# MyScript Notes vs SuperNotes Note Taking App

The clearest difference is monetization model: MyScript Notes at free with in-app purchases against SuperNotes Note Taking App's subscription. MyScript Notes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (66% vs 41%). SuperNotes Note Taking App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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 SuperNotes Note Taking App sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. 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 4.7 for SuperNotes Note Taking App. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Notes has 39K ratings behind it against 614, 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 41% of SuperNotes Note Taking App's.

MyScript Notes ships an update every 9 days, SuperNotes Note Taking App every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScript Notes | SuperNotes Note Taking App |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-notes-ai-handwriting/id1119601770/reviews) | [4.7 (614 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-note-taking-app/id1623606778/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 614 |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 41.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 10 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 266 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/446368119) | [Rocket Apps GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1566586717) |

## 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


### SuperNotes Note Taking App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/supernotes-note-taking-app/id1623606778)

Transform your device into a digital notebook for handwritten notes and PDF annotation. Utilize Apple Pencil for drawing, sketching, and adding various objects. Organize and share your work seamlessly.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note-taking, PDF import and annotation, Apple Pencil support, Drawing and sketching tools, Layers for object management, Template library, iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Rocket Apps Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps PRO Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Rocket Apps Membership | $29.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Great for taking notes
- 👍 Useful for drawing and adding pictures
- 👍 Helpful for school and college

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🐛 Notes randomly deleting
- 💰 Requires payment for more features
- 🚫 Account required to use app

**Reported bugs**

- Lag when using Apple Pencil
- Notes disappearing after closing the app

**Requested features**

- Ability to view multiple notes at once
- Option to minimize pen sidebar
- Improved PDF annotation performance


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScript Notes free?

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

### Is SuperNotes Note Taking App free?

SuperNotes Note Taking App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or SuperNotes Note Taking App?

MyScript Notes and SuperNotes Note Taking App are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 39K and 614 ratings respectively.

### Do MyScript Notes or SuperNotes Note Taking App have ads?

SuperNotes Note Taking App shows ads; MyScript Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyScript Notes or SuperNotes Note Taking App?

MyScript Notes ships an update every 9 days, and SuperNotes Note Taking App every 10 days. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on September 25, 2026 and SuperNotes Note Taking App on September 22, 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.*