Comparison

ScribbleView vs Video Annotation

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

Head to head
About

ScribbleView

Annotate videos and images with a pen tool, similar to a standard memo app. Adjust playback speed, zoom, and utilize drawing tools like erasers and rulers. Save your creations with undo/redo functionality.

Highlights
  • Write notes on video screens
  • Adjustable video playback speed
  • Zoom in/out drawing area
  • Pen, eraser, and ruler tools
  • Undo/Redo/All Clear notes
  • Frame-by-frame video control
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- Displays videos and images from the device's photo library. - You can use the pen tool to write notes on the displayed video screen. - You can zoom in and out of the drawing area. - Adjust video playback speed (0.25x, 0.5x, 1.0x, 2.0x). - You can use the same pen, eraser, and ruler as the standard memo app. - You can Undo/Redo/All Clear your notes. - You can play, stop, frame by frame, frame backward, and change the playback position by using the slider. Playback position can be changed by using the slider.

About

Video Annotation

Draw directly on videos with Apple Pencil or your finger, creating annotations that appear at specific moments. Organize and export your marked-up videos with timeline-based editing and flexible sharing options.

Highlights
  • Draw with Apple Pencil or finger
  • Timeline-based annotation timing
  • Multiple annotation tracks
  • Flexible video export options
  • Universal app for iPhone, iPad, Mac
  • Privacy-focused, content stays on device
Features
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VideoAnnotation lets you draw directly on videos with Apple Pencil or your finger. Create annotations that appear at specific moments and export your marked-up videos to share. DRAW WITH PENCILKIT/PAPERKIT • Use familiar Apple drawing tools - pens, pencils, markers, and highlighters • Draw with Apple Pencil on iPad for precise annotations • Choose colors and line widths that stand out on your footage • Annotations sync automatically across your devices TIMELINE-BASED EDITING • Create annotation tracks like professional video editors • Set exactly when each annotation appears and disappears • Drag and resize clips on the timeline • Multiple tracks for organizing complex annotations FLEXIBLE EXPORT • Export annotated videos to your Photos library • Share directly to social media, email, or AirDrop • Preserve original video quality • Works with videos from any source UNIVERSAL APP • Native experience on iPhone, iPad, and Mac • Optimized for each screen size • Full Apple Pencil support on iPad • Keyboard shortcuts on Mac PERFECT FOR • Sports coaches analyzing game footage • Teachers creating instructional videos • Content creators adding visual highlights • Professionals reviewing presentations • Anyone marking up video content PRIVACY FOCUSED Your videos stay on your device. We don't collect, upload, or share your content. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ScribbleView4 screens
Video Annotation3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Video Annotation at Free against ScribbleView's $1.99. ScribbleView's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On review sentiment, update cadence, 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

Video Annotation is free to download; ScribbleView costs $1.99 up front. Video Annotation sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. ScribbleView asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScribbleView ships an update every 3 months, Video Annotation every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ScribbleView versus Video Annotation: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribbleViewVideo Annotation
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—2.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHAYATO ONODERABinh An Tran

Customer experience

ScribbleView

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Video Annotation

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

ScribbleView

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Video Annotation

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro$17.991 Year

Questions

Is ScribbleView free?
ScribbleView costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Video Annotation free?
Video Annotation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScribbleView or Video Annotation have ads?
Neither ScribbleView nor Video Annotation shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScribbleView or Video Annotation?
ScribbleView ships an update every 3 months, and Video Annotation every 2 months. Most recently, ScribbleView was updated on September 16, 2026 and Video Annotation on September 25, 2026.

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