Nebo (now MyScript Notes) review
A strong pen-first note app, limited by weak collaboration and store-dependent pricing.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
Nebo, now called MyScript Notes on iOS and Android, is a pen-focused note-taking app for students and other users who prefer handwriting. It runs on Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, with support for notebooks, structured responsive documents, expandable freeform boards and PDF annotation. Notes can combine handwriting, typed text, diagrams, images and mathematical content. Handwriting-to-text conversion, pen-gesture editing and search across handwritten and typed notes make it suited to people who want digital organization without giving up pen input. Notes can synchronize through iCloud, Google Drive or Dropbox, and AI features provide summarization, explanations, quizzes and chat, with availability varying by platform.
Nebo uses a freemium model with a free plan and a seven-day free trial for paid subscriptions. The Monthly subscription includes a seven-day free trial, cancellation at any time and use on all your devices. The Yearly subscription offers the same terms and device access. The Lifetime purchase provides permanent access. Paid access adds cloud synchronization and AI features, while the free version is limited to notebooks of up to five pages each and excludes those capabilities. Plan costs vary by region and store, so the main distinction between paid options is billing duration and ownership: monthly for flexibility, yearly for an annual subscription and lifetime for permanent access.
The main limitation is collaboration: note sharing is available, but real-time collaboration is not. Users who need shared live editing, team workflows or collaborative workspaces should choose an alternative built around real-time collaboration. The free plan also makes a limited starting point for people with larger notebooks or who need synchronization and AI without upgrading. Nebo is a better fit for individual note-taking, study, handwriting conversion, PDF work and multi-format export than for teams. Its four-platform availability and broad export options help users move notes across devices and workflows, while platform differences in AI availability may matter to buyers choosing a specific device.
Nebo (now MyScript Notes) pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Converts handwriting to searchable digital text
- Supports PDFs, notebooks, boards and structured documents
- Exports to PDF, PNG, SVG, Word and Nebo formats
- Where it doesn't
- Real-time collaboration is not supported
- The free version limits notebooks to five pages each
- Pricing varies by region and app store
Nebo (now MyScript Notes) fact sheet, pricing and score →
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