Comparison

MyScript Notes vs StretchPaper

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

MyScript Notes

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
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Create stunning notes and professional documents effortlessly by hand, brainstorm ideas on an infinite canvas, and annotate PDFs seamlessly. Powered by the world's leading AI handwriting recognition technology, MyScript Notes offers a dynamic platform where handwriting, text, drawings, diagrams, and images seamlessly coexist on an expandable canvas. Enhance your note-taking experience with intuitive pen gestures, effortlessly converting handwriting and shapes into typed text and precise forms. MyScript Notes understands every word you write in your choice of 66 languages, and works on mobile platforms — so you can access and search your notes from any compatible device. Enjoy 4 powerful experiences in one app: • Create unlimited notebooks and fixed-size pages for your daily notes. • Take freeform notes on boards — the world's most advanced endless canvas. • Handwrite responsive documents, adding math calculations and diagrams. • Import existing files as PDFs, ready to annotate. Start with a 7-day free trial to get the full experience — then choose to upgrade to keep all features, or continue with a free limited version. ———————— DIGITAL HANDWRITING • Write¹, type or dictate in the same page, sentence or even word. • Accurately convert handwriting and math to typed text, and drawn diagrams to perfect shapes. Diagrams stay editable when pasted into PowerPoint! • Write emoji and symbols with your pen. • Highlight ideas live with a glowing laser pointer — no marks left behind. • Draw straight lines with the ruler — drag, rotate and snap it into place to draw at any angle. EDIT WITH YOUR PEN • Use intuitive gestures to edit and format content without breaking your flow. • Use the marker to highlight or color, the lasso to select, and the eraser to delete entire strokes or precisely defined content. WRITE, TYPE AND DRAW FREELY ON A BOARD • Enjoy an infinite canvas, ideal for brainstorming, mind mapping and freeform note-taking. • Pan around and zoom in or out for a fresh perspective. • Use the lasso to select, move, copy, delete or resize content — and to convert handwriting to typed text. SWITCH TO A DOCUMENT FOR A RESPONSIVE EXPERIENCE • Create and edit structured notes — your handwriting will automatically reflow as needed. • Make edits, adjust layout, rotate your device or split your screen without worrying about readability. ENRICH YOUR NOTES • Personalize content using a range of pen types and page backgrounds. • Add photos, sketches and smart objects like math and diagrams. • Handwrite math equations and matrices across several lines, solve simple calculations and copy math as LaTeX or image. ———————— MyScript Notes respects your privacy and never stores content on our servers without your explicit consent. For help or feature requests, create a ticket at https://myscri.pt/support Check out MyScript Notes' webpage for more information about cross-platform: https://www.myscript.com/notes ———————— ¹You can use any compatible active or passive pen, including Apple Pencil, to write in MyScript Notes. Check minimum and recommended requirements for MyScript Notes: https://myscri.pt/notes-devices

About

StretchPaper

Unleash your creativity on an expansive, virtually endless digital canvas. This app allows for detailed note-taking, intricate diagramming, and artistic expression without space constraints. Export your work in various formats, customize your tools, and enjoy a seamless drawing experience.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas
  • Note-taking
  • Diagramming
  • Artistic drawing
  • Export as images/PDFs
  • Vector manipulation
  • Custom pen definitions
Features
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Take notes and draw on an infinite* canvas! Stretchpaper is a new way to take notes, make diagrams, and show your artistic talent. With an infinite canvas, you'll never run out of room. Stretchpaper is both fun and useful! Export your drawings as images or mega-pdfs, manipulate vectors, define your own pens, and more. Works great on the iPad, but works best with the Apple Pencil and iPad Pro! * not actually infinite, but close enough!

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MyScript Notes at Free against StretchPaper's $2.99. MyScript Notes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (39K vs 64). StretchPaper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

MyScript Notes is free to download; StretchPaper costs $2.99 up front. MyScript Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. StretchPaper asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 64, 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 50% of StretchPaper's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, StretchPaper every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
MyScript Notes versus StretchPaper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyScript NotesStretchPaper
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.7 (39K ratings) — better3.8 (64 ratings)
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings39K — better64
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyScriptInfinite State Machine Inc.

Customer experience

MyScript Notes

All ratings38,634 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews2,193 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative21.5%

StretchPaper

All ratings64 ratings
Positive67.2%
Neutral7.8%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral15.3%
Negative34.7%

User reviews

MyScript Notes

From 39K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

StretchPaper

From 64 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Infinite canvas/zoom
  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 💡 Good for mind maps/brainstorming
  • 💡 Useful for Apple Pencil
  • 💡 Great for freehand flowcharts

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Lost work/data loss
  • 🐛 Poor palm rejection
  • 🐛 Finger drawing issues
  • 🐛 Export/share crashes

Bugs and requests

MyScript Notes

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • 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

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Add support for dark mode and night-friendly themes

StretchPaper

Reported bugs

24 issues
  • Crashes and lost all work
  • App crashes when trying to share/export
  • Paste function not working
  • Undo doesn't go back far enough
  • Delete then undo bug
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  • Palm rejection issues
  • Finger drawing interferes with pen
  • Content disappears
  • Strokes disappearing
  • Grid is hard to see
  • App crashes without saving
  • Force closes when sharing to PDF
  • Glitchy export
  • App shuts down and glitches appear
  • Marks moving after undo/redo or app reopen
  • Notes shift slightly after reopening
  • Cannot load bigger workspaces
  • Takes forever to load smaller workspaces
  • Developer not responding to support requests
  • Export/share brings up nsurl error
  • Lines jump on screen
  • Color selection buggy
  • Cannot inactivate finger writing
  • Canvas size limit

Requested features

22 requests
  • Add 2-finger tap to undo
  • Add 3-finger tap to redo
  • Disable finger drawing/touch input
  • Add ruler/scale feature
  • Add shape detection
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  • Add text layer/typed text
  • Add import vector image
  • Add folder system
  • Add cloud backup (iCloud/Dropbox)
  • Add copy/paste functionality for images/elements
  • Add layers
  • Add color palette
  • Add ability to rename files
  • Add straight edge tool
  • Add zoom lock feature
  • Add quick undo gesture
  • Add sync to iCloud
  • Add ability to resize canvas to initial state
  • Add Spline tools
  • Add standard type tool
  • Add export to other formats
  • Add more zoom levels

In-app purchases

9 purchases

MyScript Notes

Subscriptions2
  • MyScript Notes – Full Access$1.991 Month
  • MyScript Notes – Full Access$7.991 Year
One-time7
  • PDF Pack2 variants$4.99
  • Connect Pack$4.99
  • Essentials Pack$4.99
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  • Full version$9.99
  • Nebo Pro$9.99
  • Full version$14.99
  • MyScript Notes – Full Access$29.99
None

StretchPaper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyScript Notes free?
MyScript Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StretchPaper free?
StretchPaper costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or StretchPaper?
MyScript Notes is rated higher. MyScript Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while StretchPaper averages 3.8 from 64 ratings.
Do MyScript Notes or StretchPaper have ads?
Neither MyScript Notes nor StretchPaper shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyScript Notes or StretchPaper?
MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, and StretchPaper every 3 weeks. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on October 14, 2026 and StretchPaper on October 9, 2026.

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