# MyScript Notes vs Wave Writer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScript Notes | Wave Writer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-notes-ai-handwriting/id1119601770/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-writer/id1525282751/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/446368119) | [Omar Fahmy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512598159) |

## 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


### Wave Writer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wave-writer/id1525282751)

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.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free writing environment, Unique type-wave visual feedback, Immersive typing experience, Unlockable themes, One-time purchase for full access

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock themes | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScript Notes free?

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

### Is Wave Writer free?

Wave Writer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or Wave Writer?

MyScript Notes is rated higher. MyScript Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Wave Writer averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do MyScript Notes or Wave Writer have ads?

Neither MyScript Notes nor Wave Writer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyScript Notes or Wave Writer?

MyScript Notes ships an update every 9 days, and Wave Writer every 2 months. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on September 28, 2026 and Wave Writer on June 1, 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.*