Comparison

Neo Notes vs Moleskine Planner

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

Head to head
About

Neo Notes

This app digitizes your handwritten notes, allowing you to store, edit, and share them easily. It offers transcription to digital text, voice recording synced with notes, and cloud backup options. Enhance productivity and learning by keeping your handwriting accessible anywhere.

Highlights
  • Digitize handwriting instantly
  • Edit and format notes
  • Transcribe handwriting to text
  • Record audio synced with notes
  • Cloud backup and sync
  • Share notes in various formats
  • Tag and search handwritten data
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Neo smartpen is an innovation which transfers the handwritten data to digital text by using technology. Now, you can keep your handwriting in a digital form and bring them everywhere. Neo Notes is a dedicated application of Neo smartpen. You can digitize your handwriting instantly and simultaneously. It also provides an offline mode that stores your handwriting and transfer when the pen is connected with your smartphone. Transferred data can be easily edited and shared in a variety of platforms. Enhance your work productivity, learning, and self-development. [Main Updates] - The search function has been enhanced. From now on, you can search without running transcribe. - The design has changed from Notebook cover to the Settings. - You can share your handwritten documents in Microsoft Word(.docx) and PowerPoint(pptx) format. This function is experimental, and it will be stabilized gradually. ------------ Main Features ----------- [Digital Storage] Neo smartpen saves the handwritten data to the connected smart device. Its sensitive pressure recognition saves the handwritten data on the Ncode notebook accurately. [Editing Function] You can edit and change the font color and size as you prefer or delete any unnecessary data. You can also emphasize important information with a highlighter in edit mode. [Text Transcription] You can transcribe handwritten to digital text with a simple touch with a fingertip. Convert your written data to a digital text and copy & paste it on your memos or emails. Neo Notes support up to 15 different language transcriptions. [Auto Save Options] Use our “Authentication Center” and log in with your choice of Cloud services; OneNote, Evernote, Adobe CC or Google Drive. Then you can toggle on Auto Save Function at “Auto Save Options”. Now, you can check your data anywhere. [Easy and Convenient Share] Your handwritten contents can be shared via email, SNS and different applications in PDF, image, text and vector format. [Google Drive Backup and Restoring] If you upload your written contents to Google drive, then you can download it to other smart devices and continue to write or edit. Even if you wish to use different devices alternatively or change it to brand new one, you can save and download the existing data from Google drive. [Record & Playback] Record your voice while you write down your notes. You can playback the audio files that are synced with the pen strokes. Do not miss any important parts of your lectures or conversation by using the record function. [Tag & Search] You can easily search for any data by using a tag function. You can effectively manage your handwritten data by tagging it into different subjects. You may easily search your saved written contents by data or text. [Offline Sync] Neo smartpen saves written data on the offline mode and then automatically transfers and saves data once it is connected to your smart device. You can write without connecting it to your smart devices. (Neo smartpen is able to save up to 1,000 pages of written data) [Notebox] You can lock the used notebook before you use the same kind of notebook with this function. (If a used notebook is not locked your handwriting on the new notebook may overlap with used notebook) [Calendar View] The calendar view helps you to quickly search the data by date. Not only the date, but also the written place and the weather are recorded, so it is convenient to remember the environment at the time of writing. [Calendar Sync] Once you write your schedule on to “N Planner” it will sync with the designated online calendar. (Google Calendar, Outlook Calendar)

About

Moleskine Planner

Organize your time and tasks with a minimalist yet powerful planner. Visually manage calendars, to-do lists, and reminders with customizable options. Stay on top of personal and professional activities with style and ease.

Highlights
  • Weekly overview of appointments and tasks
  • Visual timeline for daily schedules
  • Calendar integration and customization
  • Create thematic lists for tasks
  • Mark tasks as completed
  • Add subtasks and notes
Features
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The Moleskine Planner App (previously Moleskine Balance) combines minimalistic design with powerful functionality, offering you a seamless way to manage your calendars and tasks all in one place. Whether you're a student or a professional, Moleskine Planner allows you to visually organize your day with all the details you need to ensure nothing is forgotten. Effortlessly create reminders, to-do lists, and view calendars, all customizable with icons, colors, subtasks, and notes. The Moleskine Planner App is your perfect companion for managing personal and professional activities, ensuring you stay on top of your schedule with style and ease. Features: WEEKLY OVERVIEW Effortlessly capture the big picture with a comprehensive view of all your appointments and tasks for the week. FOCUS ON TODAY Transform your day with a beautifully organized visual timeline. Experience clarity with a seamless view of your schedules and tasks. CALENDAR INTEGRATION AND CUSTOMIZATION Empower your planning by marking tasks as completed and adding a personal touch with customizable icons, colors, subtasks, and notes. THEMATIC LISTS 
 Create stunning thematic lists to beautifully organize your personal and professional tasks with style and ease. Terms of Service: https://www.moleskineeveryday.com/terms

Screenshots

Neo Notes4 screens
Moleskine Planner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Moleskine Planner at 4.5 against Neo Notes's 2.4. Moleskine Planner also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (515 vs 42). Neo Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support 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. Moleskine Planner sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Neo Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moleskine Planner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moleskine Planner has 515 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 41% of Neo Notes's written reviews are positive against 40% of Moleskine Planner's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Neo Notes ships an update every 2 months, Moleskine Planner every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Neo Notes versus Moleskine Planner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNeo NotesMoleskine Planner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (42 ratings)4.5 (515 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.1% of reviews — better39.6% of reviews
Number of ratings42515 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB158 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNeoLAB Convergence IncMoleskine Srl

Customer experience

Neo Notes

All ratings41 ratings
Positive22.0%
Neutral17.1%
Negative61.0%
Written reviews141 reviews
Positive41.1%
Neutral17.7%
Negative41.1%

Moleskine Planner

All ratings515 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral4.9%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews192 reviews
Positive39.6%
Neutral13.5%
Negative46.9%

Bugs and requests

Neo Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Moleskine Planner

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Overlapping UI elements on certain devices
  • Inability to delete pre-made activities
  • Unreliable alarm and reminder functionality

Requested features

5 requests
  • Lifetime purchase option
  • Deeper integration with other Moleskine apps
  • Apple Watch app support
  • More customization options
  • Improved recurring task management

In-app purchases

None

Neo Notes

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Moleskine Planner

Subscriptions6
  • Planner Premium Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Bundle - Monthly Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Planner Premium Annual Add-On7 Days trial$19.991 Year
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  • Planner Annual Membership7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Bundle - Annual Welcome Plan7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Bundle - Annual Plan7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Neo Notes free?
Neo Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moleskine Planner free?
Moleskine Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Neo Notes or Moleskine Planner?
Moleskine Planner is rated higher. Neo Notes averages 2.4 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Moleskine Planner averages 4.5 from 515 ratings.
Do Neo Notes or Moleskine Planner have ads?
Neither Neo Notes nor Moleskine Planner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Neo Notes or Moleskine Planner?
Neo Notes ships an update every 2 months, and Moleskine Planner every 10 days. Most recently, Neo Notes was updated on November 1, 2026 and Moleskine Planner on November 8, 2026.

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