# WordScanner vs MyNotebook

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MyNotebook at 88% against WordScanner's 0%. MyNotebook also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 42 months). WordScanner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MyNotebook holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MyNotebook has 41 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of WordScanner's written reviews are positive against 88% of MyNotebook's.

WordScanner ships an update every 42 months, MyNotebook monthly. The most recent releases landed on June 10, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | WordScanner | MyNotebook |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordscanner/id906939071/reviews) | **[4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotebook-simple-note-app/id1126481825/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **41** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 42 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 130 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.2** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cutedge](https://appshunter.io/developer/376975623) | [fumio ueda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1126481824) |

## What reviewers say

### WordScanner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wordscanner/id906939071)

Instantly extract text from any scanned page and seamlessly paste it into other applications. This tool simplifies content capture and sharing.

**Highlights:** Scan pages to capture text, Paste text into any app, Streamlined text extraction, Supports iPhone and iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MyNotebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mynotebook-simple-note-app/id1126481825)

This app allows users to create checklists, to-do lists, and journal entries with short sentences. It features adjustable text size, automatic font resizing, and intuitive page-turning. Users can also copy, paste, and email their notes.

**Highlights:** Checklist and to-do list creation, Diary and short sentence writing, Adjustable text size, Automatic font resizing, Page turning with swipe/tap, Copy and paste functionality, Email and print options

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is WordScanner free?

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

### Is MyNotebook free?

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

### Which has better reviews, WordScanner or MyNotebook?

MyNotebook is rated higher. WordScanner averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MyNotebook averages 4.8 from 41 ratings.

### Do WordScanner or MyNotebook have ads?

MyNotebook shows ads; WordScanner does not.

### Which is updated more often, WordScanner or MyNotebook?

WordScanner ships an update every 42 months, and MyNotebook monthly. Most recently, WordScanner was updated on June 10, 2026 and MyNotebook on September 13, 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.*