# SCRIBZEE® vs NotePlan

The clearest difference is rating: NotePlan at 4.8 against SCRIBZEE®'s 3.8. NotePlan also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 54%) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 178). SCRIBZEE®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NotePlan sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SCRIBZEE® asks for nothing beyond the download.

NotePlan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NotePlan has 1.5K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of SCRIBZEE®'s written reviews are positive against 85% of NotePlan's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SCRIBZEE® | NotePlan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribzee/id1192303022/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 178 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.9% of reviews | **85.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 136 MB | 210 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamelin SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192303021) | [NotePlan LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1137020763) |

## What reviewers say

### SCRIBZEE®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribzee/id1192303022)

Securely access all your handwritten notes from any device, anytime. This app offers high-quality scans that are automatically enhanced for clarity and readability. Organize, share, and even convert notes to PDF for easy distribution.

**Highlights:** Secure cloud access for notes, High-quality automatic scanning, Cross-device synchronization, Note organization by subject/project, Share notes via social media/messaging, Convert notes to PDF, Revision progress tracking

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 📚 Convenient digital note storage
- 🔍 Handwriting search functionality
- 🗂️ Organized folder structure
- 💻 Accessible across devices
- ✍️ Seamless scanning of handwritten notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and freezes
- 🤖 Unreliable handwriting recognition
- 📁 Limited folder/organization options
- 🔄 Inconsistent syncing between devices
- 🔍 Ineffective search capabilities

**Reported bugs**

- App fails to open or get stuck on loading screen
- Issues with account creation and password reset
- Scanned notes not saving or disappearing
- Inconsistent behavior when scanning multiple pages
- Compatibility problems with certain device models

**Requested features**

- Add sub-folder support for better organization
- Improve handwriting recognition accuracy
- Implement a more user-friendly interface
- Allow scanning of non-proprietary notebooks
- Integrate with popular note-taking apps


### NotePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/noteplan-to-do-list-and-notes/id1505432629)

Organize your tasks, notes, and calendar in one unified app. Quickly plan your day with Markdown, link notes bi-directionally, and stay on top of your to-dos with powerful review and search features. Seamlessly integrates with your existing calendars and syncs across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Unified task, note, and calendar view, Markdown for quick task and note creation, Bi-directional note linking, Calendar integration (iCloud, Google, Exchange), Flexible recurring tasks, Global Command Bar for fast navigation, Plaintext note storage

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Personal Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Personal Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $11.99 | per month |
| Personal Monthly | $12.00 | per month |
| Personal Annual | $59.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $99.99 | per year |
| Personal Annual | $119.99 | per year |
| Business Class | $199.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful note-taking and task management
- 👍 Seamless calendar and reminders integration
- 💡 Flexible and customizable workflow
- 🔒 Secure and open-format data storage
- 👍 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🐛 Occasional sync and performance issues
- 👤 Limited collaboration and sharing features

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent sync between devices
- Crashes when opening certain files

**Requested features**

- Improved iPad and mobile app experience
- Better integration with other productivity apps
- More automation and scripting capabilities
- Weekly or monthly calendar view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SCRIBZEE® free?

SCRIBZEE® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NotePlan free?

NotePlan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SCRIBZEE® or NotePlan?

NotePlan is rated higher. SCRIBZEE® averages 3.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while NotePlan averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do SCRIBZEE® or NotePlan have ads?

Neither SCRIBZEE® nor NotePlan shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SCRIBZEE® or NotePlan?

SCRIBZEE® ships an update monthly, and NotePlan monthly. Most recently, SCRIBZEE® was updated on September 21, 2026 and NotePlan on September 23, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*