Comparison

Ai Pencil vs Magic Pencil+

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

About

Ai Pencil

Features

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The AI stylus supports real-time translation and online transcription in multiple languages, and AI intelligent reading analysis and summary of imported files.

About

Magic Pencil+

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Magic Pencil provides custom templates for handwriting pen functions, which can generate handwriting pen function solutions that are suitable for personal learning, work scenarios, and handwriting pen usage habits.

Screenshots

Ai Pencil3 screens

Magic Pencil+2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Pencil+ at none against Ai Pencil's 16. On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Ai Pencil sells 16 one-off in-app purchases. Magic Pencil+ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level

Ai Pencil versus Magic Pencil+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	Ai Pencil	Magic Pencil+
Price	Free	Free
Update frequency	Every 2 weeks	Every 2 weeks
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod	iPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS	15.0 — better	15.6
Further details — not scored
Size	83 MB	15 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Changsha Houlang Network Technology Co., Ltd	Shenzhen Cheng'an Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

16 purchases

Ai Pencil

One-time16

1000万Token$5.99
500分钟转写包$6.99
1000 computing power$6.99

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600分钟转写包$9.99
3000万Token$9.99
vip Monthly Card$9.99
3000 computing power$19.99
Unlimited月会员$24.99
vip season card$24.99
12000w Token$29.99
10000 computing power$29.99
6000万Token$34.99
3000分钟转写包$39.99
vip Annual Card$39.99
6000分钟转写包$69.99
Unlimited年会员$229.99

None

Magic Pencil+

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Ai Pencil free?

Ai Pencil is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

Is Magic Pencil+ free?

Magic Pencil+ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do Ai Pencil or Magic Pencil+ have ads?

Neither Ai Pencil nor Magic Pencil+ shows ads.

Which is updated more often, Ai Pencil or Magic Pencil+?

Ai Pencil ships an update every 2 weeks, and Magic Pencil+ every 2 weeks. Most recently, Ai Pencil was updated on October 24, 2026 and Magic Pencil+ on October 25, 2026.