# OpenScribe vs LuNote

The clearest difference is update cadence: LuNote at every 4 days against OpenScribe's every 3 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OpenScribe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and LuNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

OpenScribe ships an update every 3 months, LuNote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OpenScribe | LuNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openscribe-notes-and-pdf-markup/id6752518790/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VidOpt LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/957097783) | [Lu Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774542511) |

## What reviewers say

### OpenScribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/openscribe-notes-and-pdf-markup/id6752518790)

This app transforms handwriting, PDFs, and audio into searchable, organized notes. It offers powerful OCR for instant retrieval, PDF annotation, and audio recording with transcription. Seamless iCloud sync keeps your work updated across devices.

**Highlights:** Handwriting to text conversion, PDF annotation and signing, Audio recording and transcription, Universal search, Offline work capability, iCloud synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| OpenScribe Pro | $1.99 | per month |


### LuNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lunote-notes-tasks-planner/id6774542509)

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Agenda Plan | $1.99 | per month |
| Full Plan | $3.99 | per month |
| Agenda Plan | $7.99 | per year |
| Full Plan | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OpenScribe free?

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

### Is LuNote free?

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

### Do OpenScribe or LuNote have ads?

Neither OpenScribe nor LuNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OpenScribe or LuNote?

OpenScribe ships an update every 3 months, and LuNote every 4 days. Most recently, OpenScribe was updated on October 30, 2026 and LuNote on November 10, 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.*