# Smart Directions vs Cantoo Scribe

The clearest difference is update cadence: Cantoo Scribe at every 8 days against Smart Directions's every 4 months. Cantoo Scribe also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Smart Directions's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.5). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smart Directions sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cantoo Scribe sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $69.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Smart Directions ships an update every 4 months, Cantoo Scribe every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Smart Directions | Cantoo Scribe |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 8 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 159 MB | 212 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Domino (apps)](https://appshunter.io/developer/910245348) | [Cantoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1583463901) |

## What reviewers say

### Smart Directions

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smart-directions/id1449611242)

This app helps children improve oral and written comprehension skills through interactive game boards and customizable directions. It offers eight types of directions, progressing in difficulty, and concludes with a reinforcement game. An integrated editor allows for custom content creation.

**Highlights:** Illustrated game boards, Written or spoken directions, Eight direction types, Progressive difficulty levels, Reinforcement game, Custom direction editor

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Smart Directions Full Version | $24.99 | one-time |


### Cantoo Scribe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantoo-scribe/id1583463899)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cantoo Family Annuel | $69.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Smart Directions free?

Smart Directions is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Cantoo Scribe free?

Cantoo Scribe is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do Smart Directions or Cantoo Scribe have ads?

Neither Smart Directions nor Cantoo Scribe shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Smart Directions or Cantoo Scribe?

Smart Directions ships an update every 4 months, and Cantoo Scribe every 8 days. Most recently, Smart Directions was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cantoo Scribe on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*