# Scribble vs StoryPad

The clearest difference is update cadence: StoryPad at every 6 days against Scribble's every 3 weeks. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scribble sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and StoryPad sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Scribble against 4.9 for StoryPad. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 16 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

Scribble ships an update every 3 weeks, StoryPad every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scribble | StoryPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (24 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-micro-journal/id6444217607/reviews) | **[4.9 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storypad-my-diary-journal/id6744032172/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **24** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Hunter Lai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1653146308) | [Thea Choem](https://appshunter.io/developer/1805627664) |

## What reviewers say

### Scribble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble-micro-journal/id6444217607)

This app provides a quick and easy way to record thoughts, ideas, and reflections through short, concise entries. Organize your notes with custom journals and tags, favorite important entries, and set reminders for future reflection. Keep your journal private with biometric lock features.

**Highlights:** Categorize entries into custom journals, Organize with multiple tags, Favorite important entries, View entries from any date, Filter entries by journals and tags, Lock with Touch/FaceID, Schedule entry reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro | $14.99 | per year |


### StoryPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/storypad-my-diary-journal/id6744032172)

Capture your thoughts, emotions, and daily activities on a single, flowing timeline. This app offers extensive customization for writing, mood tracking, and secure storage. Organize your life's moments with ease and reflect on your past entries.

**Highlights:** Customizable writing tools, Throwback memory feature, Add multiple photos per entry, Track 45+ emotions, Organize with tags and stars, PIN, FaceID, or fingerprint lock, Google Drive sync and local export

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Relaxing Sounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Templates | $0.99 | one-time |
| Period Calendar | $0.99 | one-time |
| Voice Journal | $0.99 | one-time |
| Markdown Export | $0.99 | one-time |
| Backgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| StoryPad Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scribble free?

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

### Is StoryPad free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scribble or StoryPad?

StoryPad is rated higher. Scribble averages 4.9 out of 5 from 24 ratings, while StoryPad averages 4.9 from 16 ratings.

### Do Scribble or StoryPad have ads?

Neither Scribble nor StoryPad shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scribble or StoryPad?

Scribble ships an update every 3 weeks, and StoryPad every 6 days. Most recently, Scribble was updated on October 12, 2026 and StoryPad on October 30, 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.*