Comparison

Agenda vs Scribomatic

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Agenda

This app integrates notes with your calendar, allowing you to associate notes with specific dates or events. It offers a rich text editor and supports attaching files and photos, with cross-device syncing and collaboration features. The core functionality is free, with optional premium features available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Notes linked to calendar dates/events
  • Timeline view of notes
  • Rich text editor with formatting
  • Attach files and photos to notes
  • Cross-device syncing (iCloud/Dropbox)
  • Project and category organization
  • Real-time collaboration
Features
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Most notes apps lose track of time. You write something, it disappears into a folder, and a week later you can't remember why you made that decision or what you prepared for that meeting. Agenda fixes this. Every note lives on a timeline alongside your calendar. Prepare for next week's client meeting, capture decisions as they happen, and look back at exactly what led you here — all in one view. "It's my favorite new app in years." — John Gruber, daringfireball.net "Every notes app should work like Agenda." — Khoi Vinh, subtraction.com "One of the most interesting note-taking apps I've used." — John Voorhees, MacStories YOUR NOTES, CONNECTED TO YOUR CALENDAR Attach any note to a date or link it directly to a calendar event. Mark notes as "On the Agenda" to surface them in a dedicated overview — your shortlist of what matters right now. A REAL TEXT EDITOR Headings, lists, tables, checklists, indented blocks, and preformatted text — with the simplicity of plain text input. Focus on what you're writing; Agenda handles how it looks. FILES, PHOTOS, AND LINKS Attach files and images to any note. Everything syncs across your devices and can be previewed inline. PROJECTS AND CATEGORIES Group notes into projects, group projects into categories. Drag to reorder, collapse to focus, or let the timeline do the organizing for you. MAC, IPAD, AND IPHONE Agenda syncs across all your devices via iCloud or Dropbox. Share individual notes for real-time collaboration — useful for team meetings or shared lists. FREE TO USE, FOREVER Agenda is free with no time limits. Premium features are available through a yearly subscription — and you keep every feature you unlock, even if you cancel. A one-time lifetime purchase is also available.

About

Scribomatic

Features
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Transform your writing process with Scribomatic, the intelligent writing companion that helps you maintain focus and achieve your writing goals. Editing functions like overwrite and delete are disabled, so you can only type. Switching off your analytical left brain allows you to get into the flow and get words on the page. Perfect for producing the first draft of an article, short story or novel. Stay in the flow • Real-time writing speed tracking helps you maintain momentum • Visual feedback shows when you're in an optimal writing state • Distraction-free writing environment • Editing functions disabled, just write! • Built-in Pomodoro timer for structured writing sessions Track your progress • Set project word count goals and target dates • Smart progress tracking shows daily writing requirements • Weekly and monthly writing statistics • Achievement system celebrates your writing milestones • Writing streaks to maintain consistency Organise your work • Create multiple projects for different writing needs • Organise documents within each project • Seamless iCloud sync across all your devices • Export your work in multiple formats • Automatic backups keep your writing safe Perfect for • Authors working on novels or short stories • Students writing dissertations or essays • Journalists and content creators • Anyone with serious writing goals Privacy & Security • Your writing stays private - all data is stored locally or in your personal iCloud • No third-party analytics or tracking • No subscription required - one-time purchase Your words matter. Write them with confidence using Scribomatic. [Introductory price for a limited time]

Screenshots

Agenda4 screens
Scribomatic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Agenda at Free against Scribomatic's $4.99. Agenda also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and device support (4 vs 2). Scribomatic's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Agenda is free to download; Scribomatic costs $4.99 up front. Agenda sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $39.99 per year. Scribomatic asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Agenda ships an update weekly, Scribomatic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Agenda versus Scribomatic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAgendaScribomatic
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.6 (3.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews63.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings3.7K — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size122 MB23 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperMomenta B.V.Manicgrin Media Ltd

Bugs and requests

Agenda

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Sync issues between devices
  • Text formatting inconsistencies
  • Unresponsive UI in certain cases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Handwriting and drawing support
  • Ability to insert images and files
  • Project templates and subfolders
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Improved note formatting options

Scribomatic

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Agenda

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription macOS+iOS7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Premium Features iPadOS+iOS$44.991 Year
One-time3
  • Premium Features iOS & iPadOS$14.99
  • Premium macOS, iOS & iPadOS$34.99
  • Lifetime Premium Features$179.00
None

Scribomatic

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Agenda free?
Agenda is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scribomatic free?
Scribomatic costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Agenda or Scribomatic have ads?
Neither Agenda nor Scribomatic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Agenda or Scribomatic?
Agenda ships an update weekly, and Scribomatic every 2 weeks. Most recently, Agenda was updated on October 21, 2026 and Scribomatic on October 8, 2026.

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