# Handwrytten vs DoMarks

The clearest difference is rating: DoMarks at 4.7 against Handwrytten's 4.0. Handwrytten's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DoMarks sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Handwrytten asks for nothing beyond the download.

DoMarks holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 69 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Handwrytten's written reviews are positive against 81% of DoMarks's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwrytten | DoMarks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwrytten/id885989175/reviews) | **[4.7 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domarks/id1518886084/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **69** |
| Positive reviews | 79.5% of reviews | **81.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 35 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.2 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Handwrytten Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769140246) | [Random Projects, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/911664686) |

## 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


### DoMarks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/domarks/id1518886084)

Transform your bookmarks into actionable to-do lists. Save, organize, and check off links for articles, videos, podcasts, and more. Syncs across devices and integrates with Siri for hands-free use.

**Highlights:** Save and organize links, Categorize links with actions, Tag for fine-tuned organization, Cross-platform iCloud sync, Share Extension for easy saving, Siri and Shortcuts integration, Home Screen widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DoMarks Premium (Monthly) | $2.99 | per month |
| DoMarks Premium (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| DoMarks Premium (Lifetime) | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and does one thing well
- 👍 Great for organizing links/bookmarks
- 🚀 Fast and responsive UI
- 💡 Useful for 'read later' or 'watch later'
- 👍 Easy to use and self-explanatory

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription/lifetime price
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for functionality
- 💰 Subscription model criticized
- 💰 Free version has strict limitations
- 💰 Pricing seen as exclusionary

**Reported bugs**

- App closes unexpectedly when saving links
- Premium features not accessible via Setapp subscription
- Unexpectedly stomps on clipboard

**Requested features**

- Dark mode icon
- Add reminder notifications
- Share links with others
- Include tags list in Safari extension
- Search function for keywords in titles


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwrytten free?

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

### Is DoMarks free?

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

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

DoMarks is rated higher. Handwrytten averages 4.0 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while DoMarks averages 4.7 from 69 ratings.

### Do Handwrytten or DoMarks have ads?

Neither Handwrytten nor DoMarks shows ads.

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

Handwrytten ships an update every 6 weeks, and DoMarks every 6 weeks. Most recently, Handwrytten was updated on October 29, 2026 and DoMarks on October 24, 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.*