Handwriting Keyboard vs Zen Feed
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Handwriting Keyboard
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.
- Handwriting to text conversion
- Works in any app
- Offline functionality
- Apple Pencil support
- Customizable input settings
- Supports English and Japanese
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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.
Zen Feed
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Choose what you want to see. Are you tired of constantly following information recommended by social media? Zen Feed is a simple feed reader that lets you choose and organize the websites and information you actually want to follow. Add your favorite blogs, news sites, and other websites, then check their latest articles together in Zen Feed. Adding a site is simple. Just enter its URL and Zen Feed will automatically look for available feed information and register it. * The website must provide an RSS or Atom feed. * Some websites may not allow the app to detect their feed automatically. In that case, enter the RSS or Atom feed URL directly. 【Zen Feed Features】 ・Simple registration by entering a website URL ・Supports both RSS and Atom ・View the latest articles from multiple sites together ・Free version supports up to 10 registered sites ・Free version displays up to 10 latest articles ・Registration data is stored on your device ・No login or account registration required 【Premium Features】 ・Increase the site limit to up to 50 sites ・Increase article retrieval and storage to up to 50 articles per site ・Reorder registered sites ・Configure swipe actions ・Back up registration data ・Remove in-app ads 【Recommended for】 ・People who want to choose their own information sources instead of relying on social media recommendations ・People who want to check favorite blogs and news sites in one place ・People who find visiting multiple websites every day inconvenient ・People who want a simple RSS reader without unnecessary features ・People who prefer using an app without creating an account ・People who want to check information on their own schedule You do not need to master a long list of features. “Register your sites and check them when you want.” Zen Feed keeps your information gathering simple.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Zen Feed at Free against Handwriting Keyboard's $3.99. Handwriting Keyboard's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown).
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Zen Feed is free to download; Handwriting Keyboard costs $3.99 up front. Zen Feed sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Handwriting Keyboard asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Handwriting Keyboard | Zen Feed |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (96 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 96 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.6 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 58 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Catalystwo | Masakatsu Aida |
In-app purchases
Handwriting Keyboard
No in-app purchases
Zen Feed
- Premium Features$29.99
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