MyScript Notes vs FocusMirror
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- AI handwriting recognition
- Infinite canvas for brainstorming
- PDF annotation
- Handwriting to typed text conversion
- Math equation recognition
- Multi-language support
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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
FocusMirror
This app provides a calm and honest reflection on how your phone usage impacts your attention. It helps you set focus sessions, understand your daily digital habits without judgment, and establish quiet periods for specific apps. You can also share progress summaries for accountability.
- Focus sessions with goals and reminders
- Gentle daily reflection on phone usage
- App quiet rules during focus
- Accountability partner progress sharing
- Mac app integration
- Privacy-focused data summarization
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FocusMirror is a calm, honest mirror for your attention. It shows how your phone helped or pulled you away — and gives you one useful next step. • Start a focus session with a goal, a length, and check-in reminders. • See a gentle, observational daily reflection — never shaming, never a score. • Set simple rules for which apps you want quiet during focus. • Share progress with a partner for accountability — summaries only, never your app history. • Pairs with FocusMirror on your Mac: your desktop shows what you did, your phone shows what pulled you away. Privacy first, by design: • We summarize activity as aggregates — app and category time only. • We never read your messages, capture your screen, or see your content. • You control what's tracked and what's shared. Delete everything in one tap. FocusMirror helps you understand your attention — and still feel in control.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FocusMirror at none against MyScript Notes's 10. FocusMirror also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). MyScript Notes's advantage is ratings volume (39K vs 1). On price, 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
Both are free to download. MyScript Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. FocusMirror asks for nothing beyond the download.
FocusMirror 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | MyScript Notes | FocusMirror |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (39K ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 39K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 266 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MyScript | James Mbualungu |
Customer experience
MyScript Notes
FocusMirror
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
FocusMirror
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MyScript Notes
- MyScript Notes – Full Access$1.991 Month
- MyScript Notes – Full Access$7.991 Year
- 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
FocusMirror
No in-app purchases









