# Studocu vs Scribd

The clearest difference is rating: Studocu at 4.7 against Scribd's 2.8. Studocu also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (48% vs 14%). Scribd's advantage is chart position (#117 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Studocu sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $34.99 per 3 months and Scribd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Studocu holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studocu has 5.8K ratings behind it against 275, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Studocu's written reviews are positive against 14% of Scribd's.

Studocu ships an update weekly, Scribd fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Studocu | Scribd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studocu-notes-and-practice/id1460235511/reviews)** | [2.8 (275 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.8K** | 275 |
| Positive reviews | **47.9% of reviews** | 14.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#117** |
| Size | 90 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [StuDocu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1460235510) | [Scribd](https://appshunter.io/developer/332135353) |

## What reviewers say

### Studocu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studocu-notes-and-practice/id1460235511)

Record lectures and generate instant AI-powered notes, transcripts, and summaries. Transform your class recordings into study quizzes and organized notes. This app helps students study smarter by automating note-taking and providing AI-driven study tools.

**Highlights:** AI lecture recording, Automatic transcripts, AI-generated summaries, Quiz maker from notes, AI Camera Solver, Homework helper

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Standard Premium (Quarterly) | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Standard Premium (Quarterly) | $34.99 | per 3 months |
| Standard Premium (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Standard Premium (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |
| Standard Premium (Yearly) | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Helpful for studying
- 👍 Easy to navigate
- 💡 Useful for finding course materials
- 👍 Great customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Documents fail to load
- 🐛 Transcription issues
- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Privacy concerns

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues
- Inconsistent performance across devices
- Unreliable transcription and summary generation

**Requested features**

- Ability to upload and save own notes
- Option to create custom courses
- Improved search and filtering
- Offline access to documents


### Scribd

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Education (US App Store)

Access a vast library of over 200 million documents covering diverse topics, from government records and research papers to DIY guides and user manuals. Understand anything with shared knowledge from a global community. Read offline and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Access 200M+ documents, Official government documents, Research papers and dissertations, User manuals and DIY guides, Offline PDF downloads, Sync across multiple devices, Includes Everand and SlideShare

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Scribd Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $3.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $6.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $7.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $9.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Scribd Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Everand Membership | $11.99 | per month |
| Everand Membership | $16.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Excellent content library
- 💯 Great value for money
- 🤓 Helpful for research and learning
- 🙌 Seamless reading experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes
- 🔒 Difficult to cancel subscription
- 💰 Unexpected charges after cancellation
- 🤯 Confusing navigation between Scribd and Everand

**Reported bugs**

- Login issues due to constant redirects
- Inability to download or access certain content
- Syncing problems between devices

**Requested features**

- Offline reading mode
- Ability to highlight and annotate content
- Improved search and discovery features
- Support for older device models


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Studocu free?

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

### Is Scribd free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Studocu or Scribd?

Studocu is rated higher. Studocu averages 4.7 out of 5 from 5.8K ratings, while Scribd averages 2.8 from 275 ratings.

### Do Studocu or Scribd have ads?

Neither Studocu nor Scribd shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Studocu or Scribd?

Studocu ships an update weekly, and Scribd fortnightly. Most recently, Studocu was updated on September 28, 2026 and Scribd on September 29, 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.*