# Scribd vs Simple Practice

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Simple Practice at 100% against Scribd's 14%. Simple Practice also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 14). Scribd's advantage is ratings volume (273 vs 2) and chart position (#142 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scribd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Simple Practice asks for nothing beyond the download.

Simple Practice holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scribd has 273 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of Scribd's written reviews are positive against 100% of Simple Practice's.

Scribd ships an update fortnightly, Simple Practice every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scribd | Simple Practice |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-practice/id6448952464/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **273** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#142** | — |
| Size | 156 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scribd](https://appshunter.io/developer/332135353) | [Simple Practice LLC (RI)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1687098078) |

## What reviewers say

### Scribd

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

**Currently charting:** #142 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


### Simple Practice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-practice/id6448952464)

Sharpen your SSAT verbal skills with a comprehensive collection of practice questions. Developed with English professors and tutors, this app provides targeted exercises to boost vocabulary and test readiness for SSAT success.

**Highlights:** Extensive practice questions, SSAT verbal section focus, Vocabulary building, Analogy and synonym tests, Expert-developed content

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scribd free?

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

### Is Simple Practice free?

Simple Practice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scribd or Simple Practice?

Simple Practice is rated higher. Scribd averages 2.8 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Simple Practice averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Scribd or Simple Practice have ads?

Neither Scribd nor Simple Practice shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scribd or Simple Practice?

Scribd ships an update fortnightly, and Simple Practice every 4 weeks. Most recently, Scribd was updated on September 27, 2026 and Simple Practice on September 22, 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.*