# SCRIBZEE® vs Freenotes®

The clearest difference is rating: Freenotes® at 4.7 against SCRIBZEE®'s 3.8. Freenotes® also leads on ratings volume (63K vs 178) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). SCRIBZEE®'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 22) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Freenotes® sells 18 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. SCRIBZEE® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Freenotes® holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Freenotes® has 63K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of SCRIBZEE®'s written reviews are positive against 59% of Freenotes®'s.

SCRIBZEE® ships an update monthly, Freenotes® weekly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SCRIBZEE® | Freenotes® |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (178 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribzee/id1192303022/reviews) | **[4.7 (63K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freenotes-ai-notes-taking/id6464237904/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 178 | **63K** |
| Positive reviews | 53.4% of reviews | **59.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 136 MB | 711 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hamelin SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1192303021) | [Free Notes AI Note Taker LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775767870) |

## 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


### Freenotes®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/freenotes-ai-notes-taking/id6464237904)

This AI-powered digital notepad transforms your device into an intelligent workspace. It offers handwriting recognition, PDF annotation, and AI assistance for summarizing documents, answering questions, and aiding in study. Organize notes, sketch ideas, and sync across devices for a seamless paperless experience.

**Highlights:** AI Summaries and Chat with PDFs, AI Homework and Study Helper, Handwritten Note Organization, OCR Search and PDF Annotation, Infinite Canvas and Shape Recognition, Active Recall Tape and Flashcards, Picture-in-Picture Video Note-Taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Freenotes Weekly Plus Member | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Freenotes Weekly Pro Member | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium Freenotes AI Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Freenotes Yearly Plus Member | $9.99 | per year |
| Freenotes Yearly Plus Member | $9.99 | per year |
| Monthly Pro Member Promotion | $19.99 | per month |
| Freenotes Monthly Pro Member | $19.99 | per month |
| Premium Freenotes AI Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Freenotes Yearly Pro Member | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Member Discount | $39.99 | per year |
| Freenotes Yearly Pro Member | $39.99 | per year |
| Marketplace Content | $1.99 | one-time |
| Marketplace Content | $2.99 | one-time |
| Marketplace Content | $3.99 | one-time |
| Marketplace Content | $9.99 | one-time |
| Marketplace Content | $10.99 | one-time |
| Freenotes Remove Ads | $29.99 | one-time |
| Freenotes Plus Member Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Completely free app with no ads or in-app purchases
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 📚 Comprehensive note-taking features (layers, templates, stickers, etc.)
- 🎨 Highly customizable (colors, fonts, covers, etc.)
- 🗂️ Excellent organization tools (folders, notebooks, etc.)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional issues with syncing and iCloud backup
- 🖌️ Limited customization options for pen/pencil settings
- 🔍 Lack of handwriting recognition and search
- 🔗 No support for external links or clickable content
- 🔀 Difficulty in rearranging or splitting notebooks

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional freezing or lagging when writing/drawing
- Issues with the shape recognition tool not working as expected
- Problems with the eraser tool not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- Add handwriting recognition and search functionality
- Improve iCloud sync and backup capabilities
- Expand pen/pencil customization options
- Implement support for external links and clickable content
- Introduce features for easier notebook organization and splitting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SCRIBZEE® free?

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

### Is Freenotes® free?

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

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

Freenotes® is rated higher. SCRIBZEE® averages 3.8 out of 5 from 178 ratings, while Freenotes® averages 4.7 from 63K ratings.

### Do SCRIBZEE® or Freenotes® have ads?

Neither SCRIBZEE® nor Freenotes® shows ads.

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

SCRIBZEE® ships an update monthly, and Freenotes® weekly. Most recently, SCRIBZEE® was updated on October 18, 2026 and Freenotes® on October 18, 2026.

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