# Wiser vs Scribd

The clearest difference is rating: Wiser at 4.7 against Scribd's 2.8. Wiser also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (41% vs 14%). Scribd's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#128 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wiser sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month and Scribd sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wiser holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wiser has 56K ratings behind it against 281, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Wiser's written reviews are positive against 14% of Scribd's.

Wiser ships an update every 10 days, Scribd fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wiser | Scribd |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (56K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiser-bite-sized-learning/id1619331385/reviews)** | [2.8 (281 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **56K** | 281 |
| Positive reviews | **40.7% of reviews** | 14.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Best chart rank | — | **#128** |
| Size | 211 MB | 156 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [HUBX](https://appshunter.io/developer/1619331387) | [Scribd](https://appshunter.io/developer/332135353) |

## What reviewers say

### Wiser

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wiser-bite-sized-learning/id1619331385)

Access concise summaries of popular books covering personal development, business, and more. Read or listen to key ideas to enhance your daily learning routine. Features spaced repetition for effective review and offline access to content.

**Highlights:** Written and audio book summaries, Spaced repetition for review, Offline access to summaries, Personalized reading experience, Daily featured book summary, Topic-based exploration

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Titles for 1 Month | $12.99 | per month |
| Book summary subs. 1 year | $26.49 | per year |
| Unlock All Titles for 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Unlock All Titles for 3 Months | $29.99 | per 3 months |
| Unlock All Titles for 1 Year | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Book Summaries Subs. | $52.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Book Summaries Subs. | $89.99 | per year |
| 1 Year Book Summaries Subs. | $89.99 | per year |
| Unlimited Infographics Access | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Efficient book summaries
- 💡 Diverse learning topics
- 🤩 Motivational and inspirational content
- 🎧 Convenient audio option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of transparency in subscription model
- 💸 Expensive subscription price
- 🤖 Robotic narration quality
- 🔍 Limited book selection

**Reported bugs**

- Blank screens and crashes
- Inability to resume books from where left off
- Inaccurate progress tracking

**Requested features**

- Offline book downloads
- Progress tracking and bookmarking
- More personalized recommendations
- Ability to cancel subscription within the app


### Scribd

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

**Currently charting:** #128 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 (8)**

| 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 |

**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 Wiser free?

Wiser 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, Wiser or Scribd?

Wiser is rated higher. Wiser averages 4.7 out of 5 from 56K ratings, while Scribd averages 2.8 from 281 ratings.

### Do Wiser or Scribd have ads?

Wiser shows ads; Scribd does not.

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

Wiser ships an update every 10 days, and Scribd fortnightly. Most recently, Wiser was updated on November 4, 2026 and Scribd on November 3, 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.*