# MyScript Notes vs EasyNotes

The clearest difference is ads: MyScript Notes at none against EasyNotes's shown. MyScript Notes also leads on review sentiment (66% vs 52%) and ratings volume (39K vs 4K). 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 EasyNotes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 4.6 for EasyNotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Notes has 39K ratings behind it against 4K, 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 52% of EasyNotes's.

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, EasyNotes every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScript Notes | EasyNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-notes-ai-handwriting/id1119601770/reviews)** | [4.6 (4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynotes-notes-memo-and-lists/id6450029780/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 4K |
| Positive reviews | **66.1% of reviews** | 51.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 266 MB | 121 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MyScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/446368119) | [Gulooloo Tech](https://appshunter.io/developer/1574018169) |

## 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


### EasyNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easynotes-notes-memo-and-lists/id6450029780)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a versatile note-taking app. Create rich text notes, add photos, sketch, record audio, and organize with colorful backgrounds and widgets. Secure your notes with multiple lock options and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Rich text notes with formatting, Customizable note backgrounds, Stylish sticky note widgets, Note organization with tags and archive, Emoji integration, Secure note locking (gesture, password, biometrics), iCloud sync

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP - Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| VIP - Yearly | $7.99 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $11.49 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $14.49 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| VIP - Yearly | $16.99 | per year |
| VIP - Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $20.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $26.99 | one-time |
| VIP - Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable notes
- 📷 Ability to add photos
- 🗓️ Month calendar view with reminders
- 💻 Syncs across devices

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Export to PDF not working
- 🔒 Difficult to transfer VIP status to new device
- 🔒 Unable to access photos on Apple devices
- 🔒 Paid features required for basic functionality
- 🐛 Sync issues

**Reported bugs**

- Export to PDF not working
- Sync issues
- Picky about Apple Pencil input
- Widget not mirroring note colors
- Unable to access photos on Apple devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to create sub-folders within categories
- Dark mode option
- Family sharing
- Better device sync and transfer options
- More font and color customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScript Notes free?

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

### Is EasyNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or EasyNotes?

MyScript Notes is rated higher. MyScript Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while EasyNotes averages 4.6 from 4K ratings.

### Do MyScript Notes or EasyNotes have ads?

EasyNotes shows ads; MyScript Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, MyScript Notes or EasyNotes?

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, and EasyNotes every 9 days. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on October 12, 2026 and EasyNotes on October 12, 2026.

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