Comparison

Inku vs ScribbleScan

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Inku

This app offers a unique approach to daily planning, adapting to your personal rhythm rather than imposing rigid structures. It features AI-powered summaries, a calming interface, and personalization options to help you manage tasks and time effectively.

Highlights
  • AI Smart Summaries
  • Joyful Daily Overview
  • Intuitive & Mindful Design
  • Personalize Your Companion
  • Seamless Sync
  • Retro Aesthetics
Features
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Finally, a planner that gets how your brain actually works. Inku isn't another rigid calendar telling you to "just be more organized." It's designed for people who lose track of time, underestimate how long things take, and feel paralyzed by their own to-do lists. Whether you struggle with ADHD, have an unpredictable schedule, or just feel like your days control you instead of the other way around—Inku adapts to your rhythm, not the other way around. Stop fighting your brain. Start working with it. Inku: Your Schedule, Reimagined with Heart. Inspired by our beloved ePaper device, the Inku app brings its unique blend of smart organization and charming whimsy directly to your iPhone. It’s more than just a planner; it’s a companion that genuinely cares about helping you balance life and productivity. What Makes Inku Different? - Joyful Daily Overview: See your entire day at a glance, beautifully laid out and clutter-free. No more overwhelming notifications – just clear, focused plans. - AI Smart Summaries: Meetings, tasks, and events distilled to their essence (Who, What, Why). Plus, enjoy surprising, witty commentary generated by our empathetic AI – because your schedule deserves a little fun! - Intuitive & Mindful Design: Experience a clean, visually calming interface that feels like a breath of fresh air. Designed to reduce screen fatigue and help you focus, inspired by the gentle feel of ePaper. - Personalize Your Companion: Express yourself! Customize your app's look with unique themes and personalize your experience with custom avatars. Make Inku truly yours. - Seamless Sync: Connects effortlessly with your favorite and existing Calendars, To-dos, and Reminders, so all your important appointments and tasks are always in sync and waiting for their personalized Inku touch. - Nostalgic Charm, Modern Utility: Perfect for those who love retro aesthetics but demand cutting-edge smart features. Inku bridges the gap between classic appeal and modern efficiency. Reclaim Your Focus. Reignite Your Joy. Stop letting your calendar stress you out. With Inku, you gain a powerful, intelligent, and genuinely delightful daily organizer that helps you stay on track, reduce distraction, and achieve that elusive work-life balance. It's the life-hack you've been waiting for. Download Inku today and take back control of your time. Note: Full Inku app experience requires an subscription/trial. Privacy Policy: https://inkboard.ink/policies/privacy-policy Terms of Service: https://inkboard.ink/policies/terms-of-service

About

ScribbleScan

Features
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Scan your handwritten notes and search them easily! ScribbleScan can recognize most handwriting, even those messy scrawly notes you wrote in a hurry. Have some printed notes, random business cards, flyer or coupons you'll surely lose? Add those in and ScribbleScan will let you search them too! Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA) apply: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Inku4 screens
ScribbleScan3 screens

Verdict

The call

Inku and ScribbleScan are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. Inku sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and ScribbleScan sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Inku versus ScribbleScan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkuScribbleScan
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (165 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews69.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings165 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size200 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInkboard, Inc.Papier Labs

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Inku

Subscriptions13
  • Inku Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Inku Weekly Subscription$5.997 Days
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
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  • Inku Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Annual7 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Annual$14.991 Year
  • Inku Annual1 Month trial$14.991 Year
  • Inku Annual3 Days trial$14.991 Year
  • Annual Inku1 Year trial$24.991 Year
  • AnnualPlus$24.991 Year
  • Annual Plus3 Days trial$24.991 Year
  • Annual$34.991 Year
  • Annual Inku1 Year trial$34.991 Year
One-time2
  • Whimsy Pack 100$4.99
  • Lifetime Purchase$59.99
2 purchases

ScribbleScan

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$5.001 Month
  • Premium Annual$45.001 Year

Questions

Is Inku free?
Inku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScribbleScan free?
ScribbleScan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Inku or ScribbleScan have ads?
Neither Inku nor ScribbleScan shows ads.

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