Comparison

Neo Studio 2 vs NoteWork

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Neo Studio 2

This app digitizes your handwritten notes from paper using a smartpen. It offers features like text extraction, area selection for sharing, and automatic separation of overlapping handwriting. Enjoy real-time synchronization across devices for a seamless note-taking experience.

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

About

NoteWork

This app offers robust note-taking with real-time collaboration and cross-device synchronization. Organize notes, use templates, and enhance them with handwriting, images, and shapes for a seamless digital experience.

Highlights
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • Handwriting and drawing tools
  • Template library
  • Image and shape editing
  • PDF import/export
Features
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Open a new chapter of digital notes with NOTEWORK! More than just a simple note-taking app, NoteWork has strong synchronization advantages. Easily organize your notes and update them anytime, anywhere, even on different devices, thanks to the stable cloud. Thanks to NoteWork, which has the advantage of collaboration in the company, experience the amazing speed of instant synchronization even when you draw a single line! - You can use handwriting together on one page. Create natural, smooth handwritten notes on tablets and phones. - You can take professional notes using various templates. For templates, try using the free templates provided by NoteWork! - Back up your handwritten notes by saving them on the NoteWork dedicated server. Keep your data safe at all times with automatic synchronization in the amazing NoteWork, which can be used across tablets, phones, and even different devices. - Enjoy free editing using the form recognition function, such as resizing shapes, lines, and text, changing text color, or moving to a different location on the page. Real-time collaboration and automatic synchronization - We put user convenience first by synchronizing notes across all devices and keeping them safe on the server. - The biggest strength that cannot be found in all currently available applications is that automatic and constant updates are possible by logging into the application regardless of the type of device. equipment - Improve the quality of your writing with a variety of pens and colors. Experience the feeling of writing by hand by recognizing the texture and pressure of the pen. - Import and edit images and improve the quality of your notes. Go beyond handwriting and add images for even more visual benefits. - Improve aesthetic properties through various shapes such as ovals, squares, and stars. - You can move freely using the lasso tool, such as selection, movement, and rotation. - User-configurable sizes and templates allow you to take professional notes in a variety of fields. - PDF Import, Export The pricing system is based solely on capacity with no restrictions on usage. We maximize user convenience by paying for the amount of space users will use without differential usage restrictions based on plan level. Users will be able to experience the amazing development potential of NoteWork, which was created with the utmost consideration and thought by and for users, and its consideration for customers. Experience special applications that you have never experienced before through free, constant synchronization between devices regardless of device type! Web site : https://www.humanmagic.kr Tearms of Use : https://www.humanmagic.kr/tearms-of-use Privacy policy : https://www.humanmagic.kr/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Neo Studio 24 screens
NoteWork4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteWork at 100% against Neo Studio 2's 20%. NoteWork also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). Neo Studio 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. NoteWork sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Neo Studio 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neo Studio 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, NoteWork every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Neo Studio 2 versus NoteWork: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeo Studio 2NoteWork
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (19 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings19 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size693 MB113 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeoLAB Convergence IncHUMAN MAGIC Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

Neo Studio 2

All ratings19 ratings
Positive21.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative78.9%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

NoteWork

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Neo Studio 2

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

NoteWork

Subscriptions3
  • Notework - 2GB$1.991 Month
  • Notework - 20GB$3.991 Month
  • Notework - 100GB$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Neo Studio 2 free?
Neo Studio 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteWork free?
NoteWork is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Neo Studio 2 or NoteWork have ads?
Neither Neo Studio 2 nor NoteWork shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Neo Studio 2 or NoteWork?
Neo Studio 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and NoteWork every 4 days. Most recently, Neo Studio 2 was updated on September 2, 2026 and NoteWork on June 1, 2026.

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