InkPalette vs Scribbles.ink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
InkPalette
Instantly identify fountain pen ink shades from your surroundings using your camera or photos. Discover personalized ink recommendations, explore a vast library of inks with detailed profiles, and save your favorites. It's the ultimate tool for fountain pen enthusiasts to find their next perfect ink.
- Camera-based ink color matching
- Personalized ink recommendations
- Extensive ink library with detailed profiles
- Save favorite inks and search history
- Community reviews and writing samples
- In-app blog on fountain pen culture
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InkPalette turns the colors you love into the perfect fountain pen ink, instantly. See a shade in a sunset, a painting, or a favorite sweater? Point your camera and discover inks that match. It's the easiest way to find your next favorite ink. _____________________________ COLOR MATCHING Point your camera, pick from a photo, or use the color wheel to find matching inks. A precision loupe helps you nail the exact shade. PERSONALIZED RECOMMENDATIONS Get ink suggestions with writing samples and descriptions of how each ink looks and feels on paper. EXPLORE & DISCOVER Browse thousands of inks across hundreds of brands - shimmer, iron gall, shading, and colors you never knew existed. DETAILED INK PROFILES Swatches, best uses, similar inks, and community reviews for every ink in the library. FAVORITES & HISTORY Save inks you love and revisit past color searches. Sign in with email, Google, or Apple to sync across devices. BLOG Read articles about inks, writing, and fountain pen culture, right inside the app. JAPANESE LOCALIZATION Full Japanese language support throughout the app. _____________________________ Whether you're searching for a new everyday writer or chasing a color you spotted in the wild, InkPalette makes the journey easy and delightful.
Scribbles.ink
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Scribbles.ink transforms your handwriting into a fully functional TrueType font you can use anywhere — in documents, presentations, messages, and more. TRACE YOUR HANDWRITING • Draw each character individually with Apple Pencil • Write whole words and let Scribbles segment them automatically • Freeform mode: write naturally and AI-powered recognition maps each character • Full pressure sensitivity and calligraphic stroke support BUILD YOUR FONT • Generate four font weights — Light, Regular, Bold, Heavy • Export single-weight TTF or multi-weight variable font collections • Edit glyph points and fine-tune metrics for professional results • Enable cursive letter connections for script-style fonts • Import and export SVG glyphs from other design tools USE IT EVERYWHERE • Install your font directly on your device • Type with your handwriting using the built-in custom keyboard • Test your font in the live Playground and share cards featuring your lettering • Export and share font files to use on any platform SUBSCRIPTION OPTIONS • Free: Unlimited projects, all characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9), individual trace mode, build fonts in all weights, Playground with shareable cards • Plus: Words trace mode, export and share font files, install fonts on device • Pro: Freeform AI trace, variable font collections, SVG import/export, glyph editing, cursive connections All font processing happens on-device. Your handwriting data stays private. Support URL: https://scribbles.ink/support Privacy Policy URL: https://www.scribbles.ink/privacy Terms URL: https://www.scribbles.ink/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: InkPalette at none against Scribbles.ink's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scribbles.ink sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. InkPalette asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | InkPalette | Scribbles.ink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.5 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryuji Ganaha | DynamWorks LLC |
In-app purchases
InkPalette
No in-app purchases
Scribbles.ink
- Scribbles Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Scribbles Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- Scribbles Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
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- Scribbles Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
- Scribbles Pro Lifetime$129.99









