Comparison

Screenshot vs ScribblePad

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

Head to head
About

Screenshot

Features
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Every screenshot hides something you need to understand. ExplainShot uses AI to explain it in seconds. Paste or pick any screenshot and ExplainShot gets to work immediately. On-device OCR extracts every word from the image, then AI identifies what you are looking at — code, math, legal text, a chart, medical information, an error message, or general content — and explains it in plain language. You choose how deep to go. Pick ELI5 for a simple, jargon-free breakdown. Choose Normal for a balanced explanation that covers the essentials. Select Technical when you need the full picture. Switch levels anytime to match exactly what you need. The Share Extension makes ExplainShot part of every app you use. Send a screenshot straight from Safari, Messages, Photos, or any other app without copying, switching, or extra steps. Your explanation is ready in moments. Every explanation is saved on-device so you can revisit it whenever you need. No cloud uploads, no account required, no data leaving your phone. Whether you are a developer staring at a cryptic error, a student puzzling over a complex chart, a patient trying to make sense of medical results, or anyone who encounters confusing content on their screen — ExplainShot was built for you. Designed natively for iOS with clean light and dark themes that feel right at home. Premium unlocks unlimited daily explanations and priority processing, perfect for power users who rely on ExplainShot throughout their day. Download ExplainShot and stop wondering what you are looking at. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://explain-shot-support-site.vercel.app/privacy

About

ScribblePad

A private, free note-taking and PDF annotation app for Apple devices. It offers natural handwriting, organization tools, and optional cloud backup to your own storage. Enjoy a distraction-free experience with no accounts or tracking.

Highlights
  • Natural handwriting with Apple Pencil
  • PDF annotation and markup
  • Organize notes with subjects and notebooks
  • On-device handwriting search (OCR)
  • Audio recording synced to notes
  • Optional Google Drive/iCloud backup
  • Offline functionality
Features
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The free, private note app for iPhone, iPad & Mac. No subscription, no account, no tracking — just fast handwriting, PDF markup, and backup to YOUR own cloud. Write naturally with Apple Pencil, organize notes into colorful subjects, and keep everything synced to your own Google Drive or iCloud. Nothing lives on our servers — your notes stay yours. WRITING & TOOLS • Smooth, low-latency ink (PencilKit) — pen, pencil, highlighter, eraser, lasso • Pinch to zoom, palm rejection, and ruler • Add text boxes, shapes, images, and stickers on top of your ink ORGANIZE • Subjects → notebooks → pages, drag to reorder • Templates: blank, ruled, grid, dotted + your own custom pages • Search your handwriting instantly with on-device OCR PDF & IMPORT/EXPORT • Import and annotate PDFs • Export as PDF, PNG, or the native .scribble format • Share notes with other ScribblePad users AUDIO • Record audio synced to your strokes — replay your notes in time PRIVATE BACKUP & SYNC (OPTIONAL) • Back up to your own Google Drive (the app only sees files it creates) or iCloud • Works fully offline — the cloud is yours, not ours No sign-up. No ads. No data collection. Just a beautiful place to think.

Screenshots

Screenshot4 screens
ScribblePad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScribblePad at none against Screenshot's 3. 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. Screenshot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. ScribblePad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Screenshot ships an update weekly, ScribblePad every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Screenshot versus ScribblePad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScreenshotScribblePad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKenneth John Silvere EmmanuelSagar Seth

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Screenshot

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$2.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year
None

ScribblePad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Screenshot free?
Screenshot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ScribblePad free?
ScribblePad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Screenshot or ScribblePad have ads?
Neither Screenshot nor ScribblePad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Screenshot or ScribblePad?
Screenshot ships an update weekly, and ScribblePad every 4 days. Most recently, Screenshot was updated on September 25, 2026 and ScribblePad on October 9, 2026.

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