Comparison

Neo Studio 2 vs inq

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

inq

Digitize your handwritten notes and drawings for access across all devices. Automatically transcribe and search your content, with options to export in specialized formats like LaTeX or CSV. Share your work with live updates for collaborators.

Highlights
  • Digitize notes and drawings
  • Access notes anywhere (web, any device)
  • Automatic transcription and search
  • Export to LaTeX, CSV, mermaid
  • Share notes with live updates
  • Integrated voice recording synced to handwriting
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- Access your notes and drawings anywhere, including on the web with any device. - Transcribe and search your notes automatically. - Export special formats including LaTeX for math, CSV for data, and mermaid for diagrams. - Share your notes, including on the web where recipients can get live updates. - Integrated voice recording through your phone - synced to your handwriting.

Screenshots

Neo Studio 24 screens
inq3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: inq at 3.1 against Neo Studio 2's 1.8. inq also leads on review sentiment (54% vs 20%). Neo Studio 2's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

inq holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of Neo Studio 2's written reviews are positive against 54% of inq's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neo Studio 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, inq fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Neo Studio 2 versus inq: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeo Studio 2inq
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (19 ratings)3.1 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews53.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1921 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size693 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeoLAB Convergence Incinq incorporated

Customer experience

Neo Studio 2

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

inq

All ratings21 ratings
Positive52.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative47.6%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.2%

In-app purchases

None

Neo Studio 2

No in-app purchases

None

inq

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Neo Studio 2 free?
Neo Studio 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is inq free?
inq is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Neo Studio 2 or inq?
inq is rated higher. Neo Studio 2 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while inq averages 3.1 from 21 ratings.
Do Neo Studio 2 or inq have ads?
Neither Neo Studio 2 nor inq shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Neo Studio 2 or inq?
Neo Studio 2 ships an update every 3 weeks, and inq fortnightly. Most recently, Neo Studio 2 was updated on October 16, 2026 and inq on October 14, 2026.

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