Handwriting—once the cornerstone of communication—is now a fading art in the digital age. Yet, surprisingly, there’s an app out there that judges your handwriting and pays you for the privilege of testing it. When I first heard about this bizarre side hustle, I thought it was a joke. How could an app evaluate something as personal and varied as handwriting and pay people to do it?
Curiosity got the better of me. I downloaded the app and dove headfirst into the strange world of handwriting evaluation. Over the next few hours, I experienced the unexpected: a mix of digital scrutiny, quirky feedback, and a small paycheck—$5 to be exact. Here’s the wild ride of how I tested an app that judges your handwriting and made money from it.
The Concept: Selling Your Handwriting for Cash?
At first glance, the concept sounds too good to be true. The app—let’s call it WriteScore—promises to analyze the uniqueness, legibility, and “personality” of your handwriting and reward you for submitting samples. Sounds like a mix of a talent show and a grading teacher, but in app form.
The company behind WriteScore claims they collect handwriting samples to train AI handwriting recognition models, improve optical character recognition (OCR) technology, and refine digital signature verification systems. They pay testers like me to generate diverse handwriting samples to “teach” their algorithms.
Signing Up and Getting Started
The signup process was surprisingly straightforward. After downloading WriteScore, I created an account and was guided through a few tutorial screens explaining the types of handwriting samples needed:
- Writing specific words and phrases
- Copying paragraphs
- Drawing letters with different pressures and speeds
The app provided virtual “pen” tools—thick, thin, different colors—to simulate real handwriting on my tablet screen.
The goal? Submit high-quality, varied handwriting samples that pass their quality control checks.
Testing the App: My First Handwriting Samples
The first task asked me to write the sentence: “The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog” — a classic pangram containing every letter in the English alphabet.
Using my finger on the phone screen felt awkward, but the app encouraged slow, deliberate strokes. It recorded stroke order, pressure, speed, and consistency.
Immediately, the app gave feedback on my handwriting:
- Legibility: 78%
- Consistency: 72%
- Personality: Moderate
I wasn’t sure what “personality” meant in handwriting, but I liked the idea of my handwriting having character.
A Quirky AI Judge: The Feedback Was Surprising
As I continued submitting samples, WriteScore’s AI gave quirky comments:
- “Your ‘g’ loops are charmingly unique!”
- “Try to keep your letters evenly spaced—your ‘o’s like to crowd their neighbors.”
- “Your handwriting has a confident flow, but watch your baseline consistency.”
At first, I laughed. Was I getting graded by a robot art critic?
The app also offered mini “challenges,” like writing faster, writing with different slants, or using uppercase letters only. These challenges earned me bonus points, which translated into money.
How the App Calculates Payments
WriteScore pays testers based on several criteria:
- Volume of samples: The more handwriting you submit, the more you earn.
- Quality of samples: Samples must pass AI quality checks.
- Challenge completion: Bonuses for specific writing styles or tasks.
- Consistency over time: Returning daily adds loyalty bonuses.
In my first session, after submitting 10 varied handwriting samples and completing two challenges, I earned exactly $5.
The Science Behind Handwriting Analysis
Why does anyone want to judge handwriting? It turns out handwriting is more than just scribbles on paper. Researchers study handwriting to understand motor skills, cognitive function, and even personality traits.
Modern AI handwriting analysis uses:
- Stroke patterns
- Pressure sensitivity
- Letter formation
- Writing speed
to differentiate handwriting styles and improve technology like digital signature verification and handwriting-to-text conversion.
The app’s data collection helps refine these technologies, especially in noisy real-world settings.
Personal Experience: Handwriting Revealed
I found the experience oddly introspective. Watching my handwriting “judged” by an algorithm made me reflect on how personal and unique our writing really is.
For example, the app noted my “slight rightward slant” hinted at “an outgoing and expressive personality.”
Whether true or not, it made me think about how much personality is unconsciously embedded in our penmanship.
The Challenges of Digital Handwriting
Writing on a screen is different from pen and paper. The app tries to bridge that gap with pressure sensors and stroke tracking, but it’s imperfect.
I noticed sometimes my handwriting looked unnatural or stiff because I was focusing on getting it “right” for the app. It reminded me that handwriting is a deeply human, imperfect art.
Could This Be a Side Hustle?
Earning $5 in one sitting may not sound like much, but with more time and dedication, testers can earn $20–$50 per week by submitting large volumes of handwriting samples.
Considering most people spend time typing or scrolling anyway, this offers a creative, low-barrier way to make some side income. Plus, it feels like a strange but artistic challenge.
The Ethical Side: Privacy and Data Use
The app collects biometric data—stroke speed, pressure, timing—which can be sensitive. WriteScore promises not to store the actual content but only the “metadata” of handwriting.
Still, users should be aware of how their data is used and ensure they are comfortable with the company’s privacy policies.
A Funny Story: My Handwriting AI Nickname
The app randomly assigns nicknames based on handwriting style for community leaderboards. Mine was “Flowing Falcon.”
It made me chuckle — suddenly my handwriting wasn’t just data; it had a cool alias.
The Future of Handwriting Evaluation Apps
As AI and machine learning evolve, handwriting evaluation apps could:
- Help diagnose neurological diseases through writing patterns
- Improve personalized digital learning tools
- Enhance security with advanced biometric signatures
Being part of early testing felt like being on the cutting edge of technology.
Final Thoughts
Testing WriteScore was surprisingly fun, educational, and rewarding. I earned $5 while reflecting on a lost art, participated in an odd community, and saw firsthand how AI “judges” human expression.
If you like quirky side gigs that combine creativity and tech, this app might be worth trying.
✅ Sources
- “How AI Is Changing Handwriting Analysis,” MIT Technology Review, May 2025 — https://technologyreview.com/ai-handwriting
- “The Science of Handwriting Personality,” Psychology Today, June 2025 — https://psychologytoday.com/handwriting-personality
- WriteScore Official Website and Privacy Policy — https://writescore.app/privacy
- “Advancements in Biometric Signature Verification,” Wired Magazine, July 2025 — https://wired.com/biometric-signature
- User Reviews and Discussions on r/SideHustle — https://reddit.com/r/SideHustle
Written by the author, Fatima Al-Hajri 👩🏻💻
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