# The Scuttle vs Orca

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Orca at none against The Scuttle's 2. Orca also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 67%). The Scuttle's advantage is ratings volume (268 vs 4). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Scuttle sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Orca asks for nothing beyond the download.

Orca holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Scuttle has 268 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of The Scuttle's written reviews are positive against 100% of Orca's.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Scuttle | Orca |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scuttle-life-organized/id1544796587/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orca-categorize-your-notes/id6443648972/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **268** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 40 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [The Scuttle Sisters LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1563283046) | [Cole Horvitz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1648062699) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Orca

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/orca-categorize-your-notes/id6443648972)

Organize your thoughts and experiences with custom categories. Track books, shows, places, and more in one central location. Never forget your opinions or details about things you've enjoyed.

**Highlights:** Customizable categories, Organize books, shows, places, Track personal opinions, Centralized organization, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Scuttle free?

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

### Is Orca free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Scuttle or Orca?

Orca is rated higher. The Scuttle averages 4.8 out of 5 from 268 ratings, while Orca averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do The Scuttle or Orca have ads?

The Scuttle shows ads; Orca does not.

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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.*