Comparison

Scribble vs Number Brain

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

Head to head
About

Scribble

This app allows users, especially children, to paint and draw on photos or backgrounds with a variety of colorful and dynamic brush strokes. It offers extensive customization options for colors, gradients, and stroke sizes, along with fun character stamps and frames. Users can save, print, and share their creations easily.

Highlights
  • Rainbow and gradient color options
  • Adjustable stroke sizes
  • Character stamps (man, smiley, stars)
  • Paint on custom photos or backgrounds
  • Neon and magic frames
  • Save, print, and share creations
  • Eraser with customizable strokes
Features
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A VERY FUNNY paint app. PERFECT for kids of all age. Very EASY to use, but with lot of EXITING functions. NEWS : NOW WITH FANTASTIC RAINBOW COLOR Paint with these strokes: --SINGLE And Select from TINY to BIG SIZE stroke All in combination with: --NORMAL COLORS --CONTINUOUS COLOR CHANGE SIMULTANEOUS for each stroke --CONTINUOUS COLOR CHANGE DIS-SIMULTANEOUS for each stroke --16 GRADIENT COLORS --NEW GRADIENT COLOR for every stroke --GRADIENT RAINBOW COLOR CHANGE SIMULTANEOUS for each stroke --GRADIENT RAINBOW COLOR CHANGE DIS-SIMULTANEOUS for each stroke And....even the ERASER can use the ALL the different stroke --CHARACTERS : You can select these characters(also with different size and colors) MAN (or BOY if you select a smaller size) SMILEY STARS For characters the color-options can have individuel effect. TRY IT OUT. Sounds crazy? TRY IT BEFORE YOUR FRIENDS. You have ALL THE BUTTONS ON THE SCREEN when you need them. The buttons fly away when you paint, and the buttons will smoothly come back after a while. --Paint on COLORED and SPECIAL BACKGROUNDS. --Paint on OWN PICTURE --4 colored NEON FRAMES and 4 MAGIC FRAMES. ROTATE and the buttons smoothly rotate, but the painting area do not change. Use the WHOLE SCREEN to paint on. And you can SAVE your painting You can like the app on Facebook. Print your painting directly via AirPrint. Send the painting via SMS, email or post it to Facebook or Twitter.

About

Number Brain

Features
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Can you memorize 20 digits in a row? NumberBrain challenges your memory, focus, and concentration through fast-paced number recall games. HOW IT WORKS A sequence of numbers flashes on screen. Memorize them. Recall them. Beat your best score. Simple concept — endlessly challenging. FEATURES • Classic Mode — memorize number sequences at your own pace • Challenge Mode — race against time for maximum digits recalled • Game Center leaderboards — compete globally • Achievements to unlock • Clean, distraction-free design • Remove Ads with one-time purchase Train your working memory every day. Great for students, professionals, or anyone who wants a sharper mind. Download free. Challenge yourself.

Screenshots

Scribble2 screens
Number Brain3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scribble at none against Number Brain's 1. Scribble also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16.6). Number Brain's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 12 months). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Number Brain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scribble asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribble ships an update every 12 months, Number Brain every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scribble versus Number Brain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribbleNumber Brain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperABCiSoftGerard Grundy

In-app purchases

None

Scribble

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Number Brain

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Scribble free?
Scribble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Number Brain free?
Number Brain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scribble or Number Brain have ads?
Scribble shows ads; Number Brain does not.
Which is updated more often, Scribble or Number Brain?
Scribble ships an update every 12 months, and Number Brain every 4 weeks. Most recently, Scribble was updated on October 23, 2026 and Number Brain on October 11, 2026.

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