Scribbble vs Ink2Go
Ink2Go bundles screen annotation with video recording and a whiteboard. Scribbble does one thing — drawing on your live Mac screen — and keeps it current with macOS.
What is Ink2Go?
Ink2Go is a screen annotation and recording app for macOS and Windows, sold as a one-time $19.99 purchase on the Mac App Store. You can write over any running app, flip to a black or white whiteboard, record the session to video with microphone audio and a webcam overlay, and save annotations as images. It's a capable all-rounder — but the Mac version hasn't shipped an update since 2020 and still lists macOS 10.7 as its minimum, so it predates Apple Silicon and several macOS releases.
Side-by-side comparison
| Feature | Scribbble | Ink2Go |
|---|---|---|
| macOS support | Yes (Mac-first) | |
| Apple Silicon native | Not stated | |
| Actively updated | Last Mac update 2020 | |
| Pen / Highlighter | ||
| Shapes (arrow, rectangle, ellipse) + Text | ||
| Spotlight (focus dim) | ||
| Measure tool | ||
| Snapshot capture (screen or region) | ||
| Whiteboard mode | ||
| Screen recording to video | ||
| Webcam overlay | ||
| Toolbar docks left or right | Sliding side toolbar | |
| Free download to try | Trial version | |
| Windows version | ||
| Companion screenshot annotator | Yes (free web tool) | |
| Pricing | Free download. Optional one-time license. | $19.99 one-time (Mac App Store). |
Where Scribbble wins
- Actively developed and built for current macOS
- Apple Silicon native
- Includes Spotlight (focus dim), Highlighter and Measure tools
- Built-in Snapshot tool to capture the whole screen or a region
- Toolbar docks to the left or right edge, or floats anywhere you drag it
- Free to download and try before buying a license
- Companion free Screenshot Annotate web tool for static markup
Where Ink2Go wins
- Built-in screen recording with microphone audio
- Webcam overlay for picture-in-picture recording
- Whiteboard mode with a black or white background
- One-time $19.99 purchase on the Mac App Store
- Also available on Windows
Choose Scribbble if…
- You're on an Apple Silicon Mac and want an app that's still being updated
- Drawing on the live screen is the job — you already record with QuickTime, OBS, Zoom or Loom
- You want Spotlight, Highlighter and Measure alongside pen, shapes and text
- You'd rather try the full app for free before paying
Choose Ink2Go if…
- You want annotation and video recording bundled into one cheap app
- Whiteboard mode with a webcam overlay is central to how you teach
- You need the same tool on both Windows and Mac
FAQ
Is Ink2Go still available for Mac?
Yes — it's still listed on the Mac App Store at $19.99. But the Mac version hasn't received an update since 2020 and its listed minimum is macOS 10.7, so if you're on a recent macOS or an Apple Silicon Mac it's worth testing that it still behaves the way you expect before you rely on it for a class or a client call.
What's the best Ink2Go alternative for Mac?
For live on-screen drawing, Scribbble is the closest Mac-native match: pen, highlighter, shapes, text, Spotlight and Measure, plus built-in Snapshot capture. It doesn't record video, so pair it with QuickTime, OBS or Loom if you need a recording as well.
Does Scribbble record video like Ink2Go?
No. Scribbble draws on the live screen, which means anything already capturing your display — QuickTime, OBS, Zoom, Loom — records your annotations automatically. That keeps Scribbble small and fast and lets you keep whichever recorder you already use.
Is Ink2Go free?
No. Ink2Go is a paid app — $19.99 one-time on the Mac App Store — with a trial version available. Scribbble is free to download and use, with an optional one-time license.