# LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes vs The Scuttle

The clearest difference is ads: LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes at none against The Scuttle's shown. LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (79% vs 67%). The Scuttle's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.4). On price, rating, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and The Scuttle 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 — 4.7 for LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes against 4.8 for The Scuttle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 246 and 268 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes's written reviews are positive against 67% of The Scuttle's.

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes ships an update weekly, The Scuttle every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes | The Scuttle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (246 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveit-journal-planner-notes/id1501944799/reviews) | **[4.8 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scuttle-life-organized/id1544796587/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 246 | **268** |
| Positive reviews | **79.0% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 619 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Doit Apps OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1501944798) | [The Scuttle Sisters LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563283046) |

## What reviewers say

### LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveit-journal-planner-notes/id1501944799)

This app combines journaling, planning, and note-taking into a single, organized platform. Track your mood, plan your days with time blocking, manage to-do lists, and monitor habits and goals. Capture ideas, organize collections, and utilize a Pomodoro timer for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Daily journaling with mood tracking, Day planner with time blocking and calendar sync, To-do lists with customizable stages, Habit and goal tracking, Notes and collections organization, Built-in Pomodoro timer, Cross-device syncing and offline access

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Comprehensive all-in-one life organization tool
- 💪 Incredibly robust and feature-rich functionality
- 🎨 Highly customizable to fit individual needs
- 💰 Generous free version with premium features locked appropriately
- 🧠 Flexible system that grows with user's needs

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📚 Steep learning curve for new users
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and sync issues
- 📱 Technical problems on browser and iPad versions
- 🔔 Notification system unreliable or missing
- 📸 Photo upload causes crashes

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on photo upload
- Black screen errors
- Login authentication failures
- Sync failures between devices
- Update loop preventing app access

**Requested features**

- Voice note recording capability
- Financial/budgeting template
- Habit categorization/organization
- Advanced recurring task scheduling (e.g., third Thursday of month)
- Apple Watch app


### The Scuttle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scuttle-life-organized/id1544796587)

This app helps you organize all aspects of your personal life, from trip details to grocery lists. Store notes, create organized lists, sync with your calendar, and share information easily with friends and family. It's designed to keep your life fun and together in one place.

**Highlights:** Note taking for various life events, Organized lists for groceries, repairs, etc., Calendar synchronization, Attachment storage (photos, documents), Group messaging for shared events, Easy sharing via text or email, Customizable backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Scuttle Premium - Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| The Scuttle Premium - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- ✨ Pretty and customizable interface
- 🚀 Makes users feel productive
- 💡 Great for organizing various life aspects
- 🤝 Simplifies collaboration and sharing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 App quits after every entry
- 🐛 Causes other apps to reset
- 🐛 Login issues preventing sign-in
- 📱 No iPad version available

**Reported bugs**

- Wont let me sign in
- Keeps quitting after every entry
- Causes other apps to reset
- App crashes multiple times

**Requested features**

- iPad version
- More simple/aesthetic backgrounds
- More chat and 'jot it down' features
- Bolding names and boards in notifications
- Mini calendar in 'what's on tap' or separate section for all entries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes free?

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is The Scuttle free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes or The Scuttle?

The Scuttle is rated higher. LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 246 ratings, while The Scuttle averages 4.8 from 268 ratings.

### Do LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes or The Scuttle have ads?

The Scuttle shows ads; LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes does not.

### Which is updated more often, LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes or The Scuttle?

LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes ships an update weekly, and The Scuttle every 3 weeks. Most recently, LiveIt Journal, Planner, Notes was updated on October 27, 2026 and The Scuttle on October 24, 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.*