It is Written: Handwriting Apps for iPad

Handwriting recognition apps on the iPad

MyScript Memo
Just write in your own hand as clearly as you can. Export as text if you want handwriting-to-text conversion. The app will show you converted text only as part of exporting your document. In other words, when you have finished writing your notes then you’ll choose to export. Then, and only then, will your handwriting be converted. You can now copy the text to another application or save the converted document to Evernote, Facebook, or Twitter.
I wrote in script for one line and then I printed for several more lines. Both converted accurately.

Writepad
As you write with your finger or stylus, Writepad converts into text and places it line by line at the beginning of the document. Writepad allows you to execute various commands by gestures on the screen. That’s interesting. And, of further interest is the fact that you can create your own shortcuts by writing “NEW,” circling it, and then typing what you want the shortcut to do in the pop-up box. Tutorial/overview on YouTube.

Smart Writing Tool-7 Notes
This one has a free version and a premium version. Only the premium version with do handwriting-to-text conversion.

Phatpad
It is a complex notetaking app with many features. Just go through the tutorials and you will quickly understand how it all works. There are very good tutorials on YouTube, as well. This is an interesting app for those who want a sophisticated notetaking experience that happens to include handwriting recognition.
Phatpad has handwriting recognition and conversion to text. You will be able to toggle keyboard use vs. handwriting recognition on the Tools menu. You write in the handwriting box at the bottom of your screen. As you finish each line and touch the Enter button, your converted text appears in a text box in the document. You can delete any word that is incorrect or touch the word and replace it with one of the suggested alternatives from a list.
I suggest writing in script. If you consistently print then go back to Tools to accept the Separate Letters option.