Locationote vs Handi
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Locationote
Capture thoughts and connect them to specific locations. Get reminded of important details when you arrive at a place. Organize your notes geographically with a map-first design and seamless syncing.
- Map-based note creation
- Location-based reminders
- Fast and responsive interface
- Powerful search and sorting
- iCloud synchronization
- Home screen widgets
- Offline functionality
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Remember the right thing at the right place. Locationote makes note-taking effortless by connecting your thoughts to the places that matter. Drop a note anywhere on the map, get reminded when you arrive, and never forget important details about the places you visit. WHAT MAKES LOCATIONOTE SPECIAL! Map-First Design See all your notes on a beautiful interactive map. Tap anywhere to create a note, or browse your thoughts geographically. Smart Location Reminders Get notified automatically when you arrive at places with notes. Perfect for "remember this when you're here" moments. Lightning Fast Rebuilt from the ground up for speed. Smooth animations, instant search, and a responsive interface that feels native. Powerful Search & Sorting Find notes instantly by searching titles, content, or addresses. Sort by distance, date, or alphabetically. Pin What Matters Keep important notes at the top, regardless of when you created them. Seamless iCloud Sync Your notes automatically sync across all your Apple devices. Start on iPhone, continue on iPad. Home Screen Widgets See nearby notes at a glance without opening the app. Available in multiple sizes. Privacy First Your notes live in your private iCloud account. No third-party servers, no ads, no tracking. Just your thoughts, safely stored. PERFECT FOR - Travel memories and recommendations - Location-specific reminders and to-dos - Restaurant and shop notes - Hiking trail observations - Real estate notes while house hunting - Business trip documentation - Garden planning and plant locations - Geocaching and treasure hunting BEAUTIFUL & INTUITIVE We've redesigned every pixel to feel natural and delightful. The interface gets out of your way so you can focus on capturing thoughts, not navigating menus. YOUR NOTES, YOUR WAY - Quick capture with current location - Manual location selection on the map - Automatic address lookup - Full offline functionality - Export and share individual notes Locationote respects your privacy and your time. No account required—just sign in with iCloud and start creating notes.
Handi
This app serves as a central hub for amateur radio operators, enabling them to connect their transceivers to mobile devices. It facilitates radio programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications.
- Radio channel management
- APRS messaging
- Winlink email
- Packet terminal
- Interactive map
- File exchange
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HTCommander is a comprehensive companion for amateur radio operators using EchoLink or supported Bluetooth-enabled transceivers. Connect your radio to your iPhone or iPad and manage programming, messaging, mapping, and packet-radio communications from one application. KEY FEATURES - Configure, organize, import, and export radio channels - Send and receive APRS messages - Inspect packet details and select APRS routing paths - Request weather reports and use supported APRS services - Display APRS stations and position reports on an interactive map - Compose, send, and receive Winlink email with attachments - Communicate through the packet terminal - Operate a built-in bulletin board system - Capture and decode received packets - Manage APRS, Winlink, and terminal contacts - Use supported radio GPS information - Exchange files over compatible packet-radio links SUPPORTED RADIOS HTCommander supports selected models from BTECH, Radioddity, Vero, and Radtel, including the UV-Pro, UV-50Pro, GA-5WB, DB50-B Mini, VR-N75, VR-N76, VR-N7500, VR-N7600, and RT-660. An amateur radio license is required to transmit. Operators are responsible for following local regulations, band plans, and licensing requirements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Handi at 5.0 against Locationote's 3.5. Handi also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 66 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. Locationote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Handi asks for nothing beyond the download.
Handi holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.
Locationote ships an update every 66 months, Handi every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Locationote | Handi |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 66 months | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Jonsen | Ylian Saint-Hilaire |
Customer experience
Locationote
Handi
In-app purchases
Locationote
- Locationote Pro$9.99
Handi
No in-app purchases









