Comparison

Outline vs Scribble Notepad

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

Head to head
About

Outline

Organize your notes, projects, and knowledge with a structured approach. This app allows you to create, connect, and synchronize information across devices, supporting rich content and PDF annotation. It offers robust search and security features for efficient knowledge management.

Highlights
  • Rich text editor with images, links, and tables
  • Hierarchical organization and tagging
  • Apple Pencil handwriting and drawing support
  • PDF annotation and file attachments
  • Cross-device synchronization via cloud services
  • MS OneNote integration
  • Password protection and encryption
Features
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Outline: Knowledge Organizer is a powerful tool for managing notes and projects. It's compatible with MS OneNote and made for those who value structure and order. Create, connect and synchronize notes of study, work or personal goals. TAKING NOTES Start with a simple step: take notes in a convenient editor. — Put a text in any place like in a paper notebook. — Move ideas across pages and sections. — Add text, images, lists, tables and even embedded links. — Visualize notes with tags and to-do lists. INFORMATION STRUCTURING — Sort notes out to sections, topics or projects. — Adjust tags to find what you need within seconds. — A simple hierarchical organization helps take even big data under control. APPLE PENCIL - HANDWRITING AND DRAWING SUPPORT — Handwrite notes with Apple Pencil — Sketch diagrams or annotate printouts — Combine handwriting with text, images, and tables CONVENIENT SEARCH An instant search enables you to find information even in thousands of notes. Use filters in order to find necessary data fast, and forget about what it’s like to get lost in information chaos. ANNOTATE PDFs To collect related documents in one place, add them as file attachments. PDF files can be inserted as printouts for annotation. This way Outline becomes a universal tool for storing and working with your data. DATA SYNCHRONIZATION All your notes are synchronized between devices as Outline is compatible with popular clouds such as Box, Dropbox, iCloud, OneDrive, WebDAV, SharePoint or even your own one. Keep working from home, at the office or on the go — your data is always at your fingertips. INTEGRATION WITH MS ONENOTE — Work with OneNote files on Mac, iPad and iPhone. — Synchronization with OneDrive and SharePoint for collaborative work. SECURITY AND PRIVACY Your data is under reliable protection: — Data stored locally or in the cloud. — Password protection and encryption of sections. — Automatic locking for added security. Download Outline for free and make sure that it’s easy to structure and manage knowledge. Try it right now! STAY TUNED WITH OUTLINE Subscribe to: — Facebook: facebook.com/outlineapp — Twitter: twitter.com/outlineapp Text to support@outline.app for questions. Learn more at https://outline.app. By using this app, you agree to standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scribble Notepad

A secure and private note-taking application that encrypts all user data. It allows for effortless creation, editing, and organization of notes with cross-device synchronization. Future integrations aim to further enhance its decentralized nature.

Highlights
  • End-to-end encryption
  • Cross-device synchronization
  • User-friendly interface
  • Note creation and editing
  • Decentralized data storage
  • Future Hedera Hashgraph integration
Features
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Scribble is a decentralized note-taking app designed to provide users with a secure and private platform for storing and managing their notes. The app ensures that all user data is stored in an encrypted format, making it accessible only to the individual user. With end-to-end encryption, users can rest assured that their content remains private and protected from unauthorized access. Scribble allows users to create, edit, and organize notes effortlessly. It supports cross-device synchronization, enabling users to access their notes on multiple devices without the risk of losing or exposing their data. The app is built with a user-friendly interface that prioritizes ease of use while maintaining strong security protocols. Currently, Scribble is in development for integration with Hedera Hashgraph, which will enhance the app’s decentralized nature and provide additional features for users in the near future.

Screenshots

Outline4 screens
Scribble Notepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scribble Notepad at 100% against Outline's 44%. Scribble Notepad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Outline's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (67 vs 2). On ads 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

Outline is free to download; Scribble Notepad costs $0.99 up front. Outline sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scribble Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scribble Notepad holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Outline has 67 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Outline's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scribble Notepad's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Outline versus Scribble Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOutlineScribble Notepad
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.7 (67 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings67 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGorillizedNo Grave LLC

Customer experience

Outline

All ratings67 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.5%
Negative6.0%
Written reviews465 reviews
Positive43.7%
Neutral13.5%
Negative42.8%

Scribble Notepad

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Outline

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notebooks and sections randomly disappearing or becoming corrupted
  • Syncing issues causing data loss and incompatibility with OneNote
  • Frequent crashes and freezes, especially when performing common tasks
  • Inability to rename or reorder notebooks and sections

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add spell check and autocorrect functionality
  • Improve syncing reliability and stability
  • Introduce more formatting options and customization
  • Implement better search and organization tools
  • Add support for drawing, handwriting, and equations

Scribble Notepad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Outline

Subscriptions4
  • Outline Standard (Monthly)$4.991 Month
  • Outline Pro (Monthly)$9.991 Month
  • Outline Standard (Yearly)$49.991 Year
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  • Outline Pro (Yearly)14 Days trial$99.991 Year
None

Scribble Notepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Outline free?
Outline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scribble Notepad free?
Scribble Notepad costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Outline or Scribble Notepad?
Scribble Notepad is rated higher. Outline averages 4.7 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Scribble Notepad averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Outline or Scribble Notepad have ads?
Neither Outline nor Scribble Notepad shows ads.

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