# Curator vs Morpholio Journal

The clearest difference is rating: Morpholio Journal at 4.5 against Curator's 2.6. Morpholio Journal also leads on ratings volume (763 vs 47). Curator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Morpholio Journal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Curator asks for nothing beyond the download.

Morpholio Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Morpholio Journal has 763 ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Curator's written reviews are positive against 49% of Morpholio Journal's.

Curator ships an update monthly, Morpholio Journal every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 15, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Curator | Morpholio Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (47 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curator-visual-notes/id593195406/reviews) | **[4.5 (763 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morpholio-journal-sketchbook/id997484300/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 47 | **763** |
| Positive reviews | 44.1% of reviews | **48.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Curator & Co Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/551781312) | [Vectorworks, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/506706853) |

## What reviewers say

### Curator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/curator-visual-notes/id593195406)

This app allows users to visually collect, organize, and present ideas. It supports mixing content from websites, text, and images from various cloud sources, making it ideal for mood boards, portfolios, and presentations.

**Highlights:** Visual interface for notes, images, and websites, Drag-and-drop content organization, Full-screen presentation mode, Share and collaborate on boards, Export boards to PDF, Integrates with cloud storage

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great for brainstorming visuals
- 👍 Beautiful, elegant, efficient
- 👍 Useful for visual thinking and presentation
- 👍 Seamless presentations
- 👍 Functional elegance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Sync and login issues
- 🐛 Premium features don't work
- 🔒 No customer support
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in or sign up
- Sync not working across devices
- Boards and content getting deleted or reset
- Frequent crashes and freezes

**Requested features**

- Ability to reorder boards
- Ability to move/copy images between boards
- Landscape mode support
- Integration with Pinterest, Tumblr, etc.
- More customization options (text size, background color)


### Morpholio Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/morpholio-journal-sketchbook/id997484300)

This app is a digital sketchbook for creatives to write, sketch, and design anywhere. It offers a robust set of drawing tools, organizational features, and the ability to import and share ideas, making it ideal for capturing inspiration on the go.

**Highlights:** Sketch on paper, images, or notes, Variety of pens and brushes, Organize notes, events, and lists, Create and name multiple journals, Import from photos and camera, Share creations effortlessly

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journal Pro Subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Journal Pro Subscription | $3.99 | per year |
| Body Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| Architecture | $0.99 | one-time |
| Landscape | $0.99 | one-time |
| Comic Art | $0.99 | one-time |
| Illustration | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coloring | $0.99 | one-time |
| All Brushes | $2.99 | one-time |
| All Papers | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great sketching experience
- 👍 Beautiful journal-like layout
- 💡 Ability to add images and collage
- 👍 Variety of drawing tools and color palettes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires account creation
- 💰 Paid features like brushes
- 🐛 Stability issues and crashes
- 🔒 Privacy concerns around data usage

**Reported bugs**

- Deleted sketches and content loss
- Unreliable palm rejection
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to edit and rearrange text
- Sync journals across devices
- Export/print full journal
- More customization options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Curator free?

Curator is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Morpholio Journal free?

Morpholio Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Curator or Morpholio Journal?

Morpholio Journal is rated higher. Curator averages 2.6 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while Morpholio Journal averages 4.5 from 763 ratings.

### Do Curator or Morpholio Journal have ads?

Neither Curator nor Morpholio Journal shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Curator or Morpholio Journal?

Curator ships an update monthly, and Morpholio Journal every 2 months. Most recently, Curator was updated on October 15, 2026 and Morpholio Journal on October 15, 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.*