# MyScript Notes vs Sticky Notes + Widget Memo

The clearest difference is rating: MyScript Notes at 4.7 against Sticky Notes + Widget Memo's 2.9. MyScript Notes also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 69) and review sentiment (66% vs 48%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyScript Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Sticky Notes + Widget Memo sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyScript Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Notes has 39K ratings behind it against 69, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of MyScript Notes's written reviews are positive against 48% of Sticky Notes + Widget Memo's.

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, Sticky Notes + Widget Memo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScript Notes | Sticky Notes + Widget Memo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-notes-ai-handwriting/id1119601770/reviews)** | [2.9 (69 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-plus-widget-memo/id1140487495/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 69 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 47.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/446368119) | [Alina Vetrov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1140487494) |

## What reviewers say

### MyScript Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-notes-ai-handwriting/id1119601770)

Transform handwritten notes into editable text with advanced AI. Brainstorm on an infinite canvas, annotate PDFs, and create structured documents. Supports 66 languages and works across devices.

**Highlights:** AI handwriting recognition, Infinite canvas for brainstorming, PDF annotation, Handwriting to typed text conversion, Math equation recognition, Multi-language support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MyScript Notes – Full Access | $1.99 | per month |
| MyScript Notes – Full Access | $7.99 | per year |
| PDF Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Connect Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Essentials Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $9.99 | one-time |
| Nebo Pro | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $14.99 | one-time |
| MyScript Notes – Full Access | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent handwriting recognition
- 👍 Intuitive and responsive interface
- 💡 Useful gestures and shortcuts
- 🚀 Fast conversion of handwriting to text
- 👍 Ability to organize notes in notebooks and collections

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Issues with syncing and data loss
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior with formatting and editing
- 💡 Lack of keyboard support and text editing features
- 💡 Limited customization options for paper styles and fonts

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing large documents
- Handwriting recognition fails for certain symbols and abbreviations
- Formatting issues when converting handwritten notes to text
- Sync issues leading to data loss across devices
- Inability to move or rearrange pages within notebooks

**Requested features**

- Add support for keyboard input and text editing
- Improve syncing and backup functionality
- Introduce more customization options for paper styles and fonts
- Enhance diagram and equation handling capabilities
- Implement better collaboration and sharing features


### Sticky Notes + Widget Memo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sticky-notes-plus-widget-memo/id1140487495)

Organize your thoughts with customizable stickies and widgets.  Create typed or handwritten notes, organize them with colored folders, and set reminders. Sync across devices and protect your data with password locks.

**Highlights:** Customizable home screen widgets, Colored folders and sub-folders, Handwritten and typed notes, Note sharing, Password protection, iCloud sync and backup, Customizable backgrounds and icons

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| School Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Outdoors Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pen Tool Extension | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fonts Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Creepy Theme Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| iCloud Sync | $2.99 | one-time |
| Sticky Notes Pro | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Helpful for organization
- 🚀 Convenient widget
- 🚀 Variety of note styles
- 👍 Simple and intuitive

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Sync issues
- 💰 Paid features required
- 🐛 Handwriting recognition problems
- 🐛 Notes disappearing
- 🐛 Laggy performance

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not loading properly
- Handwriting not registering correctly
- Notes not saving or syncing
- Overlapping text and drawings

**Requested features**

- Add reminders and calendar integration
- Allow more customization of notes (fonts, colors, layouts)
- Improve widget functionality and customization
- Add ability to insert images and files
- Implement better organization tools (folders, tags, etc.)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScript Notes free?

MyScript Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sticky Notes + Widget Memo free?

Sticky Notes + Widget Memo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or Sticky Notes + Widget Memo?

MyScript Notes is rated higher. MyScript Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Sticky Notes + Widget Memo averages 2.9 from 69 ratings.

### Do MyScript Notes or Sticky Notes + Widget Memo have ads?

Neither MyScript Notes nor Sticky Notes + Widget Memo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyScript Notes or Sticky Notes + Widget Memo?

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, and Sticky Notes + Widget Memo every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on October 14, 2026 and Sticky Notes + Widget Memo on October 8, 2026.

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