# LivePen > Digitizes handwritten notes and drawings from paper to smartphone. (iPhone/iPad app by Livescribe Inc..) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livepen/id6467809022 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Livescribe Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/389244678) - Category: Productivity, Education - Price: Free - Rating: 3.00/5 from 34 App Store ratings · 38 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 15.1 · 46 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2023-11-08 - Data updated: 2026-06-08 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livepen/id6467809022/reviews.md ## What is LivePen? The companion app for LivePen from Livescribe. When used together, whatever you write and draw in ink on paper in the real world is instantly captured on your smartphone to use in your digital world. It’s kind of like magic! For millennia, we have written on paper to capture our ideas, sketches and notes. But all of that content, all of those imaginative thoughts have been trapped in ink on paper in the real world to probably be misplaced, lost or forgotten. Not anymore. With the LivePen app paired with LivePen, we’ve unlocked the ability to instantly bring your handwritten world, captured in ink on paper, to digital life. So, a scribbled down shopping list? Immediately on your phone. Handwritten notes from the classroom? Immediately available on your phone. Important notes from a business meeting? Already converted to text on your phone. Inspired sketched idea? Ready to share, instantly on your phone. ## Key features - Instant digital capture of handwritten content - Syncs ink from paper to smartphone - Converts handwritten notes to text - Share digital notes and sketches - Organize captured ideas and sketches ## Recent user reviews (10 of 38) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livepen/id6467809022/reviews.md ### 1/5 — LivePen fail *2025-10-16, version 1.15.1* Worst Livescribe pen experience ever. Have been a client from inception. The lens with their own memory are gems and I still use them. The fail in this “LivePen” has been the need to be on the cloud. Huge lag and past a few pages intermittent processing Very unreliable. Also what a pain initially to even use with the sign on needing to sent a link. Ridiculous. ### 1/5 — Hopeless *2025-08-23, version 1.14.0* I’ve just bought the one and downloaded the software but it insists on ‘sending’ you an email that never arrives. ### 1/5 — App crash *2025-06-21, version 1.14.0* App was ok for a few weeks then it won't open! iPhone update and app update all current. App still will not open. So much for that ! Back to old school notebook! ### 4/5 — Wird immer besser *2025-06-07, version 1.14.0* Ich habe ein Paar Verbesserungsvorschläge eingereicht und es wurden zwei davon umgesetzt. Die Transkription funktioniert derzeit nur in englischer Sprache und nur bei kurzen Aufnahmen aber dafür sehr genau. Bin gespannt auf weitere Updates. ### 4/5 — Good app *2025-05-27, version 1.13.0* Once signed in and writing in the book, app is great. The transcript is near perfect, and is pretty quick at grasping what you are writing. Though I found signing in to your account and getting started was more difficult than most apps, and not entirely user friendly. ### 3/5 — App funktioniert nicht, wie dargestellt *2025-05-13, version 1.11.0* Das Teilen und Drucken von Notizen ist nicht möglich. Somit ist das letzte Bild im Appstore falsch. Auch das Transkribieren in Druckschrift ist nicht möglich. Somit bleibt nur, dass auf dem Livescribe-Papier erfasste Notizen auch in der LivePen- App erscheinen. Auf den Seiten von Livescribe findet man nicht die geringste Hilfe zu diesem Problem. Update: Ich habe per Zufall herausgefunden, wie es funktioniert. Intuitive Bedienung geht aber anders und die Anleitung im Netz ist immer noch nicht hilfreich. ### 2/5 — Good start but cannot maintain *2025-05-13, version 1.11.0* Started we’ll, and have used these before; now the app won’t open (yes I’ve freed up memory) and before that I had to constantly recap the pen then reconnect it for it to record. Was really hoping for better results. ### 4/5 — Getting Better *2025-04-20* LivePen has far better handwriting recognition but I still use Livescribe+ regularly for fast USB transfers, automatic cloud backup, using my older papers, and reliability. Still, the last update greatly improved LivePen data transferability. Longer journals nearing the 100 page mark used to choke the software. Each update they make shows a stronger and stronger app with new and improved features. My latest wish is for screen rotation when used with an iPad. **Developer response:** Thank you for your thoughtful review! We're thrilled to hear that you've noticed the improvements in handwriting recognition and data transferability with our latest updates. We appreciate your continued support and are always working to refine the LivePen app. Screen rotation for iPad is a great suggestion, and we’ll be sure to pass it along to our development team for future consideration. Your feedback helps us improve with every update—thanks for being part of the LivePen community! ### 2/5 — Terrific start followed by problems *2025-04-05, version 1.9.0* Initially the pen and the sync to the app and the web app worked flawlessly and I was happy. Then the sync became unreliable because some part of the notes would not appear. Tech support promised a fix soon but that was now several days ago and tech support fails to respond to my messages. The pen was promising and I hope there will be follow up and a response to me soon ### 3/5 — The App Needs Work *2025-03-24, version 1.8.0* I've been using Livescribe smartpens since at least 2011. I love my Echo smarten but just purchased the livepen. Nice for the price but the app is bare bones. And the pen seems to not display all of my notes, as I am missing certain writing sessions. It's as if the pen doesn't always connect to my phone, despite being very close to it. ## Frequently asked questions about LivePen ### What does the LivePen app do? The LivePen app acts as a companion to the Livescribe LivePen. It instantly captures everything you write and draw in ink on paper and brings it into your digital world on your smartphone. ### How does LivePen digitize my notes? When used with the Livescribe LivePen, the app captures your handwritten content from paper in real-time. This allows your physical notes and sketches to be immediately available digitally on your smartphone. ### Is the LivePen app free to use? Yes, the LivePen app is free to use. The provided data indicates it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements. ### What kind of content can be digitized? You can digitize any content written or drawn in ink on paper, including shopping lists, classroom notes, business meeting notes, and inspired sketches. ### Can my handwritten notes be converted to text? Yes, the app can convert important handwritten notes from business meetings into text on your phone, making them searchable and editable. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.15.1 — 2025-09-22 Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.14.0 — 2025-06-06 - Voice recording sharing - Voice transcript search - Bug fixes & UX improvements ### 1.13.0 — 2025-05-27 - Share pages and notebooks via web links - Bug fixes and performance improvements ### 1.11.0 — 2025-04-28 Integrated voice recording: Record from your phone and optionally sync with your writing. Replay handwriting synced with audio, or tap on your notes to replay the part of voice recording simultaneous with your handwriting. ### 1.10.0 — 2025-04-16 - Major data transfer performance improvements - Bug fixes ## Apps similar to LivePen | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Ophaya Pro+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ophaya-pro-plus/id6462862235) | 2.8 (17) | Free | Productivity | | [Neo Studio 2](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-studio-2/id6476649242) | 1.9 (17) | Free | Productivity | | [HiNotes by HiDock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hinotes-by-hidock/id6749008205) | 2.7 (18) | Free | Productivity | | [Moleskine Notebooks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moleskine-notebooks/id1540765163) | 4.5 (44) | Free | Productivity | | [Nuwa+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nuwa-plus/id6499138800) | — | Free | Productivity | | [inq](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inq/id6745051671) | 3.1 (19) | Free | Productivity | ## More apps by Livescribe Inc. - [Livescribe+](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/livescribe-plus/id718731977) All apps by Livescribe Inc.: https://appshunter.io/developer/389244678 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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