# MyScript Notes vs Moleskine Notebooks

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyScript Notes at 66% against Moleskine Notebooks's 15%. MyScript Notes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (39K vs 712). On price, update cadence, 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 Moleskine Notebooks sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MyScript Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Notes has 39K ratings behind it against 712, 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 15% of Moleskine Notebooks's.

MyScript Notes ships an update every 9 days, Moleskine Notebooks fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScript Notes | Moleskine Notebooks |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-notes-ai-handwriting/id1119601770/reviews)** | [4.2 (712 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moleskine-notebooks/id1540765163/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 712 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 14.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 177 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/446368119) | [Moleskine Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/429657258) |

## 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


### Moleskine Notebooks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moleskine-notebooks/id1540765163)

Capture handwritten notes and sketches on paper and instantly convert them to digital text and vector art. Seamlessly export your work to various file formats for easy sharing and integration into presentations. Best of both worlds for productivity and creativity.

**Highlights:** Handwritten notes to text conversion, Export notes as Word, RTF, TXT, Draw diagrams and import to presentations, Export sketches as vector art, Syncs with Moleskine Smart Pen and Notebooks, Offline note-taking with automatic sync

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bundle + AI - Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Bundle + AI - Annual Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless handwriting-to-digital conversion
- 🔒 Secure data storage and sync
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Innovative integration of physical and digital note-taking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and app instability
- 🔌 Unreliable pen-to-app connectivity and sync
- 🤔 Inconsistent performance across devices
- ⏱️ Slow and laggy app experience

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log in to Moleskine account
- Google Drive integration and backup issues
- Incorrect page/date display in planner
- Partial or missing note transcription

**Requested features**

- Improved calendar integration and event management
- Ability to rearrange and organize notebook pages
- Better handwriting recognition and text editing tools
- Seamless migration from previous app versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScript Notes free?

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

### Is Moleskine Notebooks free?

Moleskine Notebooks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or Moleskine Notebooks?

MyScript Notes is rated higher. MyScript Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Moleskine Notebooks averages 4.2 from 712 ratings.

### Do MyScript Notes or Moleskine Notebooks have ads?

Neither MyScript Notes nor Moleskine Notebooks shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyScript Notes or Moleskine Notebooks?

MyScript Notes ships an update every 9 days, and Moleskine Notebooks fortnightly. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on September 25, 2026 and Moleskine Notebooks on September 24, 2026.

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