Inkwell vs Jusstalk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Inkwell
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Inkwell connects Apple Pencil handwriting and audio on one timeline. β’ Record audio while taking handwritten notes β’ Tap handwriting to play from that moment β’ Navigate multiple pages and recording segments β’ Share the writing process as a real MP4 time-lapse β’ Export single- or multi-page PDFs β’ Organize with folders, note locks, pens, and paper templates β’ Back up notes and recordings in one .inkwell file β’ One-time Pro purchase with no monthly subscription Your notes are stored on your device. You can now import PDFs, write on them with Apple Pencil, and replay audio from your handwriting.
Jusstalk
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Turn a recording into text you can review, edit, copy, share, and export. Jusstalk is designed for quick voice notes, meetings, interviews, lectures, and ideas you would rather speak than type. The app interface is currently available in French. CHOOSE HOW YOU USE MISTRAL β’ Managed access: get three transcriptions, then unlock the Jusstalk-managed service with one non-consumable in-app purchase. There is no subscription and no additional metered Jusstalk charge. β’ Bring your own key: you can also add and validate a personal Mistral API key, then use Jusstalk without an app purchase or an app-imposed transcription count. Your Mistral credits, prices, quotas, and rate limits still apply. BUILT FOR THE WHOLE WORKFLOW β’ Record from one clear control. β’ Keep an offline recording on your device until a connection returns. β’ Review and correct the transcription. β’ Copy or share the result. β’ Export TXT, Markdown, JSON, PDF, DOCX, HTML, RTF, or CSV. β’ Restore your one-time purchase on another eligible device. PRIVACY, EXPLAINED Jusstalk requires microphone access only when you choose to record. Saved transcriptions, pending recordings, and preferences remain on your device. A personal Mistral key is stored in the Apple Keychain and requests go directly to Mistral. Trial and purchased managed requests use Jusstalkβs secure relay before being forwarded to Mistral. Jusstalk has no ads, analytics, or cross-app tracking. AI transcription can contain errors. Review important text before relying on it.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Jusstalk at 3 against Inkwell's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Inkwell sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jusstalk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Inkwell ships an update every 4 weeks, Jusstalk every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 12, 2026.
| Parameter | Inkwell | Jusstalk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | NOH HIYEONG | Eloi Carrelet |
In-app purchases
Inkwell
- Inkwell Pro$4.99
Jusstalk
- Jusstalk Pro$7.99









