Nebo is only compatible with operating systems (OS) and devices that can handle MyScript's technology.
Supported operating systems
- iPadOS (iPad): Requires version 15.0 or higher (non-beta versions).
- iOS (iPhone): Check out Getting started with Nebo on iPhone for iPhone options.
- MacOS (Mac with Apple silicon): Learn more about Nebo for Mac M Nebo for Mac M and compatible devices.
Supported iPad devices and active pens
With iOS 16.0 or superior (non-beta versions)
While it is possible to use a passive pen to create your Nebo notes on the devices listed below, we recommend that you use an active pen for the best note-taking experience.
With iOS 18, Apple introduces exciting new features for the Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil 2nd Generation. The Squeeze function on the Apple Pencil Pro and the Double Tap feature on the Apple Pencil 2nd Gen offering an innovative tool palette experience on Nebo. Explore the new tool pallet on Nebo and elevate your creative workflow!
iPad Name | Model Number (on the back cover) | Active Pen |
| iPad 10th Generation (4 GB RAM)  Year 2022 | Wi-Fi + Cellular models: A2757 | Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| iPad Mini (4 GB RAM)  Year 2021 | A2568 (Global) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) /Adonit Note+ |
| iPad 10.2 (9th Generation) (3GB RAM)  Year 2021 | A2603, A2604 (Global) | Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| iPad Pro 13 and 11 (2024) (8/16GB RAM)  | M4 Chipset | Apple Pencil Pro Apple Pencil (USB C) |
| iPad Pro 12.9 (8/16GB RAM)  Year 2021 | Wi-Fi + Cellular & GPS: A2379, A2461 (Global); A2462 (China) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| iPad Pro 12.9" (4th Generation) (6GB RAM)  Year 2020 | A2229 on the iPad Pro A2069, A2232 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular A2233 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) /Adonit Note+ |
| iPad Pro 12.9" (3th Generation) (4/6 GB RAM)  Year 2018 | A1876 on the iPad Pro A2014, A1895 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular A1983 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) / Adonit Note+ |
| iPad Pro 12.9" (2nd Generation) (4GB RAM)  Year 2017 | A1670 on the iPad Pro A1671 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular A1821 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only) | Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| iPad Pro 12.9" (1st Generation) (4GB RAM)  Year 2015 | A1584 on the iPad Pro A1652 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular | Apple Pencil (1st generation) |
| iPad Pro 11" (3rd generation) (8/16GB RAM)  Year 2021 | Wi-Fi + Cellular & GPS: A2301, A2459 (Global); A2460 (China) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) |
| iPad Pro 11" (2nd Generation) (6GB RAM)  Year 2020 | A2228 on the iPad Pro A2068, A2230 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular A2231 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) /Adonit Note+ |
iPad Pro 11" (1st Generation) Year 2018 | A1980 on the iPad Pro A2013, A1934 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular A1979 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) /Adonit Note+ |
| iPad Pro 10.5" (4GB RAM)  Year 2017 | A1701 on the iPad Pro A1709 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular A1852 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only) | Apple Pencil (1st Generation) |
| iPad Pro 9.7" (2GB RAM)  Year 2016 | A1673 on the iPad Pro A1674 or A1675 on the iPad Pro Wi-Fi + Cellular | Apple Pencil (1st Generation) |
| iPad Air 13" and 11" (2024) (8GB RAM)  | M4 Chipset | Apple Pencil Pro Apple Pencil (USB C) |
| iPad Air 10.9" (4th Generation) (4GB RAM)  Year 2020 | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) /Adonit Note+ | |
| iPad Air (5th Generation) (8GB RAM)  Year 2022 | Wi-Fi: A2588 Wi-Fi + Cellular & GPS: A2589, A2591 (Global) | Apple Pencil (2nd generation) /Adonit Note+ |
| iPad Air 10.5" (3rd Generation) (3GB RAM)  Year 2019 | A2152 on iPad Air (3rd generation) A2123, A2153 on iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular A2154 on iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only) | Apple Pencil / Logitech Crayon / Adonit Note / Adonit Note+/*other compatible pens |
| iPad mini (5th Generation) (3GB RAM)  Year 2019 | A2133 on iPad mini (5th generation) A2124, A2126 on iPad mini (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular A2125 on iPad mini (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular (China mainland only) | Apple Pencil / Logitech Crayon / Adonit Note / Adonit Note+/*other compatible pens |
| iPad (8th Generation) (3GB RAM)  Year 2020 | A2270 on iPad (8th generation) A2428, A2429, A2430 on iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular | Apple Pencil / Logitech Crayon / Adonit Note / Adonit Note+/*other compatible pens |
| iPad (7th Generation) (3GB RAM)  Year 2019 | A2197 on the iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi A2200, A2198 on the iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular | Apple Pencil / Logitech Crayon / Adonit Note / Adonit Note+/*other compatible pens |
| iPad (6th Generation) (2GB RAM)  Year 2018 | A1893 on the iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi A1954 on the iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular | Apple Pencil / Logitech Crayon / Adonit Note / Adonit Note+/*other compatible pens |
*Other compatible active pens: Pen manufacturers are releasing active pens compatible with the Apple Pencil protocol (these could be a good alternative): Fojojo, Homder, Bubm, Fansrocck, Beliio, AtomBud, Xiron, Quifive, Meko, Mixxo, Penoval.
How to identify your iPad model and see if it supports an active pen (Apple Article): https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201471
Note: Since the release of Nebo 2.3 a keyboard feature is available which enables typing on all iPad models using a virtual or physical keyboard (like the Smart Keyboard Folio or Bluetooth keyboards). The keyboard remains available on all subsequent updates. On iPad models without Apple Pencil like pens, previous versions of Nebo offer a Read-only experience.
Nebo is an application powered by Interactive Ink, MyScript’s handwriting recognition technology. Interactive ink lets you handwrite and edit text, diagrams, and equations on a touchscreen and converts them into digital content.