Comparison

MyScript Notes vs Kilonotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • AI handwriting recognition
  • Infinite canvas for brainstorming
  • PDF annotation
  • Handwriting to typed text conversion
  • Math equation recognition
  • Multi-language support
Features
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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

About

Kilonotes

This app offers a flexible digital notebook experience for iPhone users. Easily add images, photos, and text to your notes, and customize layouts with a lasso tool. Choose from various notebook covers and paper templates to personalize your digital workspace.

Highlights
  • Customizable notebook covers and templates
  • Insert images and photos
  • Lasso tool for layout design
  • Resizable and rotatable handwriting
  • Unlimited sheets of paper
  • Undo and eraser tools
Features
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Kilonotes Pocket is a convenient and flexible note taking tool for iPhone . You could insert images or photos to enrich the content and use the lasso tool to design the layout as you like. [Customized notebooks] A wide range of covers with beautiful colors for you to choose from A rich selection of paper templates: blank, dotted, square, English, etc. Able to choose multiple paper background colors [Escape the limits of analog paper] Move, resize and rotate your handwriting Undo the typed content Adjust the eraser size and control the eraser radius Zoom in and out to write more freely Insert pictures or photos, combine text and images to help your memory recall Insert text information to collect text quickly Create unlimited sheets of paper to free up space for your memory [Contact us] We look forward to receiving your feedback. You can contact us via email :business@top-stack.com [about subscription] Users can subscribe to the monthly subscription service of kilonotes to unlock advanced content, including custom time planning books. The subscription will be automatically renewed. If the user needs to cancel the subscription, the renewal needs to be closed 24 hours before the end of the current cycle Users can close and cancel subscriptions and trials in their iTunes account. Privacy Policy: https://www.top-stack.com/page/Kilonotes_Privacy_Policy_En.html User agreement: https://www.top-stack.com/page/Kilonotes_Terms_of_use_En.html

Screenshots

MyScript Notes4 screens
Kilonotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MyScript Notes at none against Kilonotes's shown. MyScript Notes also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 857). Kilonotes's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MyScript Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Kilonotes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for MyScript Notes against 4.7 for Kilonotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Notes has 39K ratings behind it against 857, 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 88% of Kilonotes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyScript Notes ships an update every 9 days, Kilonotes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MyScript Notes versus Kilonotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyScript NotesKilonotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39K ratings)4.7 (857 ratings)
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews87.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39K — better857
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB230 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyScriptHefei T-Stack Information Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

MyScript Notes

All ratings38,583 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews2,185 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative21.5%

Kilonotes

All ratings857 ratings
Positive94.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews881 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral6.0%
Negative6.2%

User reviews

MyScript Notes

From 39K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Kilonotes

From 857 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Highly customizable
  • 🆓 Lots of free features
  • 📚 Great for note-taking and journaling
  • 🧠 Helps with organization and productivity

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 🔒 Limited functionality without premium subscription
  • 🖍️ Difficulty resizing text and images
  • 🔍 Lack of search or navigation features
  • 🌙 No dark mode option

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

Kilonotes

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to insert images
  • Text formatting issues when switching between devices
  • Inconsistent performance on older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Sync across devices
  • More free templates and stickers
  • Improved text editing tools
  • Ability to export notes as PDF
  • Customizable backgrounds and layouts

In-app purchases

9 purchases

MyScript Notes

Subscriptions2
  • MyScript Notes – Full Access$1.991 Month
  • MyScript Notes – Full Access$7.991 Year
One-time7
  • 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
5 purchases

Kilonotes

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Quarterly subscription$2.493 Months
  • Annual Subscription$3.991 Year
One-time2
  • BerryBaby 2022 Handbook$1.99
  • Salted fish daily$1.99

Questions

Is MyScript Notes free?
MyScript Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kilonotes free?
Kilonotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or Kilonotes?
MyScript Notes and Kilonotes are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 39K and 857 ratings respectively.
Do MyScript Notes or Kilonotes have ads?
Kilonotes shows ads; MyScript Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, MyScript Notes or Kilonotes?
MyScript Notes ships an update every 9 days, and Kilonotes every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on September 29, 2026 and Kilonotes on September 27, 2026.

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