# HandWrite Pro Vector Notes

> Stylus notes & vector drawing. PDF markup, SVG import and export.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.thoster.handwrite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.thoster.handwrite)

## Overview

- **ID:** `net.thoster.handwrite`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Alstapp Note & Draw
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 1,475,024
- **Rating:** 3.62 / 5 (5,214 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.5.5
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-21
- **First published:** 2014-07-05
- **Publisher country:** DE
- **Size:** 18 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.thoster.handwrite)
- **Website:** [http://www.hand-write.com](http://www.hand-write.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hand-write.com/privacy.html](https://www.hand-write.com/privacy.html)

## Description

HandWrite Pro is a professional vector drawing and note-taking app developed in Germany, built for precision, performance, and privacy. It proudly adopts a privacy-first approach with no tracking and no required accounts, and is made in Europe.

Key features include PDF import, markup and export, a lossless vector engine with infinite canvas, stylus support (including Samsung S-Pen and Speed Pen mode), layers, folders and tags, and multiple export formats (PDF, JPG, PNG, SVG and more). Most features are free, with a one-time Premium add-on for enhanced export and features—no recurring fees.

## Rankings

- #54,396 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `net.thoster.handwrite.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

HandWrite Pro Note & Draw is praised for fast, easy handwritten note-taking and drawing, with auto-save and strong PDF markup via premium, including Drive-based collaboration. However, users report serious data-loss risks from save failures, UI issues where the navigation bar covers controls and undo/redo is inaccessible, and licensing/purchase restoration problems. Other recurring complaints include copy/paste limitations and occasional blank exports. Overall it's feature-rich and enjoyable for handwriting, but reliability, licensing stability, and UI consistency need work to earn consistently high ratings.

### Pros

- Fast, easy handwritten note-taking
- Auto-save helps prevent data loss
- Premium features enable PDF markup and Drive-based collaboration
- Great for on-the-go use and drawing
- Ad-free experience

### Cons

- Data loss due to save button failure and notes disappearing
- Bottom navigation bar overlays controls, hindering undo/redo
- Premium/license restoration and cross-device purchases fail
- Export/print sometimes exports blank or unusable PDFs
- Inability to copy/paste between apps

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/net.thoster.handwrite)