# MyScript Notes vs Genogram Creator

The clearest difference is monetization model: MyScript Notes at free with in-app purchases against Genogram Creator's subscription. MyScript Notes also leads on ratings volume (39K vs 2). Genogram Creator's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, update cadence, ads 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 Genogram Creator sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Genogram Creator 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.

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, Genogram Creator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyScript Notes | Genogram Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-notes-ai-handwriting/id1119601770/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genogram-creator/id6774321399/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 266 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MyScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/446368119) | [C6 Labs LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774321401) |

## 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


### Genogram Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/genogram-creator/id6774321399)

Create detailed family trees with emotional and medical histories. This tool maps complex family structures and relationships across generations, ideal for therapists and genealogists.

**Highlights:** Map family structure across generations, Record emotional relationship types, Track medical and mental health history, Visualize cultural heritage and religion, Professional-grade visual canvas, Import GEDCOM and JSON files, Export to PDF, PNG, and SVG

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Annual | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyScript Notes free?

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

### Is Genogram Creator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyScript Notes or Genogram Creator?

Genogram Creator is rated higher. MyScript Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 39K ratings, while Genogram Creator averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MyScript Notes or Genogram Creator have ads?

Neither MyScript Notes nor Genogram Creator shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyScript Notes or Genogram Creator?

MyScript Notes ships an update every 10 days, and Genogram Creator every 2 weeks. Most recently, MyScript Notes was updated on October 13, 2026 and Genogram Creator on October 3, 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.*