# SaveThings vs Scribly

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SaveThings at none against Scribly's 2. SaveThings also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.2 vs 15.6). Scribly's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 72 months). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scribly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. SaveThings asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for SaveThings against 5.0 for Scribly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SaveThings has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

SaveThings ships an update every 72 months, Scribly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SaveThings | Scribly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savethings/id1494494142/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribly-easy-note-taking/id6751263910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 72 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 1 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.2** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dongwoo Pae](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483548085) | [SECOND BRAIN, K.K](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822459102) |

## What reviewers say

### SaveThings

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/savethings/id1494494142)

Securely store your IDs, passwords, and notes directly on your device using biometric authentication. Dictate notes with on-device speech recognition in multiple languages and organize them with categories for easy searching and sharing.

**Highlights:** Biometric ID/Password security, On-device voice note-taking, Multi-language speech recognition, Note categorization, Secure sharing, Easy search and organization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scribly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribly-easy-note-taking/id6751263910)

Capture thoughts, tasks, and ideas effortlessly in a beautifully designed, clutter-free notebook. Organize notes with folders and labels, track your mood, and set reminders. Protect your private information with app lock.

**Highlights:** Quick and simple note-taking, Organize with folders and labels, Daily journal and mood tracker, Pinned and favorite notes, Smart search functionality, Reminders and alerts, App lock for privacy

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scribly Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Scribly Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SaveThings free?

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

### Is Scribly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SaveThings or Scribly?

SaveThings and Scribly are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do SaveThings or Scribly have ads?

Neither SaveThings nor Scribly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SaveThings or Scribly?

SaveThings ships an update every 72 months, and Scribly every 2 months. Most recently, SaveThings was updated on October 3, 2026 and Scribly on October 7, 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.*