Comparison

Handwriting Keyboard vs TCI Bitacora

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

Head to head
About

Handwriting Keyboard

Write directly in your apps using your finger or Apple Pencil. This keyboard works offline and prioritizes your privacy, as no data is transmitted or collected. Supports U.S. English and Japanese handwriting recognition.

Highlights
  • Handwrite in any app
  • Offline recognition
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Privacy-focused (no data collection)
  • U.S. English and Japanese support
  • Multiple writing layouts
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Write by hand. Type in your apps. Handwriting Keyboard lets you enter text with your finger or Apple Pencil in apps such as Messages, Mail, Safari, and Notes. Recognition runs entirely on your device, so the keyboard works offline. Full Access is not required. Your input is not transmitted, and the app does not collect data. IMPORTANT — SUPPORTED LANGUAGES Handwriting recognition supports U.S. English and Japanese only. Other languages, including British English, are not supported. HOW TO GET STARTED 1. Open the Handwriting Keyboard app and tap “Open Settings.” 2. Tap “Keyboards,” then enable English (US), Japanese, or both. Full Access is not required. 3. In a text field, touch and hold the keyboard switch key, then select Handwriting. When entering a password, iOS automatically switches to the system keyboard. If text is duplicated or does not appear correctly in an app with a custom text field, turn off Inline Input in Handwriting Keyboard settings. FEATURES • Three writing layouts: Free, Rows, and Boxes • U.S. English handwriting recognition • Japanese handwriting recognition with hiragana-to-kanji conversion • Write with your finger or Apple Pencil • Palm rejection when using Apple Pencil • Works entirely offline • No Full Access required • Scribble over part of your handwriting to erase it • Strike through handwriting to erase it together • Drag recognition candidates together to combine them • Adjustable auto-enter delay • Three writing-area sizes • Customizable Return key position • Two-finger scrolling or cursor movement • Adjustable line width and background color • Text Replacement support • Dark Mode and floating keyboard support • Quick Notes home screen widget SUPPORTED RECOGNITION LANGUAGES • U.S. English • Japanese British English and all other languages are not supported. Deutsch wird nicht unterstützt. El español no es compatible. O português não é compatível. Svenska stöds inte. Le français n’est pas pris en charge. 한국어는 지원되지 않습니다. MyScript® is a trademark of MyScript.

About

TCI Bitacora

Features
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INTERFAZ AMIGABLE Esta aplicación permite reportar tus actividades durante el transcurso del día mediante una sencilla e intuitiva interfaz (UI) REPORTE SUS ACTIVIDADES Permite consultar las actividades que diste de alta en la plataforma y estas serán guardadas en tu agenda para posteriormente registrar tus reportes de cada una de ellas, ademas podrás incluir una fotografía en tus reportes. La aplicación esta diseñada para poder realizar reportes sin conexión a Internet, estos se almacenan en el dispositivo de manera temporal y una ves que se cuenta con conexión, se reportan las incidencias.

Screenshots

Handwriting Keyboard2 screens
TCI Bitacora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TCI Bitacora at Free against Handwriting Keyboard's $3.99. TCI Bitacora also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

TCI Bitacora is free to download; Handwriting Keyboard costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Handwriting Keyboard ships an update monthly, TCI Bitacora fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Handwriting Keyboard versus TCI Bitacora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHandwriting KeyboardTCI Bitacora
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (99 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews64.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings99 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCatalystwoArmando Montellano

In-app purchases

None

Handwriting Keyboard

No in-app purchases

None

TCI Bitacora

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Handwriting Keyboard free?
Handwriting Keyboard costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TCI Bitacora free?
TCI Bitacora is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Handwriting Keyboard or TCI Bitacora have ads?
Neither Handwriting Keyboard nor TCI Bitacora shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Handwriting Keyboard or TCI Bitacora?
Handwriting Keyboard ships an update monthly, and TCI Bitacora fortnightly. Most recently, Handwriting Keyboard was updated on November 11, 2026 and TCI Bitacora on November 8, 2026.

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