# Handwriting Keyboard vs Just Press Record

The clearest difference is rating: Just Press Record at 4.3 against Handwriting Keyboard's 4.0. Just Press Record also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 98) and chart position (#14 vs unranked). Handwriting Keyboard's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $6.99) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 18.6). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Handwriting Keyboard costs $3.99 and Just Press Record $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Just Press Record holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Just Press Record has 1.5K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 64% and 63% positive.

Handwriting Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, Just Press Record every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwriting Keyboard | Just Press Record |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.0 (98 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-keyboard/id926102392/reviews) | **[4.3 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-press-record/id1033342465/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 98 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | **63.8% of reviews** | 62.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#14** |
| Size | 77 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 18.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Catalystwo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1651079501) | [Open Planet Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/307887935) |

## What reviewers say

### Handwriting Keyboard

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwriting-keyboard/id926102392)

Effortlessly convert your handwritten notes into typed text across any application. This keyboard works offline, supports Apple Pencil, and offers customizable input settings for a seamless user experience.

**Highlights:** Handwriting to text conversion, Works in any app, Offline functionality, Apple Pencil support, Customizable input settings, Supports English and Japanese

**In-app purchases:** none


### Just Press Record

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-press-record/id1033342465)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Utilities, #110 Top Paid (US App Store)

Effortlessly capture audio moments with one-tap recording, automatic transcription, and seamless syncing across all your Apple devices. Edit audio and text, share easily, and organize your recordings with powerful search and organizational tools.

**Highlights:** One-tap recording, Automatic transcription, iCloud syncing, Audio and text editing, Hands-free Siri recording, Apple Watch app, Searchable transcripts

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
- 🚀 Convenient Apple Watch integration
- 👍 Useful transcription feature
- 👍 Good audio quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Transcription accuracy issues
- 🐛 Sync problems with Apple Watch recordings
- 🐛 Difficulty renaming/organizing recordings
- 🐛 Recordings stop when receiving notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Recordings disappearing or not syncing
- Transcription process freezing or failing

**Requested features**

- Option to edit transcriptions
- Ability to create custom folders/tags
- Discreet recording mode without visual indicators
- Background recording without interruptions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwriting Keyboard free?

Handwriting Keyboard costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Just Press Record free?

Just Press Record costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Handwriting Keyboard or Just Press Record?

Just Press Record is rated higher. Handwriting Keyboard averages 4.0 out of 5 from 98 ratings, while Just Press Record averages 4.3 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Handwriting Keyboard or Just Press Record have ads?

Neither Handwriting Keyboard nor Just Press Record shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Handwriting Keyboard or Just Press Record?

Handwriting Keyboard ships an update every 3 weeks, and Just Press Record every 5 weeks. Most recently, Handwriting Keyboard was updated on November 6, 2026 and Just Press Record on November 6, 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.*