# Paperloop vs Scribly

The clearest difference is price: Scribly at Free against Paperloop's $2.99. Scribly also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). Paperloop's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.

Scribly is free to download; Paperloop costs $2.99 up front. Scribly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Paperloop asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Paperloop against 5.0 for Scribly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Paperloop ships an update every 2 days, Scribly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 4, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Paperloop | Scribly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperloop/id6745720096/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribly-easy-note-taking/id6751263910/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 8 MB | 199 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mason Earl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1138029742) | [SECOND BRAIN, K.K](https://appshunter.io/developer/1822459102) |

## What reviewers say

### Paperloop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paperloop/id6745720096)

Streamline your workflow with a smart keyboard extension that provides instant access to your clipboard. Organize, categorize, and pin important items for persistent storage. Enjoy a clean, intuitive interface designed to save you time and boost productivity.

**Highlights:** Smart keyboard extension, Clipboard access without app switching, Intelligent item organization, Persistent storage for copied items, Customizable themes, Privacy-focused data handling

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scribly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribly-easy-note-taking/id6751263910)

Capture thoughts, tasks, and ideas effortlessly in a beautifully designed, clutter-free notebook. Organize notes with folders and labels, track your mood, and set reminders. Protect your private information with app lock.

**Highlights:** Quick and simple note-taking, Organize with folders and labels, Daily journal and mood tracker, Pinned and favorite notes, Smart search functionality, Reminders and alerts, App lock for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scribly Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Scribly Yearly Premium | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Paperloop free?

Paperloop costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scribly free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Paperloop or Scribly?

Paperloop and Scribly are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Paperloop or Scribly have ads?

Scribly shows ads; Paperloop does not.

### Which is updated more often, Paperloop or Scribly?

Paperloop ships an update every 2 days, and Scribly every 2 months. Most recently, Paperloop was updated on September 4, 2026 and Scribly on August 1, 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.*