# Neo Studio 2 vs NoteWork

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Neo Studio 2 | NoteWork |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.8 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-studio-2/id6476649242/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **19** | — |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 693 MB | 113 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [NeoLAB Convergence Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/916072724) | [HUMAN MAGIC Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1733006380) |

## What reviewers say

### Neo Studio 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-studio-2/id6476649242)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### NoteWork

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notework/id6478494538)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Notework - 2GB | $1.99 | per month |
| Notework - 20GB | $3.99 | per month |
| Notework - 100GB | $9.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*