Comparison

TimeStory vs Scribble Notepad

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

Head to head
About

TimeStory

Create visual timelines for projects, journals, and histories with intuitive touch gestures. Easily add images, customize appearance, and export your work in various formats. Optimized for iPad with Apple Pencil and multitasking support.

Highlights
  • Create graphical timelines
  • Add photos and image files
  • Divide timeline into sections
  • Import custom icons
  • Customize appearance (colors, fonts, shapes)
  • Export in PDF or PNG format
  • Apple Pencil and keyboard support
Features
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TimeStory for iPad/iPhone is a paid app (one-time purchase or annual subscription) for creating graphical timelines--project plans, roadmaps, personal journals, histories, and more, on scales from days to centuries--quickly and easily, while avoiding the complexity of project management tools. The free download lets you open, view, and share timelines created on TimeStory for Mac. If you want to create and edit timelines on your iPad/iPhone, you can activate the built-in free trial, and then, if you choose, pay once or subscribe annually. The free trial does not auto-renew into a subscription, so there’s no risk. Use natural touchscreen gestures to navigate and scale the timeline. Create an event just by tapping one of the New Event buttons then tapping or dragging on the timeline where you want it. Attach photos or image files. Divide your timeline into sections. Import your own SVG or PNG icons to mark points in time. Apply background colors, fonts, event shapes, text alignment, and more. Share your work in PDF or PNG format, exporting an entire timeline or just a section of it. On iPad, TimeStory has great support for Apple Pencil and external keyboards and pointers, works great in Split View and other multitasking modes, and supports multiple windows so you can open multiple documents at once or keep it open next to your research. Versions: This version of TimeStory was built to natively support iPad and iPhone. **Note: TimeStory for Mac is a separate purchase.** More info at https://timestory.app/get/ Web: Learn more on our website (https://timestory.app/), with example timelines, release history, and documentation. (Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/)

About

Scribble Notepad

A secure and private note-taking application that encrypts all user data. It allows for effortless creation, editing, and organization of notes with cross-device synchronization. Future integrations aim to further enhance its decentralized nature.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • User-friendly interface
  • Note creation and editing
  • Decentralized data storage
  • Future Hedera Hashgraph integration
Features
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Scribble is a decentralized note-taking app designed to provide users with a secure and private platform for storing and managing their notes. The app ensures that all user data is stored in an encrypted format, making it accessible only to the individual user. With end-to-end encryption, users can rest assured that their content remains private and protected from unauthorized access. Scribble allows users to create, edit, and organize notes effortlessly. It supports cross-device synchronization, enabling users to access their notes on multiple devices without the risk of losing or exposing their data. The app is built with a user-friendly interface that prioritizes ease of use while maintaining strong security protocols. Currently, Scribble is in development for integration with Hedera Hashgraph, which will enhance the app’s decentralized nature and provide additional features for users in the near future.

Screenshots

TimeStory4 screens
Scribble Notepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TimeStory at Free against Scribble Notepad's $0.99. Scribble Notepad's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support 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

TimeStory is free to download; Scribble Notepad costs $0.99 up front. TimeStory sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per year. Scribble Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scribble Notepad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 2 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TimeStory versus Scribble Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTimeStoryScribble Notepad
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings3 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCasual Programmer, LLCNo Grave LLC

Customer experience

TimeStory

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scribble Notepad

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

TimeStory

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Two-Week TrialFree
  • One-Time Purchase$39.99
None

Scribble Notepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TimeStory free?
TimeStory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scribble Notepad free?
Scribble Notepad costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TimeStory or Scribble Notepad?
Scribble Notepad is rated higher. TimeStory averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Scribble Notepad averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do TimeStory or Scribble Notepad have ads?
Neither TimeStory nor Scribble Notepad shows ads.

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