Scribbble vs Ink2Go
Ink2Go bundles screen annotation with video recording and a whiteboard. Scribbble covers the annotation and whiteboard side 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 | ||
| Magnify (screen zoom) | ||
| 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, Measure, Magnify (screen zoom) and a Whiteboard mode
- 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
- Works across multiple monitors: draw on any display, or all of them
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, and 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
- Recording to video 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, Measure, Magnify (screen zoom) and a Whiteboard mode like Ink2Go's, plus built-in Snapshot capture and support for multiple monitors. 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.