# Forward vs Scribble

The clearest difference is rating: Scribble at 4.9 against Forward's 4.2. Scribble also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 75%) and ratings volume (24 vs 5). Forward's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Forward sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 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.

Scribble holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 24 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Forward's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scribble's.

Forward ships an update fortnightly, Scribble every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 5, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Forward | Scribble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-get-things-done/id1546497389/reviews) | **[4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-micro-journal/id6444217607/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **24** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 22 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Kumor](https://appshunter.io/developer/1039502133) | [Hunter Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653146308) |

## What reviewers say

### Forward

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/forward-get-things-done/id1546497389)

This app helps you build and maintain healthy routines and achieve your personal goals. It offers a simple interface to set daily, weekly, or monthly tasks and track your progress over time. Stay motivated and focused on your personal growth journey with customizable habits and reminders.

**Highlights:** Set daily, weekly, monthly goals, Track habit streaks, Customize habits with colors, Set reminders for tasks, Visualize progress over time, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Forward - monthly premium | $1.49 | per month |
| Forward - yearly premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Forward - extra goal | $0.99 | 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 Forward free?

Forward 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, Forward or Scribble?

Scribble is rated higher. Forward averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Scribble averages 4.9 from 24 ratings.

### Do Forward or Scribble have ads?

Neither Forward nor Scribble shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Forward or Scribble?

Forward ships an update fortnightly, and Scribble every 3 weeks. Most recently, Forward was updated on June 5, 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.*