Comparison

MyScript Notes vs Virtual Bead Board

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

Virtual Bead Board

Design and visualize jewelry creations on a virtual bead board. Organize your inventory, preview designs with AR try-on, and enhance product photos with automatic background removal. Sync your work across devices for seamless crafting.

Highlights
  • Virtual bead board design
  • AR try-on preview
  • Inventory management with PDF export
  • Automatic photo background removal
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Drawing canvas with 3D effect
Features
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Virtual Bead Board - Design Your Perfect Jewelry Create stunning jewelry designs on your iPhone or iPad with Virtual Bead Board. Whether you are a jewelry maker, crafter, artist, bead store owner, or design student, this app gives you a full set of tools to design, organize, and preview your work, all in one place. DESIGN ON A VIRTUAL BEAD BOARD Drag, drop, and arrange beads, clasps, and findings on a realistic bead board. Choose from multiple board styles and backgrounds. Position and resize elements with precision. Use the drawing canvas to sketch with pen, marker, paint, or eraser, including a 3D effect option. Visualize connection points so your designs are buildable in real life. MANAGE YOUR JEWELRY INVENTORY Add items with photos, names, categories, quantities, and notes. Track costs and see your inventory at a glance. Organize by category such as beads, clasps, pendants, and more. Export inventory reports as PDF for ordering or sharing. SEE DESIGNS IN AR TRY-ON Use your device camera to try on necklaces and jewelry virtually. Preview how a design will look before you make it. Works in portrait and landscape on both iPhone and iPad. PROFESSIONAL PHOTO TOOLS Remove backgrounds from jewelry photos automatically. Save cleaned-up images for inventory or listings. Save designs and images to your photo library. SYNC ACROSS YOUR DEVICES Your designs and inventory sync via iCloud across iPhone and iPad. Pick up where you left off on any device. Your data stays in your control. Perfect for jewelry makers, crafters, bead store owners, jewelry design students, and anyone who loves creating beautiful accessories. No account required to start. Download and begin designing today. Requires iOS 16.2 or later. Works on iPhone and iPad. AR try-on uses the device camera.

Screenshots

MyScript Notes4 screens
Virtual Bead Board4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MyScript Notes at Free against Virtual Bead Board's $9.99. MyScript Notes also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 2). Virtual Bead Board's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

MyScript Notes is free to download; Virtual Bead Board costs $9.99 up front. MyScript Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Virtual Bead Board asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Virtual Bead Board holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyScript Notes has 39K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, Virtual Bead Board weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MyScript Notes versus Virtual Bead Board: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyScript NotesVirtual Bead Board
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.7 (39K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings39K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size266 MB200 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMyScriptKimberly Beeler

Customer experience

MyScript Notes

All ratings38,634 ratings
Positive94.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews2,193 reviews
Positive66.1%
Neutral12.4%
Negative21.5%

Virtual Bead Board

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Virtual Bead Board

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
None

Virtual Bead Board

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyScript Notes free?
MyScript Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Virtual Bead Board free?
Virtual Bead Board costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or Virtual Bead Board?
Virtual Bead Board is rated higher. MyScript Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Virtual Bead Board averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do MyScript Notes or Virtual Bead Board have ads?
Neither MyScript Notes nor Virtual Bead Board shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MyScript Notes or Virtual Bead Board?
MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, and Virtual Bead Board weekly. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on October 15, 2026 and Virtual Bead Board on September 30, 2026.

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