Comparison

Handwrytten vs Dapple Authenticator

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

Dapple Authenticator

This app is a FIDO-compliant passkey manager that uses unique biometric methods to generate and secure your passkeys. It ensures you never lose access to your accounts without storing sensitive biometric data or syncing to the cloud. Enjoy cross-platform compatibility and enterprise management options.

Highlights
  • FIDO-compliant passkey management
  • Patent-pending biometric passkey generation
  • No cloud sync for passkeys
  • Biometric data not stored
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Enterprise management features
Features
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Dapple Authenticator is a FIDO-compliant passkey manager with the following features: * Uses patent-pending biometric methods to generate passkeys, ensuring that you never lose your passkeys. * Does not store biometric information or sync passkeys into the cloud. * Cross-platform compatibility * Enterprise management features

Screenshots

Handwrytten3 screens
Dapple Authenticator3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Dapple Authenticator at 5.0 against Handwrytten's 4.0. Dapple Authenticator also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Handwrytten's advantage is ratings volume (53 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dapple Authenticator 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handwrytten ships an update every 6 weeks, Dapple Authenticator monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Handwrytten versus Dapple Authenticator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandwryttenDapple Authenticator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (53 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHandwrytten Inc.Dapple Security Inc

Customer experience

Handwrytten

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

Dapple Authenticator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
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  • 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

Dapple Authenticator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Handwrytten

No in-app purchases

None

Dapple Authenticator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handwrytten free?
Handwrytten is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dapple Authenticator free?
Dapple Authenticator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Handwrytten or Dapple Authenticator?
Dapple Authenticator is rated higher. Handwrytten averages 4.0 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while Dapple Authenticator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Handwrytten or Dapple Authenticator have ads?
Neither Handwrytten nor Dapple Authenticator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handwrytten or Dapple Authenticator?
Handwrytten ships an update every 6 weeks, and Dapple Authenticator monthly. Most recently, Handwrytten was updated on October 8, 2026 and Dapple Authenticator on October 10, 2026.

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