# Neo Studio 2 — Digitize Your Handwriting

> Digitizes handwritten notes from paper using a smartpen and offers advanced editing tools. (iPhone/iPad app by NeoLAB Convergence Inc.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-studio-2/id6476649242 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [NeoLAB Convergence Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/916072724)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 1.80/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 50 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.0 · 693 MB
- Languages: French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2024-03-08
- Data updated: 2026-08-28
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-studio-2/id6476649242/reviews.md

## What is Neo Studio 2?

A note-taking app that digitizes handwriting on paper.
Reborn as the dedicated application for Neo Smartpen: Neo Studio 2!
Experience the improved Neo Studio 2 with a more convenient and streamlined note-taking environment, expanding the handwriting paradigm.


#Introduction of Main Features


[Page View]
Now you can scroll through the timeline with a single page view. You can easily check your handwritten notes without entering a detailed page.


[Text Extraction]
The previous 'Handwriting Recognition' function has been renamed to 'Text Extraction.' It has also been changed to a button at the bottom right of the handwriting detail page, allowing you to instantly convert your handwritten content into text.


[Lasso Tool]
In the handwriting detail page, you can select specific areas with the Lasso Tool for text extraction or to share only the selected area.


[Split]
Now overlapping handwriting is automatically separated. This addresses the issue of choosing the right time of overlapping notes, allowing you to isolate them and then automatically separate into the same notebook as the first writing.


[Connect Only This Pen]
If other smart pens are on, they may automatically connect to the app, but now you can focus on one pen, adding this feature to boost concentration.


[Synchronization]
Synchronization is now done in real-time without manual intervention, so you can log in with your existing account on any device, and your handwritten data will be reflected automatically.


[Compatible Smartpens for Neo Studio]
Neo Smartpen A1 (NWP-F151), Neo Smartpen R1 (NWP-F40), Neo Smartpen R1(NWP-F45-NC), Neo Smartpen M1 (NWP-F50), Neo Smartpen M1+ (NWP-F51), Neo Smartpen N2 (NWP-F121C), Neo Smartpen dimo (NWP-F30), LAMY Sadari all black ncode (NWP-F80)
[Service Access Permission Information]


- Bluetooth: Used to connect smart pens and devices through Bluetooth.
- Photo permission: Used to set notebook covers with personal photos or save shared files to the device.
- Audio recording and microphone: Used for voice recording in Neo Studio 2.


* If you don't agree to these permissions, some features of the service might not function properly.
* The Neo Studio 2 app's access permissions are compatible with iOS 16 or later versions.

[Service Access Permissions Guide]
Bluetooth: Used to connect the smartpen and device


Photo access: Used to set personal photos as notebook covers or to save shared files to the device

Audio recording & microphone: Used for the voice recording feature of Neo Studio 2

Some features may not function properly if permissions are not granted.

Neo Studio 2 requires iOS 16 or later.

## Key features

- Digitize handwriting on paper
- Text extraction from notes
- Lasso tool for area selection
- Automatic separation of overlapping handwriting
- Real-time synchronization
- Voice recording

## Recent user reviews (10 of 50)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-studio-2/id6476649242/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Notebook bugs

*2026-05-03*

Can’t seem to move pages between notebooks as the “move to” list of notebooks doesn’t show all notebooks. More testing of your software!

### 1/5 — Keeps Crashing

*2026-03-02*

Despite leaving the app running for 15min or more, it never gets beyond the title screen.

### 1/5 — Will not connect to my N2

*2026-01-23*

Bought their 2026 planner and an N2 smart pen. The app does not recognize the smart pen, so I cannot register the pen. I have tried to register my N2 with this app on 4 separate devices: iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPad Pro M1, google fold, and galaxy tab s10. Only the android devices recognize the N2 within the Bluetooth settings, but the app itself does not recognize the pen on either device. I downloaded their Pen Manager app onto my M1 MBP hoping I can update the firmware, but the app always crashes upon opening it. I've lost all faith in trying to have the perfect smart planner set up, so I will not order their smart planner and R1 for my wife, brother, and sister-in-law as originally planned.

### 1/5 — I wont connect

*2025-12-25*

I bought a N2 pen and it will not connect to my iPhone 12 i was following that instructions and it still will not connect

### 1/5 — Nothing works

*2025-12-18, version 1.1.2*

Would like to return I hope they will accept

### 1/5 — 至急修正希望　アプリの不具合

*2025-12-03, version 1.1.2*

カレンダー連動の設定が知らない間にオフになっている。戻しても不定期なタイミングでオフになる。
カレンダーに連動してくれていると思っていたのに反映されていないと大きなトラブルにつながる。ネオスマートペンの売りの一つの機能の信頼性がないと高価なペンや手帳を購入した意味が全くない。製品の根幹に関わる問題なので至急改善してほしい。
またデータ通信していない環境でノートを見ることができないのもおかしい。

### 1/5 — Funktioniert nicht und stürzt ab

*2025-11-29, version 1.1.2*

Die Übertragung erfolgt voller Lücken. Bei Verwendung stürzt die App plötzlich ab und die Seiten werden nicht gespeichert. Einfach nur schlecht!

### 1/5 — 智慧筆

*2025-11-22, version 1.1.2*

特別難用的筆
筆頭都打不開
最後直接報廢
想問一下是我們不會用還是怎樣
還有在Wi-Fi滿格的情況下
依舊卡頓
求有人回答智慧筆要怎麼用

### 1/5 — Incorrect transcription

*2025-11-01, version 1.1.2*

Handwriting transcription cannot compare to that Neo 2022, words are being placed out of sequence, I’ve spent more time trying to fix sentences and moving words around compared with the one or two minor corrections in the previous app. It’s been over 2 months and still nothing has changed.

### 5/5 — Works Great!

*2025-10-31*

I just used the Neo Smart Pen for the first time, and found it worked great! 
As soon as I opened the app, the pen prompted me to connect, even while charging. Once charged to 100% (~30-45 mins from 30%), I took it for test drive. 
The physical pen is very sleek, with a good weight, not too heavy and not too light or plasticky. It is cosmetically appealing, and the ‘camera’ is placed in a spot that is nearly impossible to cover up while writing, even with manhandle of a pen grip. 
The app itself is very intuitive, it shows you the Pen’s battery percent, and connects as soon as you take off the pen cap. You can adjust several settings, such as the color of the text, digitally. This is super helpful for going back over my notes, and I’m already excited to swap out some old notebooks for these ones.  

Finally, a small but in my eyes important note; the User Guide was clear and concise. It took less than a minute to read, unlike my review, which made setup completely unburden-some.

## Frequently asked questions about Neo Studio 2

### What does Neo Studio 2 do?

Neo Studio 2 is a note-taking application designed to digitize your handwritten notes taken on paper using a compatible smartpen. It allows you to convert your handwriting into digital text, select specific areas of your notes for sharing, and automatically separates overlapping handwriting.

### What are the main features of Neo Studio 2?

Key features include a page view for easy scrolling through notes, text extraction to convert handwriting to digital text, a lasso tool for selecting and sharing specific note areas, automatic separation of overlapping handwriting, and real-time synchronization of your notes across devices. It also supports voice recording.

### Is Neo Studio 2 free to use?

Based on the provided information, Neo Studio 2 is a free application. There are no mentions of in-app purchases or subscription models, and it is also indicated as having no ads.

### What devices is Neo Studio 2 compatible with?

Neo Studio 2 requires iOS 16 or later. It is compatible with a range of Neo Smartpens, including models like Neo Smartpen A1, R1, M1, N2, dimo, and the LAMY Sadari all black ncode. Bluetooth is used to connect the smartpen to your device.

### What are common use cases for Neo Studio 2?

Common use cases include digitizing lecture notes, meeting minutes, or creative ideas written on paper. Users can easily search their handwritten notes, share specific sections with colleagues or friends, and maintain a digital backup of their physical writings, all while benefiting from the convenience of cloud synchronization.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.6 — 2026-08-27

- Handwriting recognition engine update

### 1.1.5 — 2026-07-29

- Handwriting recognition engine update
- Fixed an issue with consecutive event registration in Planner
- Other bug fixes

### 1.1.4 — 2026-02-03

Fixed issues related to in-app announcements

### 1.1.3 — 2026-02-02

1. Added update management feature
2. Fixed iOS YouTube playback issues
3. Added recording feature in offline mode
4. Added feature to revert to the original notebook cover
5. Added server-based announcement feature
6. Fixed other issues

### 1.1.2 — 2025-10-31

Fixed an issue where in-app video playback was not working in certain environments.

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