# MyScript Notes vs SCRIBZEE®

The clearest difference is rating: MyScript Notes at 4.7 against SCRIBZEE®'s 3.8. MyScript Notes also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 178) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). SCRIBZEE®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyScript Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SCRIBZEE® asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyScript Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Notes has 39K ratings behind it against 178, 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 54% of SCRIBZEE®'s.

MyScript Notes ships an update every 9 days, SCRIBZEE® monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScript Notes | SCRIBZEE® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-notes-ai-handwriting/id1119601770/reviews)** | [3.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribzee/id1192303022/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 178 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 53.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 266 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/446368119) | [Hamelin SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192303021) |

## 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


### SCRIBZEE®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribzee/id1192303022)

Securely access all your handwritten notes from any device, anytime. This app offers high-quality scans that are automatically enhanced for clarity and readability. Organize, share, and even convert notes to PDF for easy distribution.

**Highlights:** Secure cloud access for notes, High-quality automatic scanning, Cross-device synchronization, Note organization by subject/project, Share notes via social media/messaging, Convert notes to PDF, Revision progress tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Convenient digital note storage
- 🔍 Handwriting search functionality
- 🗂️ Organized folder structure
- 💻 Accessible across devices
- ✍️ Seamless scanning of handwritten notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🤖 Unreliable handwriting recognition
- 📁 Limited folder/organization options
- 🔄 Inconsistent syncing between devices
- 🔍 Ineffective search capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to open or get stuck on loading screen
- Issues with account creation and password reset
- Scanned notes not saving or disappearing
- Inconsistent behavior when scanning multiple pages
- Compatibility problems with certain device models

**Requested features**

- Add sub-folder support for better organization
- Improve handwriting recognition accuracy
- Implement a more user-friendly interface
- Allow scanning of non-proprietary notebooks
- Integrate with popular note-taking apps


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScript Notes free?

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

### Is SCRIBZEE® free?

SCRIBZEE® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or SCRIBZEE®?

MyScript Notes is rated higher. MyScript Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while SCRIBZEE® averages 3.8 from 178 ratings.

### Do MyScript Notes or SCRIBZEE® have ads?

Neither MyScript Notes nor SCRIBZEE® shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyScript Notes or SCRIBZEE®?

MyScript Notes ships an update every 9 days, and SCRIBZEE® monthly. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on September 25, 2026 and SCRIBZEE® on September 21, 2026.

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