Comparison

Scribes PRO vs Dokument Scanner

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

Dokument Scanner

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PowerScanner – The Ultimate Document Scanning App with Room Measurement and 3D Modeling! PowerScanner is the most powerful document scanning app and room planner solution in your hands. Scan documents, create accurate 3D models of rooms, and manage all your files—quickly, easily, and digitally. Whether digitizing paperwork or mapping out your space, PowerScanner helps you work efficiently and effectively. Why PowerScanner? PowerScanner offers more than just basic scanning. It provides ultra-fast, precise document scanning and adds innovative features like virtual room measurement and 3D modeling. With this app, you can digitize, organize, and plan with ease. Main Features of PowerScanner: Fast Document Scanning: Instantly scan any document—receipts, contracts, invoices, and more. Save them as PDFs or image files. Batch scan multiple pages, even in low-light, thanks to automatic edge detection and image enhancement. PDF Creation and Editing: Seamlessly create and edit PDFs. Merge, reorder, add annotations, or sign documents directly within the app—no extra software needed. Virtual Room Measurement: Capture rooms in real-time and generate precise 3D models. Perfect for visualizing spaces before renovation or redesign. Supports various room shapes for accurate data collection. Floor Plans from 3D Models: Easily convert 3D models into floor plans with accurate dimensions. Export in multiple formats for easy sharing with clients or contractors. Interactive 3D View: Explore your scanned rooms in realistic 3D. Rotate, zoom, and view from different perspectives to make informed decisions. Document Management: Organize your files in a user-friendly interface. Categorize, rename, and retrieve documents easily. Sync with cloud services like iCloud or Google Drive for secure storage. Automatic Text Recognition (OCR): The app detects text in your scans, making content easy to search, copy, or edit. Who Should Use PowerScanner? PowerScanner is ideal for anyone, whether for professional or personal use: Business Travelers and Office Workers: Scan and manage documents on the go. Stay organized and productive while traveling or working remotely. Architects and Interior Designers: Use the app for room planning and floor plan creation with 3D modeling. Present detailed designs and concepts to clients. Real Estate Agents: Showcase properties with 3D visuals and accurate floor plans. Provide a comprehensive view of spaces with detailed dimensions. DIY Enthusiasts and Homeowners: Measure spaces and plan renovations effortlessly. PowerScanner gives you the tools to plan your projects efficiently. Why PowerScanner? PowerScanner combines document scanning, room measurement, and 3D modeling into one easy-to-use app. Whether scanning documents, planning renovations, or managing digital files, PowerScanner offers all the tools you need in one place. It’s versatile and user-friendly, making it perfect for professionals and everyday users alike. Boost Your Efficiency! Download PowerScanner today and experience the future of mobile scanning and room measurement. Save time, reduce paper clutter, and manage all your data in one place. Stay organized and ahead of the curve with PowerScanner. Download for free and get started now!

Screenshots

Scribes PRO4 screens
Dokument Scanner3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Dokument Scanner at Free against Scribes PRO's $2.99. Dokument Scanner also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 38 months). Scribes PRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Dokument Scanner is free to download; Scribes PRO costs $2.99 up front. Dokument Scanner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Scribes PRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribes PRO ships an update every 38 months, Dokument Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scribes PRO versus Dokument Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribes PRODokument Scanner
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca Natalinipower4-its

In-app purchases

None

Scribes PRO

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dokument Scanner

One-time2
  • 3 floor plans$6.99
  • 10 floor plans$59.99

Questions

Is Scribes PRO free?
Scribes PRO costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dokument Scanner free?
Dokument Scanner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scribes PRO or Dokument Scanner have ads?
Neither Scribes PRO nor Dokument Scanner shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scribes PRO or Dokument Scanner?
Scribes PRO ships an update every 38 months, and Dokument Scanner fortnightly. Most recently, Scribes PRO was updated on September 7, 2026 and Dokument Scanner on September 14, 2026.

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