Scribble. vs Word on Fire Institute
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scribble.
This app provides unlimited note-taking capabilities for writers and creatives. It also features a library to showcase and discover books, along with social networking tools to connect with other authors, share progress, and ask writing-related questions.
- Unlimited note-taking
- Scribble Library book showcase
- Book submission portal
- Social networking for writers
- Direct messaging and chat
- Community Q&A for writers
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Unlimited usage of the Notes. Fully express yourself to write, save, and store your thoughts with no limits! You will have access to unlimited characters and note files to save and share through multiple sources! Scribble Library. Showcase your work on our exclusive Scribble Library for all to see! Once you submit your information, we will post your submitted book cover and information in the Scribble Library Directory to be available for all users to see, read, rate and review! Scribble Library Book Submission 1. Upload Book Cover 2. Title of Book 3. Author Name 4. Genre 5. Book Summary 6. Upload electronic manuscript pdf. (Optional) 7. External Links (i.e. website, Amazon link, ext.) (optional) 8. Submit! Social Networking • Network, connect and interactive with other writers and authors. • Share what's on your mind, share photos, videos, announce major events in your process of writing. • Express yourself through your profile and posts, watch, react, interact, and stay in touch with your others throughout the day. • Enjoy the entertainment from content and from other users which will provide you with answers to burning questions you may have or offer a different perspective on your writing journey. • Tell your story. Share your inspiration. You never know who you could help along the way. Chat • You will be able to communicate with others. • Create relationships, make friends and expand your ideas and content with like minded people. • Express yourself with stickers, emojis and gifs when words aren't enough. Questions • What are your questions about publishing a book? How do I get through writer's block? Where do I start? Ask those questions here and get them answered by the Scribble community. • Interact, voice your opinions and connect with others that may be in the same stages in the writing process as you. Contact Us • Stay connected. Get notified when your friends like, comment and share posts. • We want to stay in touch as well. Through contact us, Scribble wants to hear about your progression on the app and in your writing process. • Let us know! Scribble is devoted to ensuring each writer and author are fully equipped with what you need to further your success in writing.
Word on Fire Institute
This app connects you with a global Catholic community for spiritual growth and evangelization. Access courses, live seminars, prayer resources, and practical guidance to deepen your faith and share it with others.
- Thriving community discussions
- Monthly live seminars
- Practical evangelization training
- Prayer resources (Rosary, intentions)
- Daily Scripture reflections
- Sunday Sermon videos
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* Pray. Learn. Gather. Evangelize. Join the largest online Catholic community! * WHAT IS THE WORD ON FIRE INSTITUTE? Word on Fire Catholic Ministries is a nonprofit global media apostolate that supports the work of Bishop Robert Barron and reaches millions of people to draw them into—or back to—the Catholic faith. The mission of the Word on Fire Institute is to teach people to lead the culture to Christ with beauty, goodness, and truth. Word on Fire offers members specialized training, community discussions, courses, live seminars, and more! With courses, community groups, and over 25,000 members, there is something for everyone. Whether you're a devout follower or exploring your faith, this app brings you a curated selection of transformative content, empowering you to delve deeper into your spiritual journey. Download this app to join the quickly growing Word on Fire Institute and to pray, learn, gather, and evangelize." WHAT YOU GET! *THRIVING COMMUNITY: Our vibrant community offers a supportive space for meaningful discussions, shared experiences, and mutual encouragement. *MONTHLY SEMINAR: Join the Institute Professors and Fellows for monthly live seminars on various topics! *PRACTICAL EVANGELIZATION: Acquire invaluable insights and techniques to effortlessly introduce Christ into every heart and foster meaningful conversations. *PRAYER: Rosary group, prayer intentions, daily Scripture reflections from Bishop Barron, Sunday Sermon videos, and more! Need help? Have questions? Call: (866) 928-1237 ext. 2 or email help@wordonfire.institute
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Word on Fire Institute at 4.9 against Scribble.'s 4.0. Word on Fire Institute also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 49). Scribble.'s advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Scribble. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Word on Fire Institute asks for nothing beyond the download.
Word on Fire Institute holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Word on Fire Institute has 1.2K ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Scribble.'s written reviews are positive against 75% of Word on Fire Institute's.
Scribble. ships an update every 2 weeks, Word on Fire Institute every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scribble. | Word on Fire Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (49 ratings) | 4.9 (1.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 49 | 1.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 103 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Scribble LLC | Word on Fire Catholic Ministries |
Customer experience
Scribble.
Word on Fire Institute
Bugs and requests
Scribble.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Word on Fire Institute
Reported bugs
2 issues- App defaulting to black screen with floating shapes
- Logged-in users getting kicked out after 10 minutes
Requested features
3 requests- 5-second back/forward buttons in video player
- Ability to copy and paste multiple paragraphs
- Improved organization and navigation of courses
In-app purchases
Scribble.
- Unlimited Notes - Monthly$2.991 Month
- Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
- Unlimited Notes - Yearly$25.991 Year
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- Premium Yearly$54.991 Year
Word on Fire Institute
No in-app purchases
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