Outliner for iPad vs eScribo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Outliner for iPad
This application is an iPad-exclusive outlining tool. It is a legacy version, with a universal app available for new users. Contact the developer for any inquiries.
- Outlining tool
- iPad exclusive
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** This is the iPad only version of Outliner. Outliner is now a Universal app, so new users should purchase that version instead. Please contact us for any questions. Thanks! **
eScribo
A clean and powerful writing tool designed for aspiring authors. It offers a distraction-free environment with features like focus mode and typewriting mode, allowing you to concentrate on your story. Export your work in PDF or ePub formats.
- iCloud Sync
- Unlimited books and chapters
- Focus Mode
- Typewriting Mode
- PDF export
- ePub export
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Let the writer inside you out with this simple and powerful writing tool. eScribo is a powerful tool for all those people who love to write. With a clean, beautiful and simple design you will have a real portable writing studio at your fingertips. Everything you need to focus on what matters, your story. IMPORTANT: an iCloud account is required. eScribo bets on a future in the cloud. That is why eScribo require iCloud enabled and storage available. Main Features • iCloud Sync. • Create unlimited books, with the option to add Introduction and/or prologue independently. • Complete range of colors for your books. • Focus Mode. • Typewriting Mode. • Unlimited chapters, with character count, paragraphs, lines, words, writing time and reading time. • Preview of the book with all its chapters. • PDF export. • ePub export. • And much more to come. Thanks you for use eScribo and stay tuned for new updates! **Public Books is on the way — a new way to share your writing and get feedback from others.**
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Outliner for iPad at 82% against eScribo's 0%. Outliner for iPad also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (13 vs 3). eScribo's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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
Outliner for iPad costs $4.99 and eScribo $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Outliner for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Outliner for iPad's written reviews are positive against 0% of eScribo's.
Outliner for iPad ships an update every 4 months, eScribo every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Outliner for iPad | eScribo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | $3.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (13 ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CarbonFin | Oskar Pacheco |
Customer experience
Outliner for iPad
eScribo
Bugs and requests
Outliner for iPad
Reported bugs
12 issues- Font size settings don't include larger options
- Copy and paste functionality lost in recent updates
- OPML export doesn't preserve outline hierarchy in Word
- Text selection and cursor placement issues
- Sync authentication failures causing data loss
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- App crashes when creating new outlines
- Formatting lost when cutting and pasting
- Dropbox sync not automatic, requires manual setup per file
- Dialog changes don't update until closed
- Slow startup time on iPad
- Small touch targets for expand/collapse buttons
- Multi-line note preview not available
Requested features
20 requests- Larger font size options and accessibility settings
- Color coding and text formatting (bold, italics)
- Folder-based organization for outlines
- Due dates and reminders for tasks
- Password protection and encryption
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- PDF export functionality
- Keyboard shortcuts for navigation and hierarchy changes
- Multi-select and batch operations
- Columns for additional metadata
- Dark mode or customizable color themes
- Gantt chart or timeline view
- Desktop application for Windows/Mac
- Universal app (single purchase for iPhone and iPad)
- Automatic syncing without manual trigger
- Ability to move outlines between lists
- Rich text formatting in notes
- Web link detection and built-in browser
- Image and attachment support
- Numbered list export
- Integration with Google Tasks or iOS Reminders
eScribo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Outliner for iPad
No in-app purchases
eScribo
No in-app purchases
