Simply Today vs Scribble
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Simply Today
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Plan your day in three time blocks β Morning, Afternoon, Evening. Not a calendar. Not a todo list. No streaks, no scores, no reminders nagging you. Just a simple daily planner for days that drift: What do I want to do today? Only today and tomorrow are on the table β no far-future scheduling, no backlog guilt, no minute-by-minute planning. Whether youβre adjusting to retirement, shaping weekends, or just want Saturday and Sunday to feel intentional, you build a personal list of activities and each day choose a few for Morning, Afternoon, and Evening. Thatβs the whole system. WHY SIMPLY TODAY? β’ A light framework β not productivity theater β’ No meeting blocks or calendar clutter β’ No notifications β open the app when youβre ready to plan or adjust β’ No habit tracking or gamification β just planning β’ No ads β open the app to plan your day, not to skip a banner HOW IT WORKS Add the activities that make your days feel good Each day, place a few into Morning, Afternoon, or Evening Done β revisit anytime you want to tweak your plan WHO ITβS FOR Simply Today is for anyone tired of overbuilt planners who wants a calm way to shape real life: retirement, open weekends, or ordinary days that deserve a little intention. YOUR DATA Sign in with Apple, Google, or email. Your plans sync to your account. Delete your account and data anytime from the app. Simply Today is intentionally small: planning for real life, without the noise.
Scribble
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Scribble is the fastest way to get a thought out of your head. Most to-do apps make you wait β open the app, find the right list, tap a plus, then type. By then the thought's gone and you're back to scribbling on paper. Scribble opens straight to a blank line with the keyboard already up. Type it, hit return, and it's saved. That's the whole app. β’ Instant capture β the keyboard is up the moment you open it. No menus, no lists to scroll past. β’ Rapid-fire β hit return to save and keep going. Empty your head in one sitting. β’ Natural dates β type "call mom friday" or "renew passport in 2 weeks" and Scribble quietly files the date for you. β’ Hands-free β say "Hey Siri, Scribble" on your iPhone or Apple Watch and just speak. It lands in your list. β’ Calm by design β pen-blue ink on warm paper. Nothing to configure, nothing to nag you. No account. No sign-up. No ads. Your jots stay on your device. Scribble isn't trying to be your project manager. It's the napkin that's always in your pocket β just faster.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Simply Today at 15.0 against Scribble's 18.0. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simply Today | Scribble |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 18.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dennis Whalen | ROBERT DANIEL FORCE |
In-app purchases
Simply Today
No in-app purchases
Scribble
No in-app purchases
Questions
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