# MyScript Notes vs Spotxel® Reader

The clearest difference is rating: MyScript Notes at 4.7 against Spotxel® Reader's 2.4. MyScript Notes also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 7) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). Spotxel® Reader's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 66%). 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 Spotxel® Reader sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyScript Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Notes has 39K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of MyScript Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Spotxel® Reader's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, Spotxel® Reader every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScript Notes | Spotxel® Reader |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-notes-ai-handwriting/id1119601770/reviews)** | [2.4 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotxel-reader/id1340235876/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/446368119) | [Sicasys Software GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1340235875) |

## 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


### Spotxel® Reader

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotxel-reader/id1340235876)

This app allows you to capture images of microplates, detect and measure color signals, and analyze sample concentrations. It supports various assay formats and can save, load, and export data.

**Highlights:** Capture microplate images, Detect and measure color signals, Analyze sample concentrations, Save and load assay setups, Export assay data to PDF, Supports row, column, and microarray formats

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Time-Unlimited License | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScript Notes free?

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

### Is Spotxel® Reader free?

Spotxel® Reader is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or Spotxel® Reader?

MyScript Notes is rated higher. MyScript Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Spotxel® Reader averages 2.4 from 7 ratings.

### Do MyScript Notes or Spotxel® Reader have ads?

Neither MyScript Notes nor Spotxel® Reader shows ads.

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

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, and Spotxel® Reader every 2 months. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on November 5, 2026 and Spotxel® Reader on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*