Comparison

Scribble vs Real Todo

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

Head to head
About

Scribble

Features
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Scribble is a simple and lightweight to-do list for iOS as a companion to the MacOS app.. Add tasks quickly, use tags to keep things tidy, and focus on what matters — without extra menus or complicated setups. Scribble keeps everything in one list so you can spend less time managing tasks and more time doing them. Features: • Add tasks instantly with no clutter. • Keep things organized with easy tags. • Filter tasks by tag when you need focus. • Turn on Focus Mode to see only the tasks you’ve picked. • Clean design that stays out of your way. Scribble is for people who want to stay organized without getting lost in settings and workflows.

About

Real Todo

Features
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Real Todo is a minimal task app built for everyday follow-through. The main screen stays simple: one task list and a native bottom command area for switching active/completed items, searching, and adding. No tab maze, no heavy project setup. Open it, capture the task, finish it, move on. Create tasks with text, voice, or photos. Voice capture turns spoken thoughts into editable text. Photo entries let you keep receipts, whiteboards, screenshots, or other visual context inside the task. Each task can include a title, notes, attachments, completion state, and quick actions for restore, delete, and copy. Key features - Active and completed task views - Native bottom search that filters the current view - Text, voice, and photo-based creation - Markdown-style writing with inline photo previews - Date-grouped lists with recent items first - Swipe actions for complete, restore, delete, and copy - Local-first storage for tasks and attachments - One-time Pro upgrade for unlimited task creation Best for - Capturing small tasks before they disappear - Keeping a lightweight personal checklist - Turning voice notes into actionable items - Saving photo context together with what you need to do Real Todo is not built to turn life into a project management system. It is built to help you catch the next real thing and get back to doing it. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scribble4 screens
Real Todo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scribble at none against Real Todo's 2. Real Todo's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Real Todo sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Scribble asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribble ships an update monthly, Real Todo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Scribble versus Real Todo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribbleReal Todo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, MaciPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNiels Hoogendoorn胜天 何

In-app purchases

None

Scribble

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Real Todo

One-time2
  • Real Todo Pro Lifetime$0.99
  • Small Tip$0.99

Questions

Is Scribble free?
Scribble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Real Todo free?
Real Todo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scribble or Real Todo have ads?
Neither Scribble nor Real Todo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scribble or Real Todo?
Scribble ships an update monthly, and Real Todo every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scribble was updated on October 7, 2026 and Real Todo on October 11, 2026.

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