Comparison

Elephas 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

Elephas

Transform your documents, notes, and research into a conversational AI knowledge base. Ask questions and get instant answers with source citations, organize information into separate project brains, and sync across devices. Enhance your writing with an AI keyboard.

Highlights
  • Chat with files, docs, and notes
  • Instant answers with source citations
  • Multiple knowledge brains for projects
  • Seamless Mac and iPhone sync
  • AI writing keyboard for iOS
  • Supports 20+ file formats
  • Semantic search and knowledge graph
Features
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AI IS POWERFUL. UNTIL YOUR WORK BECOMES SENSITIVE. Most AI tools work well for general use. But when it comes to client documents, internal notes, research, or confidential data, things change. Elephas lets you use AI on your files without exposing sensitive information. With local-first processing, smart redaction, and flexible AI modes, you can work with your knowledge safely while still getting powerful results. BUILT FOR SENSITIVE WORK Elephas is designed for professionals who deal with important information every day. • Automatically redacts sensitive data before AI processing • Keeps your knowledge local whenever possible • Use offline AI or protected cloud models • Choose how your data is handled based on your needs Use AI confidently, even with documents you would normally avoid sharing. CHAT WITH YOUR FILES Turn your documents into something you can actually talk to. • Ask questions and get instant answers with sources • Works across PDFs, notes, documents, and more • Understands context, not just keywords • Find insights across your entire knowledge base Example questions: • What were the risks mentioned in this report • Summarize these documents for my meeting • Find everything related to pricing strategy Your knowledge becomes easy to search and use. WORK YOUR WAY Elephas adapts to how you work. • Choose between local AI or cloud AI with redaction • Organize information into separate knowledge spaces • Keep personal, work, and client data separate • Everything is indexed automatically You decide how AI works for you. MAC AND IPHONE, IN SYNC Start on Mac and continue on iPhone. • Access your knowledge anywhere • Sync documents, notes, and conversations • Capture ideas on the go and use them later Your AI workspace stays with you. OPTIONAL AI WRITING KEYBOARD Use Elephas across any app on iOS. • Draft emails, messages, and reports faster • Rewrite in different tones • Fix grammar and improve clarity Works in Mail, Messages, WhatsApp, Slack, and more. BUILT FOR REAL WORK Elephas is used by people who rely on their information. • Consultants and business professionals • Lawyers and analysts • Researchers and academics • Founders and operators If your work depends on knowledge, Elephas helps you move faster without taking risks. POWERFUL CAPABILITIES • Chat with PDFs, documents, notes, and research • Source citations for every answer • Summaries and insights from your own data • Save web content and build your knowledge base • Voice notes with transcription • Works with modern AI models like OpenAI, Claude, and Gemini YOUR DATA, HANDLED RESPONSIBLY • Sensitive data is redacted before AI processing • You control when cloud AI is used • Use zero-retention open source cloud models • Your data is not used to train models Built for trust and real work. TRY ELEPHAS FREE Start your 7-day free trial and experience a safer way to use AI with your knowledge. Work smarter. Stay organized. Use AI where it actually matters. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy policy: https://elephas.app/privacy-ios This app can use APIs from OpenAI, Google and Anthropic. Elephas is not affiliated with or endorsed by these providers.

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

Elephas4 screens
Scribble Notepad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scribble Notepad at 100% against Elephas's 26%. Scribble Notepad also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 6). Elephas's advantage is price (Free vs $0.99) and ratings volume (12 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

Elephas is free to download; Scribble Notepad costs $0.99 up front. Elephas sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 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 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Elephas has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Elephas's written reviews are positive against 100% of Scribble Notepad's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Elephas versus Scribble Notepad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterElephasScribble Notepad
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.5 (12 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews26.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size68 MB0 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperSelvam SNo Grave LLC

Customer experience

Elephas

All ratings12 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive26.5%
Neutral20.6%
Negative52.9%

Scribble Notepad

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

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Elephas

Subscriptions6
  • Standard Monthly7 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • Pro Plus Monthly7 Days trial$29.991 Month
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  • Standard Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$199.991 Year
  • Pro Plus Yearly7 Days trial$299.991 Year
None

Scribble Notepad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Elephas free?
Elephas 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, Elephas or Scribble Notepad?
Scribble Notepad is rated higher. Elephas averages 2.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Scribble Notepad averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Elephas or Scribble Notepad have ads?
Neither Elephas nor Scribble Notepad shows ads.

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