# Inkflow Visual Notebook vs Scribble Storm Notes

The clearest difference is ads: Inkflow Visual Notebook at none against Scribble Storm Notes's shown. Inkflow Visual Notebook also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 14) and review sentiment (71% vs 50%). Scribble Storm Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Inkflow Visual Notebook sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scribble Storm Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Inkflow Visual Notebook against 4.5 for Scribble Storm Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Inkflow Visual Notebook has 1.9K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Inkflow Visual Notebook's written reviews are positive against 50% of Scribble Storm Notes's.

Inkflow Visual Notebook ships an update every 5 months, Scribble Storm Notes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Inkflow Visual Notebook | Scribble Storm Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkflow-visual-notebook/id519524685/reviews)** | [4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-storm-notes/id1536452380/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **71.2% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Qrayon, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/354980265) | [Damien Bell](https://appshunter.io/developer/668836961) |

## What reviewers say

### Inkflow Visual Notebook

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkflow-visual-notebook/id519524685)

This app offers a fluid digital writing and sketching experience, allowing users to easily capture, resize, and reorganize ideas. It supports high-resolution zooming for detailed work and integrates text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds. Users can share their creations in various formats.

**Highlights:** Fluid digital ink for writing and sketching, Resize and reorganize content with touch gestures, High-resolution zoom for precision detail, Insert text, photos, and custom paper backgrounds, Export to PDF, JPEG, and PNG, Inkport for scanning real-world notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inkflow Plus | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 💡 Great for brainstorming and sketching
- 👍 Useful for note-taking and journaling
- 👍 Versatile for various purposes (work, school, art)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited features in free version
- 💰 Paid upgrade is expensive for some users
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and data loss issues
- 🔒 Lack of cloud sync and cross-device access
- 🔒 Difficult to organize and manage notebooks/pages

**Reported bugs**

- Frequent crashes and data loss
- Unreliable auto-save and syncing
- Compatibility issues with newer devices/OS
- Pen/input lag and inconsistent responsiveness

**Requested features**

- Add more pen/brush options and customization
- Implement layers and advanced drawing tools
- Improve page management (insert, delete, reorder)
- Integrate cloud sync and cross-device access
- Add password protection and locking features


### Scribble Storm Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-storm-notes/id1536452380)

This app provides a boundless digital workspace for creatives to brainstorm and organize ideas through drawing and visual mapping. It offers customizable tools and dynamic navigation to support your creative process from broad sketches to intricate details.

**Highlights:** Maximal Canvas for limitless creativity, Dynamic Bookmarks to save idea states, Idea Mapping with fluid drawing tools, Visual Navigation with a minimap, Customizable brushes, colors, and backgrounds

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Everything! | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Inkflow Visual Notebook free?

Inkflow Visual Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scribble Storm Notes free?

Scribble Storm Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Inkflow Visual Notebook or Scribble Storm Notes?

Inkflow Visual Notebook is rated higher. Inkflow Visual Notebook averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Scribble Storm Notes averages 4.5 from 14 ratings.

### Do Inkflow Visual Notebook or Scribble Storm Notes have ads?

Scribble Storm Notes shows ads; Inkflow Visual Notebook does not.

### Which is updated more often, Inkflow Visual Notebook or Scribble Storm Notes?

Inkflow Visual Notebook ships an update every 5 months, and Scribble Storm Notes every 6 weeks. Most recently, Inkflow Visual Notebook was updated on October 10, 2026 and Scribble Storm Notes on October 4, 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.*