# Void Journal vs SCALPEL

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SCALPEL at none against Void Journal's 6. SCALPEL also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Void Journal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. SCALPEL asks for nothing beyond the download.

Void Journal ships an update every 6 weeks, SCALPEL every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Void Journal | SCALPEL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 days** |
| Size | 79 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ERIK GARAJ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1712490237) | [Don Prosser](https://appshunter.io/developer/1887995584) |

## What reviewers say

### Void Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/void-journal-shadow-work/id6757910134)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| The Archivist's Oath | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Void Journal Pro | $24.99 | per year |
| Small Vial | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ink Bottle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Master's Inkwell | $4.99 | one-time |
| Void Journal Pro | $44.99 | one-time |


### SCALPEL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scalpel-make-the-cut/id6764816420)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Void Journal free?

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

### Is SCALPEL free?

SCALPEL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Void Journal or SCALPEL have ads?

Neither Void Journal nor SCALPEL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Void Journal or SCALPEL?

Void Journal ships an update every 6 weeks, and SCALPEL every 5 days. Most recently, Void Journal was updated on October 31, 2026 and SCALPEL on October 31, 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.*