Comparison

Handwrytten vs Conwrite

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Handwrytten

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
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Handwrytten allows you to send real cards and notes with your message written in pen and ink, and even include a gift card! Just select a quality card, type your message and then optionally add a gift card. Our robotic handwriting machines will then "wryte" your message in realistic handwriting on the card, address the envelope, insert the optional gift card and place it in the mail with a real stamp. Even better, it's even cheaper than running to the store yourself and buying a card, as our cards start at $3.25! With a great selection of thank you notes, birthday cards, congratulations cards and "just for fun" notes, you are sure to find a greeting card that meets your needs. Due to the high demand for thank you notes and birthday cards, we're adding new cards all the time. So check the app often for new card styles! Want to design your own stationery? Visit handwrytten.com to create it, and it will then be available in your app! Whether you like fancy handwriting, casual handwriting, or even messy handwriting, our robots can do it all and match the style that you're looking for. When you can't be there for a special moment, or to follow up with someone after an important meeting, nothing says you care like an old-fashioned handwritten note. Download it today to learn how you can get your first card free!

About

Conwrite

Transform typed text into your unique handwriting by training the app with your writing style. Personalize your generated text with editing tools and export your creations. Sync across devices for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Create custom handwriting fonts
  • Convert typed text to handwriting
  • Add multiple languages and emojis
  • Edit and annotate generated text
  • Save and export documents
  • Sync across devices
Features
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Conwrite turns typed text into your own handwriting. Write each letter once in your natural handwriting—after that, you can turn any text into handwriting that looks like you wrote it yourself. You can fully personalize the generated handwriting: erase parts, highlight sections, or add new content. It works just like writing on real paper. Ideal for turning AI-generated text into your own handwritten documents. Features • Create your own handwriting fonts • Convert any typed text into handwriting • Add multiple languages and custom characters (including emojis) • Edit freely: erase, highlight, annotate • Create, save, and export documents • Sync your handwriting and documents across all your devices Tip: Create your handwriting on iPad using Apple Pencil for the best results—and use it anywhere: iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Handwrytten3 screens
Conwrite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Handwrytten at none against Conwrite's 3. Handwrytten also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Conwrite's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). On price, ratings volume, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Conwrite sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Handwrytten asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Conwrite holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Handwrytten's written reviews are positive against 91% of Conwrite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handwrytten ships an update monthly, Conwrite every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Handwrytten versus Conwrite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandwryttenConwrite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (53 ratings)4.3 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings53 — better18
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHandwrytten Inc.Felix Haag

Customer experience

Handwrytten

All ratings53 ratings
Positive73.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative18.9%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive80.6%
Neutral6.9%
Negative12.5%

Conwrite

All ratings18 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Bugs and requests

Handwrytten

Reported bugs

31 issues
  • 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
Show 26 more
  • Does not save written messages
  • App crashes when trying to get return address and send to address
  • Cannot add recipient after selecting from contacts
  • Cards never delivered after being charged
  • Lost information after signing up
  • App closes without saving
  • Discount code disappears after billing error
  • Billing address issue
  • App crashes after typing message
  • App closes without saving
  • App crashes when trying to get return address and send to address
  • Cannot add recipient
  • Cards not delivered
  • Lost information
  • App crashes after typing message
  • App closes without saving
  • App crashes when trying to get return address and send to address
  • Cannot add recipient
  • Cards not delivered
  • Lost information
  • App crashes after typing message
  • App closes without saving
  • App crashes when trying to get return address and send to address
  • Cannot add recipient
  • Cards not delivered
  • Lost information

Requested features

40 requests
  • 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
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  • More variety in cards
  • More variety in gift cards
  • Partner with local wine and spirit and flower shops
  • Ability to add a photo
  • More words/higher character limit
  • More variety in cards
  • More variety in gift cards
  • Partner with local wine and spirit and flower shops
  • Add a photo in the top unused portion of the card
  • More customization options
  • Make every card customizable
  • Return address box and option to not include
  • Paper selection
  • Save draft of card
  • Save entered card
  • More card options
  • More customization options
  • Return address clarity and options
  • Paper selection
  • Save drafts
  • More card designs
  • More customization options
  • Return address options
  • Paper selection
  • More professional thank you cards/letters
  • Accept more payment methods (e.g., Apple Pay)
  • Upload spreadsheet for addresses
  • Save notes as 'in progress'
  • Add logo inside or outside card
  • More seasonal cards
  • More card choices
  • More customization options
  • Return address options
  • Paper selection
  • More professional thank you cards/letters

Conwrite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Handwrytten

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Conwrite

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual$22.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$44.99

Questions

Is Handwrytten free?
Handwrytten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Conwrite free?
Conwrite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Handwrytten or Conwrite?
Conwrite is rated higher. Handwrytten averages 4.0 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Conwrite averages 4.3 from 18 ratings.
Do Handwrytten or Conwrite have ads?
Neither Handwrytten nor Conwrite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handwrytten or Conwrite?
Handwrytten ships an update monthly, and Conwrite every 2 weeks. Most recently, Handwrytten was updated on September 19, 2026 and Conwrite on September 14, 2026.

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