# NeoStudio2022 vs XNote AI

The clearest difference is rating: XNote AI at 4.3 against NeoStudio2022's 2.2. XNote AI also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 8%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). NeoStudio2022's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. XNote AI sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. NeoStudio2022 asks for nothing beyond the download.

XNote AI holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 8% of NeoStudio2022's written reviews are positive against 50% of XNote AI's.

NeoStudio2022 ships an update every 2 months, XNote AI monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NeoStudio2022 | XNote AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neostudio2022/id6447723058/reviews) | **[4.3 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xnote-ai/id6499127563/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | 8.3% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 87 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NeoLAB Convergence Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/916072724) | [XNote, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835841386) |

## What reviewers say

### NeoStudio2022

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neostudio2022/id6447723058)

This application has been re-released as version 2022 due to server changes and instability. It features updated server storage and adjustments to the login screen, with the mini app function excluded in this version.

**Highlights:** Updated server storage, Login screen adjustments, Previous version re-release, Mini app function excluded

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### XNote AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xnote-ai/id6499127563)

This app revolutionizes note-taking by blending traditional pen-and-paper feel with advanced digital capabilities. It offers AI-powered assistance for summaries and content generation, smart organization, real-time sync across devices, and collaborative tools. Capture, organize, and interact with your notes like never before.

**Highlights:** AI-powered assistance for summaries and content generation, Smart organization with advanced tagging and search, Real-time sync and accessibility across devices, Collaborative tools for sharing and real-time editing, Enhanced note-taking with handwriting recognition, Audio meeting recording, transcription, and summarization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $8.99 | per month |
| XNote AI Pro | $19.00 | per month |
| Yearly | $59.99 | per year |
| XNote AI Pro (Annual) | $99.99 | per year |
| XNote AI Unlimited (Annual) | $249.00 | per year |
| 600 Audio Minutes | $12.00 | one-time |
| 3000 Audio Minutes | $59.00 | one-time |
| 6000 Audio Minutes | $99.99 | one-time |
| XNote AI Lifetime Membership | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NeoStudio2022 free?

NeoStudio2022 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is XNote AI free?

XNote AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NeoStudio2022 or XNote AI?

XNote AI is rated higher. NeoStudio2022 averages 2.2 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while XNote AI averages 4.3 from 26 ratings.

### Do NeoStudio2022 or XNote AI have ads?

Neither NeoStudio2022 nor XNote AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NeoStudio2022 or XNote AI?

NeoStudio2022 ships an update every 2 months, and XNote AI monthly. Most recently, NeoStudio2022 was updated on October 24, 2026 and XNote AI on October 20, 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.*