My Next vs scrbl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
My Next
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My Next: Note is a calm, private note app for your personal life β not work. Capture thoughts, ideas, and context without pressure. Just open, write, and trust that everything is saved. FAST CAPTURE Start writing immediately. Every note saves automatically as you type, when you leave the app, and when your phone locks. There is no save button because you never need one. SIMPLE RICH TEXT Format notes with Bold, Italic, and Headings using a clean inline toolbar. Enough to give your writing structure without the complexity of a word processor. ORGANIZE WITH NOTEBOOKS Group related notes into Notebooks when you want to. Or keep everything in All Notes. Pin important notes so they stay easy to find. PRIVATE BY DEFAULT No account required. No tracking. No ads. Your app content stays on your device, under your control. Back up anytime to iCloud, Files, Dropbox, or AirDrop. EXTRA WHEN YOU NEED IT Create unlimited notes for free and organize up to 3 Notebooks. Upgrade to Extra for unlimited Notebooks, advanced search, note export, biometric lock, and sharing from other apps. QUIET BY DESIGN No feeds. No social features. No gamification. Just a calm place to think, write, and keep what matters. Terms of Use (EULA): https://mynextstudio.com/my-next/note/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://mynextstudio.com/my-next/note/privacy/
scrbl
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scrbl is a simple way to capture thoughts as they happen. Open the app, type a thought, and hit send. Entries are automatically timestamped and grouped by day, creating a clear timeline you can return to anytime. Use the home screen widget to capture thoughts instantly with a single tap. No setup, no organization, no friction. Everything stays on your device. No accounts, no cloud, no sync. scrbl is built for quick thoughts, small moments, and ideas you do not want to lose.
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The clearest difference is in-app purchases: scrbl at none against My Next's 7. scrbl also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 weeks). My Next's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. My Next sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. scrbl asks for nothing beyond the download.
My Next ships an update every 5 weeks, scrbl every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | My Next | scrbl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lars Bruce | StrΔt Apps |
In-app purchases
My Next
- Extra Monthly$1.991 Month
- My Next: Extra$2.991 Month
- Extra Yearly$14.991 Year
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- My Next: Extra$24.991 Year
- Coffee$2.99
- Support$4.99
- Super Supporter$9.99
scrbl
No in-app purchases









