# Scribble. vs Hey Circl

The clearest difference is rating: Hey Circl at 5.0 against Scribble.'s 4.0. Hey Circl also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). Scribble.'s advantage is ratings volume (49 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scribble. sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Hey Circl sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Hey Circl holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scribble. has 49 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scribble. ships an update every 2 weeks, Hey Circl every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scribble. | Hey Circl |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble/id6446912983/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-circl/id6761967093/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **49** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 59 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scribble LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1592551496) | [Nexrage Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/964319662) |

## What reviewers say

### Scribble.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribble/id6446912983)

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.

**Highlights:** Unlimited note-taking, Scribble Library book showcase, Book submission portal, Social networking for writers, Direct messaging and chat, Community Q&A for writers

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Notes - Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Unlimited Notes - Yearly | $25.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $54.99 | per year |


### Hey Circl

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hey-circl/id6761967093)

This app helps groups make decisions together, suggesting personalized recommendations for movies, restaurants, activities, and more. It learns your group's preferences over time to offer smarter choices and streamlines the decision-making process.

**Highlights:** Group decision making, Personalized recommendations, Multiple categories (movies, food, etc.), Live voting, Decision history, iMessage integration, Home Screen widget

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Circl Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Creator Pro | $24.99 | per month |
| Circl Pro (Yearly) | $39.99 | per year |
| Creator Pro (Yearly) | $249.99 | per year |
| 5 rounds | $2.49 | one-time |
| 15 rounds | $5.99 | one-time |
| 40 rounds | $13.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scribble. free?

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

### Is Hey Circl free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scribble. or Hey Circl?

Hey Circl is rated higher. Scribble. averages 4.0 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Hey Circl averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Scribble. or Hey Circl have ads?

Neither Scribble. nor Hey Circl shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scribble. or Hey Circl?

Scribble. ships an update every 2 weeks, and Hey Circl every 3 days. Most recently, Scribble. was updated on November 3, 2026 and Hey Circl on October 31, 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.*