MyScript Notes vs Wave Writer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI handwriting recognition
- Infinite canvas for brainstorming
- PDF annotation
- Handwriting to typed text conversion
- Math equation recognition
- Multi-language support
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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
Wave Writer
This writing application offers a distraction-free environment to enhance your focus. Its unique type-wave feature provides visual feedback as you type, immersing you in your text and encouraging creativity. Unlock all themes with a one-time purchase.
- Distraction-free writing environment
- Unique type-wave visual feedback
- Immersive typing experience
- Unlockable themes
- One-time purchase for full access
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Wave Writer is a writing app unlike any other. It is designed to give you the best writing experience, removing all distractions so you can focus. The unique type-wave gives you visual feedback as you type, immersing you in your text and inspiring you to keep going. It's really cool! Wave Writer is free to use, and all 16 themes can be unlocked for a one time purchase.
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Verdict
MyScript Notes and Wave Writer both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Wave Writer's written reviews are positive against 66% of MyScript Notes's. Wave Writer also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.0). MyScript Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (39K vs 5). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. MyScript Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Wave Writer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MyScript Notes against 4.6 for Wave Writer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Notes has 39K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 66% of MyScript Notes's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wave Writer's.
MyScript Notes ships an update every 9 days, Wave Writer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MyScript Notes | Wave Writer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (39K ratings) — better | 4.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 266 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MyScript | Omar Fahmy |
Customer experience
MyScript Notes
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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
Wave Writer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyScript Notes
- MyScript Notes – Full Access$1.991 Month
- MyScript Notes – Full Access$7.991 Year
- 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
Wave Writer
- Unlock themes$1.99
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