Neo Notes vs XNote AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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)
XNote AI
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.
- 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
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Discover the future of note-taking with XNote, the revolutionary app designed to enhance the way you capture, organize, and interact with your notes. XNote combines the traditional appeal of pen and paper with the advanced capabilities of digital technology, offering a seamless experience that's both intuitive and powerful. Key Features: • AI-Powered Assistance: Unlock your productivity with an AI that understands your needs. Get summaries, set reminders, and generate content directly within your notes. • Smart Organization: All your notes are neatly organized and easily accessible. Advanced tagging and search functionalities ensure you can find your thoughts quickly, whether you're at home, in the office, or on the go. • Real-Time Sync and Accessibility: Your notes are always where you need them. Thanks to cloud integration, you can access and manage your notes from any device, ensuring your information is always up-to-date and at your fingertips. • Collaborative Tools: Collaborate on projects with ease. Share your notebooks and tasks with colleagues or study partners, and work together in real-time on shared documents. • Enhanced Note-Taking: Write, sketch, and draw with precision using our smart pen, which captures your handwriting and translates it into digital text. Enjoy the feel of pen and paper with all the benefits of digital editing and sharing. • Personalized Experience: Customize your note-taking experience with themes, templates, and layouts that suit your style and preferences. Whether you're a student, a professional, or someone who loves jotting down thoughts, XNote is designed to be your perfect companion. • Secure and Reliable: We prioritize your privacy and data security. With end-to-end encryption and regular backups, your ideas are always safe and secure. • Integration with Popular Apps: XNote seamlessly integrates with popular apps and services, enhancing your workflow and allowing you to send your notes to other platforms with just a few taps. • Audio Meetings & Voice Notes: XNote joins your Google Meet and Zoom meetings, records, transcribes, and summarizes all automatically. Or simply hit record in the app to capture your thoughts on the go. Your recordings are automatically matched with your notebook entries. XNote is more than just a note-taking app. It's a comprehensive tool that adapts to your lifestyle, helping you manage your daily tasks, projects, and ideas more efficiently than ever before. Whether you're a creative, a business professional, or a student, XNote empowers you to capture your best ideas and get more done. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://xnote.ai/pages/xnote-ai-data-security-and-privacy-policy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: XNote AI at 4.3 against Neo Notes's 2.3. XNote AI also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (50% vs 41%). Neo Notes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and iOS requirement (9.1 vs 16.4). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. XNote AI sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Neo Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.
XNote AI holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 26 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Neo Notes's written reviews are positive against 50% of XNote AI's.
Neo Notes ships an update every 2 months, XNote AI monthly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.
| Parameter | Neo Notes | XNote AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (41 ratings) | 4.3 (26 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 41.1% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 26 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.1 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 130 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NeoLAB Convergence Inc | XNote, Inc. |
Customer experience
Neo Notes
XNote AI
In-app purchases
Neo Notes
No in-app purchases
XNote AI
- Monthly$8.991 Month
- XNote AI Pro$19.001 Month
- Yearly$59.991 Year
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- XNote AI Pro (Annual)$99.991 Year
- XNote AI Unlimited (Annual)$249.001 Year
- 600 Audio Minutes$12.00
- 3000 Audio Minutes$59.00
- 6000 Audio Minutes$99.99
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- XNote AI Lifetime Membership$99.99







