Comparison

Outliner vs ChatGPT

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Outliner

Organize your notes, lists, and to-dos with a powerful outliner. Add rich detail to your thoughts and keep everything in one dynamic place. Quickly find and manage your entries with intuitive search and completion features.

Highlights
  • Multi-functional outliner
  • Add detailed notes
  • Dynamic design
  • Quick search
  • Mark as complete
Features
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Scroll - Outliner for Notes, Lists & To-Dos Scroll is a modern outliner that turns scattered thoughts into a clear, structured record of everything on your mind. Notes, checklists, to-dos, plans, and ideas - all in one app, organized exactly the way you think. Most notes apps force you to choose: a quick list here, a long-form note there, a to-do app somewhere else. Scroll brings them together. Nest your notes as deep as an idea needs to go, collapse what you're not working on, and keep a precise, detailed record of your thinking without ever leaving the app. WHY YOU'LL LOVE SCROLL - Infinite outlining - Break any idea down into sub-points, then sub-points of those. Add as much detail as you want and keep it all neatly organized. - Everything in one place - Replace your notes, lists, and to-do apps with a single dynamic workspace that adapts to whatever you're capturing. - Instant search - Jump straight to the exact note you're looking for and start writing in seconds. No scrolling, no folders to dig through. - Track your progress - Mark items complete or cross them off to see what's done and what's left at a glance. - Built for focus - A clean, dynamic design that gets out of your way so you can think clearly and write freely. Subscription terms: - The subscription auto-renews at the end of each term. - Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. - The subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. - Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. - You may manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Privacy policy and Terms of Use: https://applorium.com/privacy-scroll

About

ChatGPT

This app provides access to advanced AI capabilities, including text generation, image creation from descriptions, and voice conversations. It offers personalized advice, creative inspiration, and instant answers for various tasks, syncing history across devices.

Highlights
  • Image generation from text
  • Advanced voice conversations
  • Photo upload and transcription
  • Creative inspiration and ideas
  • Tailored advice and planning
  • Personalized learning assistance
  • Professional brainstorming
Features
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Introducing ChatGPT for iOS: OpenAI’s latest advancements at your fingertips. This official app is free, syncs your history across devices, and brings you the latest from OpenAI, including the new image generator. With ChatGPT in your pocket, you’ll find: · Image generation–Generate original images from a description, or transform existing ones with a few simple words. · Advanced Voice Mode–Tap the soundwave icon to have a real-time convo on the go. Settle a dinner table debate, or practice a new language. · Photo upload—Snap or upload a picture to transcribe a handwritten recipe or get info about a landmark. · Creative inspiration—Find custom birthday gift ideas or create a personalized greeting card. · Tailored advice—Talk through a tough situation, ask for a detailed travel itinerary, or get help crafting the perfect response. · Personalized learning—Explain electricity to a dinosaur-loving kid or easily brush up yourself on a historic event. · Professional input—Brainstorm marketing copy or map out a business plan. · Instant answers—Get recipe suggestions when you only have a few ingredients. Join hundreds of millions of users and try the app captivating the world. Download ChatGPT today. Terms of service & privacy policy: https://openai.com/policies/terms-of-use https://openai.com/policies/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Outliner4 screens
ChatGPT4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Outliner at none against ChatGPT's shown. Outliner also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). ChatGPT's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (11M vs 65). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Outliner sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and ChatGPT sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $8.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Outliner against 4.8 for ChatGPT. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ChatGPT has 11M ratings behind it against 65, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Outliner's written reviews are positive against 70% of ChatGPT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Outliner ships an update every 2 months, ChatGPT weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Outliner versus ChatGPT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutlinerChatGPT
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (65 ratings)4.8 (11M ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.1% of reviews — better70.3% of reviews
Number of ratings6511M — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#1 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB227 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperApplorium LtdOpenAI OpCo, LLC

Customer experience

Outliner

All ratings65 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral11.4%
Negative11.4%

ChatGPT

All ratings10,581,613 ratings
Positive96.0%
Neutral1.2%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews25,277 reviews
Positive70.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative25.4%

Bugs and requests

Outliner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ChatGPT

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unexpected app crashes or freezes
  • Issues with login and account verification
  • Inconsistent performance on different iOS devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to integrate with other apps and services
  • Support for voice commands and audio responses
  • Enhanced search and organization of conversation history
  • Customization options for the AI's personality and behavior
  • Improved accessibility features for users with disabilities

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Outliner

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scroll Premium$19.99
8 purchases

ChatGPT

Subscriptions5
  • ChatGPT Go$8.001 Month
  • ChatGPT Plus$19.991 Month
  • ChatGPT Pro 5x$100.001 Month
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  • ChatGPT Pro 20x$200.001 Month
  • ChatGPT Plus$200.001 Year
One-time3
  • 100 Credits$4.00
  • 500 Credits$20.00
  • 1000 Credits$40.00

Questions

Is Outliner free?
Outliner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChatGPT free?
ChatGPT is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Outliner or ChatGPT?
ChatGPT is rated higher. Outliner averages 4.7 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while ChatGPT averages 4.8 from 11M ratings.
Do Outliner or ChatGPT have ads?
ChatGPT shows ads; Outliner does not.
Which is updated more often, Outliner or ChatGPT?
Outliner ships an update every 2 months, and ChatGPT weekly. Most recently, Outliner was updated on September 24, 2026 and ChatGPT on September 25, 2026.

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