# Handwritten note vs MyScript Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyScript Notes at 66% against Handwritten note's 0%. MyScript Notes also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and ads (none vs shown). Handwritten note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MyScript Notes sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Handwritten note asks for nothing beyond the download.

MyScript Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. 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. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Handwritten note's written reviews are positive against 66% of MyScript Notes's.

Handwritten note ships an update every 4 months, MyScript Notes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Handwritten note | MyScript Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwritten-note/id519434272/reviews) | **[4.7 (39K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myscript-notes-ai-handwriting/id1119601770/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **39K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **66.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 5 MB | 266 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiyoshi Koike](https://appshunter.io/developer/513590141) | [MyScript](https://appshunter.io/developer/446368119) |

## What reviewers say

### Handwritten note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handwritten-note/id519434272)

This app allows users to quickly jot down notes by hand with a smooth writing experience. It offers basic drawing tools like adjustable line thickness and color selection, with options to save or clear your notes.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note-taking, Multi-finger writing, Adjustable line thickness, Four color options, Save notes as images, Erase written lines

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Handwritten note free?

Handwritten note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MyScript Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Handwritten note or MyScript Notes?

MyScript Notes is rated higher. Handwritten note averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MyScript Notes averages 4.7 from 39K ratings.

### Do Handwritten note or MyScript Notes have ads?

Handwritten note shows ads; MyScript Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, Handwritten note or MyScript Notes?

Handwritten note ships an update every 4 months, and MyScript Notes every 10 days. Most recently, Handwritten note was updated on October 10, 2026 and MyScript Notes on October 19, 2026.

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