Comparison

Scribes PRO vs PiPButton

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scribes PRO

This app offers a versatile digital notebook for handwritten notes, freehand drawing, and text editing. It supports audio recording, image import, and technical drawing tools with grid options. Securely archive your notebooks and print them wirelessly.

Highlights
  • Handwritten note-taking with customizable pens
  • Freehand drawing with grid and technical tools
  • Integrated text editor with font and angle options
  • High-quality stereo audio recording
  • Image import and annotation
  • Secure, password-protected archive
  • Wireless printing support
Features
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Do you need a notebook with lines or squares with endless pages where you can take your freehand notes in the same way and with the same speed as when you use the pen? Need a few sheets of white paper for freehand drawing and then enter the text written with the keyboard and being able to choose font, color, size and angle of the text? Do you want to photograph transparencies of a presentation in real time and add notes or highlight parts? Do you need to record audio while taking notes of lectures on the book with an infinite number of pages? Need a secure archive (password protected) to save countless notebooks? Want to listen a recorded university lecture and add or correct the notes taken during the lesson? In your notes you have to add computer-aided technical drawings by exporting them ex. from FingerCAD and writing notes on the CAD design or using CAD technical drawing tools like lines, rectangles, circles with the drawing grid option activated? Need to print the pages of your notebook when You come back to home (using the new technology of wireless printing "AirPrint" or PDF)? Do you think that writing with a pen is faster than writing with the keyboard? "Scribes" is the right application for You! Write mode: - Writing handwritten text (the same way as you use a pen/highlighter on a notebook, with the stroke, the color, the transparency “ALPHA” that you want - dotted lines with ALPHA = 0) - Writing text using the integrated text editor of Scribes (you can use different fonts, different angles, different sizes and colors on the same page or on different pages of the notebook) Drawing mode: - Draw free-hand using many colors/transparency and the brush size you want (both on notebook lines/squares and on white sheets) - Enable or disable the drawing grid: enable the grid together with the line, circle, rectangle drawing tools (with optional color fill) for simple technical drawings (disable the grid to write some freehand notes on the technical drawings or use the text editor of Scribes to insert for example measurements) - Filter for wrist touch Multimedia Support: - Record high quality stereo audio with 32Bit 44Khz, infinite recording time (on .caf file) in the background (while recording, you can take notes on notebook) - Import images in the pages of the notebook in real-time, taken by camera and stored in the photo albums of the device (you can import many images, for each page of the book, on which you can write notes) - Listen the audio recordings with the built-in player of Scribes - Photo camera support (acquire the photo camera's images directly from Scribes software) Navigation: - Fast book pages change - Animated zoom pinching the screen with two fingers - Animated pan dragging two fingers on the screen - Reset pan and zoom settings: full zoom out pinching the screen with two fingers or by pressing and holding down two fingers on the screen Management of books stored in the "Scribes Archive": - Archive of notebooks (you can save / copy an infinite number of notebooks in the archive) - Add books (file sharing, copy) - Sharing books with other apps - Rename notebooks - Delete notebooks - Duplicate notebooks Sharing books and audio files recorded with: - Dropbox (remote storage systems, cloud) - Apple FILE - AirDrop - Open In - iTunes File Sharing - email - tapeRecorder app Print: - AirPrint - PDF App type: - UNIVERSAL APP (you pay only once and runs on all your devices) * www.ngcybit.it Scribes PRO Quick Users Guide is available at URL: http://www.ngcybit.it/iTunesApp/scribes/scribes-pro-quick-users-guide.html *

About

PiPButton

Instantly activate picture-in-picture mode in Safari with a single click. This tool allows you to pop out videos into a floating, resizable window, enabling multitasking and uninterrupted viewing while browsing or working. Enjoy a seamless and flexible video experience on your favorite platforms.

Highlights
  • Instant Picture-in-Picture Activation
  • Support for Popular Video Platforms
  • Resizable Floating Video Window
  • Optimized for Safari
  • Multi-tasking Friendly
  • Automatic Updates
Features
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PiPButton – Effortlessly Watch Videos in Picture-in-Picture Mode in Safari Unlock a seamless, premium video experience with PiPButton, the ultimate tool for instantly activating Picture-in-Picture mode in Safari. With a single click, you can pop out videos into a floating, resizable window, allowing you to watch your content while multitasking or browsing, all without interruption. Designed for power users, PiPButton transforms the way you enjoy videos online—whether you’re working, reading, or simply exploring the web, PiPButton ensures your video stays in view, allowing you to stay productive and entertained at the same time. Key Features: • Instant Picture-in-Picture Activation Quickly toggle Picture-in-Picture mode with a single click from your Safari toolbar, instantly turning any video into a floating window. • Seamless Support for Popular Video Platforms PiPButton works flawlessly with most major video platforms, including YouTube, Vimeo, and others, giving you smooth access to Picture-in-Picture on your favorite sites. • Resizable Floating Video Window Customize your viewing experience by resizing the floating video player to your preferred dimensions, whether for focused viewing or a quick glance. • Optimized for Safari Built specifically for Safari, PiPButton provides a smooth, efficient, and optimized experience that works flawlessly within the browser environment. • Multi-tasking Friendly Watch videos while browsing other sites, reading articles, checking emails, or working on documents. PiPButton ensures videos stay visible without interfering with your workflow. • Automatic Updates & Enhancements Regular updates ensure PiPButton remains compatible with the latest web technologies, offering new features and maintaining top-tier performance. Why PiPButton? PiPButton isn’t just another video tool—it’s designed for users who demand the best. With its intuitive interface and seamless functionality, PiPButton makes watching videos a more flexible, enjoyable experience. Say goodbye to distractions and interruptions and embrace a smarter way to view online content. Whether you’re a professional juggling tasks, a content creator, or someone who enjoys a smooth browsing experience, PiPButton provides the best way to keep your videos in view while you work or play. Important Notes: • Exclusively for Safari PiPButton works only in Safari and is not supported by browsers like Chrome, Firefox, or Edge. • Premium Features Unlock more customization options and enjoy priority updates with a premium version of PiPButton. Experience the Future of Video Watching Get started with PiPButton today and enjoy a premium, distraction-free video experience. Watch, browse, and work—all at the same time, effortlessly.

Screenshots

Scribes PRO4 screens
PiPButton1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PiPButton at 3.7 against Scribes PRO's 2.0. PiPButton also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 38 months) and device support (4 vs 2). Scribes PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Scribes PRO costs $2.99 and PiPButton $2.99 up front. PiPButton sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Scribes PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PiPButton holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribes PRO ships an update every 38 months, PiPButton fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scribes PRO versus PiPButton: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribes PROPiPButton
Price$2.99$2.99
Rating2.0 (1 ratings)3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniLucas Exequiel Di Tomase

Customer experience

Scribes PRO

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

PiPButton

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Scribes PRO

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

PiPButton

Subscriptions3
  • 1 Month Subscription Plan$1.991 Month
  • 6 Months Subscription Plan$4.996 Months
  • 1 Year Subscription Plan$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Scribes PRO free?
Scribes PRO costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PiPButton free?
PiPButton costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scribes PRO or PiPButton?
PiPButton is rated higher. Scribes PRO averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while PiPButton averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Scribes PRO or PiPButton have ads?
Neither Scribes PRO nor PiPButton shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scribes PRO or PiPButton?
Scribes PRO ships an update every 38 months, and PiPButton fortnightly. Most recently, Scribes PRO was updated on October 9, 2026 and PiPButton on October 19, 2026.

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