Comparison

Cogito vs scrbl

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

Head to head
About

Cogito

Features
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Cogito β€” Think. Capture. Organize. Cogito is a clean, minimalist note-taking app designed to help you capture ideas and stay organized β€” with no accounts, no cloud, and no data collection. Your thoughts stay private on your device. Write fast, organize with labels, and find anything in seconds. Organize with Labels Tag notes with color-coded labels β€” Work, Personal, Ideas, Finance, Health, Travel, and more. Filter your list in one tap. Powerful Search Find any note by title or content instantly with a fast, always-visible search bar. Sort Your Way Order notes by name, date modified, or date created β€” ascending or descending. Bulk Actions Select multiple notes to delete them at once and keep your list clean. Trash & Recovery Deleted a note by mistake? Cogito moves it to trash first so you can restore it before it's gone for good. Light, Dark & System Theme Switch between light mode, dark mode, or follow your system setting. Adjustable Font Size Choose from four sizes to make writing and reading comfortable for you. Cogito Premium Unlock unlimited notes and a custom accent color to make the app truly yours. Why Cogito? Unlike cluttered note apps packed with features you'll never use, Cogito focuses on what matters: capturing your thoughts quickly, organizing them intuitively, and keeping them private on your device. Perfect For - Quick notes and reminders - Project and work organization - Study notes - Personal journals - Ideas and to-do lists Download Cogito and keep your thoughts to yourself. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

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.

Screenshots

Cogito4 screens
scrbl3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: scrbl at none against Cogito's 3. On price, ads, device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Cogito sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. scrbl asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Cogito versus scrbl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCogitoscrbl
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.217.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size44 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFranck HuStrΔ“t Apps

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Cogito

Subscriptions2
  • Cogito Premium$3.991 Month
  • Cogito Premium$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Cogito Premium$12.99
None

scrbl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cogito free?
Cogito is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is scrbl free?
scrbl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cogito or scrbl have ads?
Neither Cogito nor scrbl shows ads.

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