# Metapen > Stylus management app for customizing shortcuts and adapting to different tips. (iPhone/iPad app by Metapen Limited.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metapen/id1673718694 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Metapen Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1673718696) - Category: Utilities - Price: Free - Rating: 1.78/5 from 18 App Store ratings · 15 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 13.0 · 90 MB - Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese - Released: 2023-02-28 - Data updated: 2026-07-21 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metapen/id1673718694/reviews.md ## What is Metapen? Metapen is an app for managing the Pencil. It provides users with superior productivity tools; the Pencil can adapt to various notetaking and drawing software by customizing shortcuts and adapt to different tips through signal adjustment. Permission Description: 1. Bluetooth Permission: Metapen needs to connect to the Pencil via Bluetooth. 2. Positioning Permission: Metapen needs to record the position where the Pencil is used for the last time through positioning, in order to find the Pencil. ## Key features - Customize shortcuts for note-taking and drawing software - Adapt stylus to different tips via signal adjustment - Bluetooth connectivity for stylus management - Last used location tracking for stylus - Productivity enhancement tools ## Recent user reviews (10 of 15) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/metapen/id1673718694/reviews.md ### 2/5 — metapen Air 8 *2026-03-09* it dont have air. 8 meta pen ti connect idk if it js connects automatically ( it does) but idk if the app has one for air 8 ### 1/5 — Can't *2026-02-14* Get this to detect the pencil... ### 2/5 — A8 *2026-01-04* The app is not needed. Bluetooth is not needed. Double tap the top of the pen. I love the pen. Deleting the app now. Peace ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2025-12-27* I was able to pair the device after that it wouldn’t let submit anything. Not the warranty, not the setup of apps, unable to see any data about it no battery charge info. Incredibly Frustrating ### 4/5 — ' Lovethis!! *2025-11-28* I got this as a present. It was a little confusing at first, but then I got the hang of it when I was looking at the reviews of the app. I saw a review that said it didn’t work the next day, but it was probably because the person didn’t press the little button that lights up, it knows You want to go on your thing but I love this and you’ll get the hang of it. ### 3/5 — Outdated app *2025-10-01* I couldn’t find my A14 pencil. ### 3/5 — Love it but.. *2025-07-27* So when I got the meta pen a11 it was working just fine, until the next day. It was not working . Also the is really confusing. ### 1/5 — Great pen bad app *2025-02-06* The app dose t even let you connect the pen. ### 3/5 — Confusing app and pen *2024-12-25* I really was excited to get a pen for Christmas. When I did, the app was super confusing. When we watched videos and did everything right, it didn’t work. I love the pen, but they need to make some troubleshooting videos to help it make more sense! ### 2/5 — I like the pen but the app needs to get better *2024-10-14* When l open the app it makes me Update the pen, I’ve updated the pen 5 times and it’s still making me update it, and when I go to write something with the pen after I’m done with a word it deactivates so I can’t draw-type with it anymore. Over all I would only recommend the app for the battery percentage and I would recommend the pen for drawing only otherwise it doesn’t work. ## Frequently asked questions about Metapen ### What is the primary function of Metapen? Metapen is designed to manage a specific stylus, allowing users to customize shortcuts for various note-taking and drawing applications. It also helps adapt the stylus to different tips through signal adjustment. ### What permissions does Metapen require? Metapen requires Bluetooth permission to connect to the stylus and Positioning permission to record the last used location of the stylus for easy retrieval. ### Is Metapen available on multiple platforms? The provided data does not specify platform compatibility beyond its release as a mobile application. Further details on iOS or Android availability would be needed. ### How often is Metapen updated? Metapen was last updated on April 14, 2025, with version 1.3.7. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support. ### What is the user rating for Metapen? Metapen has a user rating of 1.8 stars based on 18 ratings. This indicates a generally low user satisfaction based on the available data. ### What is the age rating for Metapen? Metapen has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including children. ### Can Metapen help me find my lost stylus? Yes, Metapen uses positioning permission to record the last known location where the stylus was used, which can assist in finding it. ### What kind of software can I use Metapen with? Metapen provides superior productivity tools that allow the stylus to adapt to various note-taking and drawing software by customizing shortcuts. ## Version history (last 1 release) ### 1.3.7 — 2025-04-14 Fixed Known Issues ## Apps similar to Metapen | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [SpotView-SpotOn](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spotview-spoton/id6467955454) | 5.0 (2) | Free | Utilities | | [Find My Bluetooth Pencil](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/find-my-bluetooth-pencil/id1540155061) | 1.0 (10) | Free | Utilities | | [Pieces of Paper](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pieces-of-paper/id1511690088) | 4.6 (463) | Free | Utilities | | [SharpKnife Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sharpknife-pro/id6550906595) | — | $0.99 | Utilities | | [CherrypieBLE](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cherrypieble/id1566085422) | — | Free | Utilities | | [Intiface Central](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/intiface-central/id6444728067) | 3.7 (15) | Free | Utilities | --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-21.*