotic writing machines, Mail service with real stamps, Custom stationery design

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Personal touch
- ✍️ Realistic handwriting
- 🚀 Efficient and convenient
- 💯 Great for business
- 💰 Affordable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes
- 🐛 Account creation errors
- 🐛 Unsaved drafts
- 🐛 Address input issues
- 🐛 Limited card selection

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to proceed after typing message
- App closes without saving message
- Cannot create a new account
- Error message when trying to create an account
- App crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Larger library of gifts (specifically books)
- Ability to write message in the book
- Bigger library of gifts
- More book options
- Ability to write message in the book


### NorthsideKC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/northsidekc/id1123087128)

Connect with your church community through this app. Access event schedules, discussion prompts for small groups, and submit prayer requests. It also allows you to digitally fill out connection cards.

**Highlights:** Upcoming events calendar, Home group discussion questions, Prayer request submission, Digital connection card, Community updates

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwrytten free?

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

### Is NorthsideKC free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Handwrytten or NorthsideKC?

NorthsideKC is rated higher. Handwrytten averages 4.0 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while NorthsideKC averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Handwrytten or NorthsideKC have ads?

Neither Handwrytten nor NorthsideKC shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handwrytten or NorthsideKC?

Handwrytten ships an update every 6 weeks, and NorthsideKC every 6 months. Most recently, Handwrytten was updated on October 22, 2026 and NorthsideKC on October 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*