Comparison

MyScript Notes vs ThunderNotes

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

ThunderNotes

Transform voice recordings, documents, and YouTube videos into searchable AI notes. Generate summaries, quizzes, and flashcards instantly to enhance learning and productivity. No account is required, offering a private and distraction-free experience.

Highlights
  • AI voice transcription
  • YouTube video summarizer
  • PDF and image to notes conversion
  • AI-generated quizzes
  • Smart flashcards
  • Chat with your notes
Features
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Stop wasting time with manual note-taking. ThunderNotes turns voice recordings, YouTube videos, PDFs, and images into smart, searchable notes with AI summaries, quizzes, and flashcards — instantly. YOUTUBE VIDEO SUMMARIZER Paste any link and get a full summary, transcript, and key points. Perfect for online courses, tutorials, and research. VOICE TRANSCRIPTION Record lectures, meetings, or quick ideas. Get accurate, time-stamped transcripts and AI summaries in real time. PDF & IMAGE TO NOTES Upload PDFs or snap photos of whiteboards and slides. ThunderNotes extracts text and organizes everything into structured notes. AI STUDY TOOLS - AI Quizzes: Generate multiple-choice quizzes from any note to test your knowledge - Smart Flashcards: Turn key concepts into interactive flashcards for active recall - Chat with Notes: Ask questions about your content and get instant AI answers HOW YOUR NOTES ARE HANDLED No sign-up needed to start. Recordings and files are processed in the cloud to create transcripts, notes and summaries. See the Privacy Policy below for details. WHO IT'S FOR - Students: Convert lectures into quizzes, flashcards, and study guides - Professionals: Summarize meetings and capture action items in seconds - Lifelong Learners: Absorb knowledge from podcasts, courses, and videos faster Download ThunderNotes free and transform how you capture, study, and remember information. Terms of Use: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1lSgb_gPRBUV59x0eOsCGiODPK_nUpw3lFi6YXeJWXc4 Privacy Policy: https://www.privacypolicies.com/live/e30ceb21-284e-4dda-8624-3135c8f3160d

Screenshots

MyScript Notes4 screens
ThunderNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MyScript Notes at 4.7 against ThunderNotes's 2.3. MyScript Notes also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 3). ThunderNotes's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 10 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads 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 ThunderNotes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MyScript Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Notes has 39K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 66% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, ThunderNotes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MyScript Notes versus ThunderNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyScript NotesThunderNotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (39K ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings39K — better3
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyScriptEmir Topaloglu

Customer experience

MyScript Notes

All ratings38,634 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews2,201 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative21.4%

ThunderNotes

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

ThunderNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

ThunderNotes

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Premium$2.997 Days
  • Thunder Pro$4.991 Month
  • Monthly Premium3 Days trial$6.991 Month
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  • Thunder Pro$49.991 Year
  • Annually Premium3 Days trial$69.991 Year

Questions

Is MyScript Notes free?
MyScript Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ThunderNotes free?
ThunderNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or ThunderNotes?
MyScript Notes is rated higher. MyScript Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while ThunderNotes averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.
Do MyScript Notes or ThunderNotes have ads?
Neither MyScript Notes nor ThunderNotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyScript Notes or ThunderNotes?
MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, and ThunderNotes every 5 days. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on November 7, 2026 and ThunderNotes on October 30, 2026.

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