# Timeline Journal vs Scribble

Timeline Journal and Scribble both sit at 4.8 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Scribble's written reviews are positive against 90% of Timeline Journal's. Scribble also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). Timeline Journal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Timeline Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Scribble sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Timeline Journal against 4.9 for Scribble. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 24 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Timeline Journal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scribble's.

Timeline Journal ships an update every 5 weeks, Scribble every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Timeline Journal | Scribble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-journal-daily-diary/id1499836451/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-micro-journal/id6444217607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **32** | 24 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 13 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Umayanga Alahakoon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1481069353) | [Hunter Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653146308) |

## What reviewers say

### Timeline Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timeline-journal-daily-diary/id1499836451)

Capture your thoughts and memories effortlessly with a clean, intuitive interface. This app offers a simple way to journal, track your day, and revisit past entries, with optional features like photo and voice recording available via subscription.

**Highlights:** No clutter or sign-up required, Offline functionality, Social media-like design, Write diary entries quickly, View past memories, iCloud sync, Dark Mode and Widgets

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Timeline Plus Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Timeline Plus Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Timeline Plus (Lifetime) | $12.99 | one-time |


### Scribble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-micro-journal/id6444217607)

This app provides a quick and easy way to record thoughts, ideas, and reflections through short, concise entries. Organize your notes with custom journals and tags, favorite important entries, and set reminders for future reflection. Keep your journal private with biometric lock features.

**Highlights:** Categorize entries into custom journals, Organize with multiple tags, Favorite important entries, View entries from any date, Filter entries by journals and tags, Lock with Touch/FaceID, Schedule entry reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Timeline Journal free?

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

### Is Scribble free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Timeline Journal or Scribble?

Scribble is rated higher. Timeline Journal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Scribble averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Timeline Journal or Scribble have ads?

Neither Timeline Journal nor Scribble shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Timeline Journal or Scribble?

Timeline Journal ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scribble every 3 weeks. Most recently, Timeline Journal was updated on September 25, 2026 and Scribble on June 1, 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.*