# Handwrytten vs Walling

The clearest difference is rating: Walling at 4.7 against Handwrytten's 4.0. Walling also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (323 vs 53). Handwrytten's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (81% vs 63%). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Walling sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $59.99 per year. Handwrytten asks for nothing beyond the download.

Walling holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Walling has 323 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Handwrytten's written reviews are positive against 63% of Walling's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Handwrytten ships an update monthly, Walling every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwrytten | Walling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwrytten/id885989175/reviews) | **[4.7 (323 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walling/id1530030207/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 53 | **323** |
| Positive reviews | **80.6% of reviews** | 63.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 22 MB | 69 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Handwrytten Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1769140246) | [Walling Software Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1530030209) |

## 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


### Walling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/walling/id1530030207)

Capture and organize all your daily ideas, notes, and discoveries in one visual space. Save anything from text and links to images and files, and easily find them later with powerful search and pinning features.

**Highlights:** Capture notes, links, images, files, Organize with visual boards, Pin important ideas, Instant search functionality, Dark mode support, Save online and offline discoveries

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Walling Yearly Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Visually appealing and intuitive
- 👍 Flexible and customizable
- 💡 Unique concept of bricks and walls
- 👍 Great for visual learners and creatives
- 🚀 Simplifies project management and organization

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and stability issues
- 🔒 Automatic renewal concerns
- 👎 Limited functionality on mobile
- 👎 Lack of integration with other apps
- 👎 Inconsistent formatting between desktop and mobile

**Reported bugs**

- Login and authentication problems
- Disappearing or jumbled list items
- Slow loading and crashes on certain devices
- Inability to edit folder/section titles

**Requested features**

- Ability to copy/move content in bulk
- Support for Apple Pencil and handwriting
- Improved search and filtering capabilities
- Integration with calendars and task management
- Expanded template and customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwrytten free?

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

### Is Walling free?

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

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

Walling is rated higher. Handwrytten averages 4.0 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Walling averages 4.7 from 323 ratings.

### Do Handwrytten or Walling have ads?

Neither Handwrytten nor Walling shows ads.

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

Handwrytten ships an update monthly, and Walling every 6 days. Most recently, Handwrytten was updated on September 19, 2026 and Walling on September 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.*