WPS Brush is a handwriting and markup tool in documents on iOS; it includes 2 core tasks, with 2 available without membership and 0 membership-related items.
At a Glance
| Metric | Value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Core tasks | 2 | Matches the number of rows in the How-to Index |
| Available without membership | 2 | Matches the number of Free rows in the index |
| Membership-related items | 0 | Matches the number of membership-related rows in the index |
About This Feature
Overview
Brush lets you draw freely and add handwritten marks on a document page in WPS Office for iOS. It is suitable for annotation, highlighting, temporary handwritten notes, and similar touch-based review tasks.
Core tasks include:
- Start the Brush tool: open Tools and Brush, then choose note drawing, highlighting, strikethrough, underline, or signature.
- Change Brush options: open the palette button in the lower-left corner to switch pen styles, brush styles, hard or soft tips, colors, and smart shape recognition.
System Requirements
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Operating system | An iPhone or iPad running a currently supported iOS version |
| App version | It is recommended to use the latest version of WPS Office for iOS |
| Network | A network connection is not required for local brush markup, but it is needed for download, sign-in, or sync |
| Other | A touch screen is recommended for this feature, and you need to open a document before using it |
Download & Installation
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official download | WPS Office Free Download |
| Check after installation | Open WPS Office, enter a document, and confirm that Brush is available under Tools |
Source: WPS Download Center
Compare with Alternatives
| Dimension | WPS | Microsoft | Notion | Adobe | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capability Summary | Supports direct finger-based handwriting in documents on iOS, including note drawing, highlighting, strikethrough, underline, signature, and brush style adjustments. | Microsoft Office supports drawing and writing with ink by using pens, pencils, and highlighters on the Draw tab, with adjustable color and thickness. | Google Docs markups let users add handwritten annotations with a finger or stylus on Android, while iOS supports viewing, deleting, and hiding or showing markups. | Notion official documentation focuses on comments, mentions, highlights, and mobile editing tools, and does not describe freehand drawing directly inside documents. | Adobe Acrobat supports text boxes, sticky notes, shapes, freehand drawing, highlights, underlines, and strikethroughs for document markup. |
| Official Source | — | Draw and write with ink in Office | New ways to annotate Google Docs | Intro to writing & editing | How to annotate and markup PDFs |
Advantage: WPS provides a direct handwriting entry point inside iOS documents and combines common markup actions such as highlight, strikethrough, underline, and signature in one tool.
Overall Conclusion
If you want to add handwritten marks directly in a document on iOS, WPS offers a workflow that fits touch-based review well. Microsoft and Adobe provide broad markup toolsets, Google Docs separates creation and viewing behavior by platform, and Notion is more focused on comments and collaborative editing.
Use Cases
| No. | Scenario | Suitable For | Main Need | Recommended Approach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mark key points while reading | Students and trainees | Quickly circle or mark important content | Use highlight or underline in Brush |
| 2 | Add handwritten review notes to a draft | Editors, teachers, and team members | Typed comments may feel less direct | Use note drawing to write directly on the page |
| 3 | Mark content that should be removed | Reviewers and proofreaders | Show deletions clearly | Use the strikethrough option |
| 4 | Add a signature on mobile | Users confirming a document | Signing should stay in the same tool flow | Choose the signature option in Brush |
| 5 | Draw simple shapes for explanation | Meeting note takers and project members | Hand-drawn shapes may look uneven | Turn on smart shape recognition and pause after drawing |
Membership & Benefits
Free vs WPS Premium
Brush on iOS is available without a membership requirement. If you also need broader premium features such as advanced PDF tools, extra cloud storage, or other value-added services, you can review the current plan details on the WPS pricing page.
| Capability | Free Users | WPS Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Use Brush in documents on iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Basic handwriting markup and color adjustment | Yes | Yes |
| Other advanced value-added features | Depends on the feature | More benefits may be included depending on the plan |
Source: WPS Office pricing page
Recommendations
| Usage Scenario | Recommended Plan | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Daily reading, simple markup, and occasional signatures | Free | Brush itself is available directly and fits light markup needs |
| Users who also need broader premium tools and services | WPS Premium | Suitable if you want more advanced tools in one subscription |
How to Subscribe
- WPS membership center: Subscribe now
Source: WPS Office pricing page