# MyScript Notes vs Corkulous

The clearest difference is monetization model: MyScript Notes at free with in-app purchases against Corkulous's subscription. MyScript Notes also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). Corkulous's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyScript Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Corkulous sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyScript Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Notes has 39K ratings behind it against 950, 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 61% of Corkulous's.

MyScript Notes ships an update every 9 days, Corkulous every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScript Notes | Corkulous |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-notes-ai-handwriting/id1119601770/reviews)** | [4.4 (950 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corkulous-your-ideas/id1155543746/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 950 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 60.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 266 MB | 128 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/446368119) | [Corked Labs, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155543745) |

## 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


### Corkulous

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/corkulous-your-ideas/id1155543746)

Organize and share your ideas naturally on digital corkboards. Collect notes, photos, links, and tasks, then visually connect them. Supports multiple boards, sketching, and cloud syncing for seamless idea management across devices.

**Highlights:** Digital corkboards for idea collection, Support for notes, photos, links, and tasks, Visual connections and grouping of ideas, Sketch tools with gesture support, iCloud and Dropbox syncing, Export and share in multiple formats, Nested boards and templates

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Corkulous Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Corkulous Yearly | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app
- 🚀 Great tool for ideas development
- 👍 Brilliant concept
- 👍 Superb and powerful
- 👍 Naturally smart

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Great but has issues
- 🐛 Useless file sharing
- 🐛 Unreliable autosaving
- 🐛 Lacks Windows integration
- 🐛 Small board kinda glitchy

**Reported bugs**

- Boards not opening
- Boards not syncing across devices
- Text disappearing from sticky notes
- Frequent crashes
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Allow drawing directly on board
- Increase canvas size
- Add ability to change default font
- Improve syncing and file sharing
- Add desktop version


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScript Notes free?

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

### Is Corkulous free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or Corkulous?

MyScript Notes is rated higher. MyScript Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Corkulous averages 4.4 from 950 ratings.

### Do MyScript Notes or Corkulous have ads?

Neither MyScript Notes nor Corkulous shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyScript Notes or Corkulous?

MyScript Notes ships an update every 9 days, and Corkulous every 3 months. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on September 30, 2026 and Corkulous on September 19, 2026.

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