# MyScript Notes vs Assistant

The clearest difference is rating: MyScript Notes at 4.7 against Assistant's 4.0. MyScript Notes also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 1). Assistant's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (4 vs 2). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

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

MyScript Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Notes has 39K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, Assistant every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScript Notes | Assistant |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-notes-ai-handwriting/id1119601770/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assistant/id1253297671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 266 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [MyScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/446368119) | [Gerardo Fernandez Alonzo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039418753) |

## 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


### Assistant

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assistant/id1253297671)

Manage your medical practice efficiently with this app. Track patients, control appointments, manage billing, and store medical records securely on your iOS device.

**Highlights:** Patient contact information registration, Medical history and surgical interventions, Treatment control and informed consent, Appointment scheduling and notifications, Payment and outstanding balance tracking, Medical team and clinic management

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScript Notes free?

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

### Is Assistant free?

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

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

MyScript Notes is rated higher. MyScript Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Assistant averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MyScript Notes or Assistant have ads?

Neither MyScript Notes nor Assistant shows ads.

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

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, and Assistant every 3 months. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on November 12, 2026 and Assistant on November 2, 2026.

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