Comparison

iNewNotes vs Scribble Save

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

Head to head
About

iNewNotes

Features
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The Portable notebook app allows you to jot down anything you see or think at any time to leave behind touching memories. The tidy, sleek desktop and document encryption allows you to keep your secrets to yourself, while other practical functions available include: document content search, positioning service, sending messages, emails(attachment text or pdf file) and tagging files etc.

About

Scribble Save

Features
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Scribble Save makes it simple to bring your handwritten notes into the digital world.ย  Snap a picture of your notebook page or whiteboard, and our AI transcribes the content and identifies tasks to keep you organized. Key Features: โ€ข Easy Transcription: Convert your handwritten notes into text with a quick photo. โ€ข Task Extraction: Automatically find and save tasks from your notes. โ€ข AI Chat: Leverage AI to chat with your notebook. Find specific pages, or ask for summaries of multiple pages. This feature is still in BETA. โ€ข Stay Focused: Stay present during meetings or brainstorms without worrying about capturing every detail. โ€ข Organize Brainstorms: Save and organize whiteboard notes after creative sessions. โ€ข On-the-Go Access: Carry your notes and tasks with you wherever you are. Scribble Save is designed for anyone who loves handwriting but wants the flexibility and organization of digital tools. Keep your notes and ideas organized effortlessly. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Scribble Save4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scribble Save at Free against iNewNotes's $1.99. Scribble Save also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 months) and device support (3 vs 1). iNewNotes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). On ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Scribble Save is free to download; iNewNotes costs $1.99 up front. Scribble Save sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. iNewNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iNewNotes ships an update every 11 months, Scribble Save every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on May 16, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences ยท 1 level
iNewNotes versus Scribble Save: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriNewNotesScribble Save
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 11 monthsEvery 3 days โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS12.1 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size1 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developertdtom LouDANIEL PETER MARCUS

In-app purchases

None

iNewNotes

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Scribble Save

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Access$2.991 Month

Questions

Is iNewNotes free?
iNewNotes costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scribble Save free?
Scribble Save is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do iNewNotes or Scribble Save have ads?
Neither iNewNotes nor Scribble Save shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iNewNotes or Scribble Save?
iNewNotes ships an update every 11 months, and Scribble Save every 3 days. Most recently, iNewNotes was updated on May 16, 2026 and Scribble Save on September 25, 2026.

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