Comparison

Scribd vs DJEMBE FLOW

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

Head to head
About

Scribd

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
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Home to the world’s documents. Specialized knowledge, and answers you won’t find anywhere else. Get to the source with over 200 million documents [and counting] on every topic and niche, including: Official government documents Research papers Academic dissertations Medical reports DIY hobbies User manuals Case studies And more You’ve seen it all, now understand it all. Make sense of anything with information on just about everything, shared by a global community of thinkers. All content on Scribd can be synced across multiple devices. Features for the document reader: Download pdf documents to read offline. Save your documents. Our monthly subscription starts at $11.99 and automatically renews unless the subscription is canceled at least 24 hours prior to the next billing date. Payment will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. A Scribd monthly subscription also includes access to Everand (ebooks and audiobooks) and SlideShare (presentations) at no extra cost. Download the free Scribd app and start exploring today! Our privacy policy can be found at https://www.scribd.com/privacy Our terms of use can be found at https://www.scribd.com/terms

About

DJEMBE FLOW

Learn and practice djembe drumming with a comprehensive collection of lessons, exercises, and rhythms. Access content from a renowned instructor, track your progress, and enjoy offline sync. Suitable for all devices.

Highlights
  • Technique practice exercises
  • 5-minute lessons from global workshops
  • Live lessons with phrases and breaks
  • Worldwide curriculum access
  • Rhythms, solos, and audio tracks
  • Progress tracking
  • Offline sync
Features
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Created by Kelvin Kew, DJEMBE FLOW is an app to learn and practice djembe playing through an array of contents such as: - Technique Practice (Practice exercises for daily progress) - 5 Mins Lessons (Contents from Kelvin's classes and workshops around the world) - Live Lessons with solo phrases and unison breaks - TTM Djembe Academy worldwide curriculum designed by Kelvin - and many more! WATCH ON ANY DEVICE Use your phone, tablet or laptop at no extra cost. You can even organise practice groups and broadcast the contents of this app on a TV to play along together. INSTANT ACCESS Rhythms, Solos, Audio Tracks with new content updated every month. Whether you are a student or teacher, this can be your go-to reference for djembe playing contents. All in the convenience of an app in your pocket anytime, anywhere. A student of the late Mamady Keïta, Kelvin has created djembe performance group Fanka Fellas and Asia All Star for Africa, and has been teaching workshops worldwide since 2011. Kelvin now leads Tam Tam Mandingue Djembe Academy and Djembe Singapore Club. INFORMATION ABOUT THE APP AND PURCHASE OPTIONS By signing up, you will get access to subscription(s) that include features such as progress tracking, and offline sync. The download of DJEMBE FLOW is free of charge. No free trial offered. Should you use DJEMBE FLOW app to access in-app content via available subscription(s), a payment will be charged to your credit card through your App Store account . A subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the subscription period. There is no increase in price when renewing. Subscription(s) can be managed and auto-renewal turned off in Account Settings in the App Store after purchase. Read our full Terms of Service and our Privacy Policy: https://passion.io/terms-of-service https://passion.io/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Scribd4 screens
DJEMBE FLOW3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DJEMBE FLOW at 5.0 against Scribd's 2.8. DJEMBE FLOW also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). Scribd's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (273 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Scribd sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and DJEMBE FLOW sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DJEMBE FLOW 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribd ships an update fortnightly, DJEMBE FLOW every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Scribd versus DJEMBE FLOW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribdDJEMBE FLOW
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (273 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews14.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings273 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB90 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperScribdKelvin Kew

Customer experience

Scribd

All ratings273 ratings
Positive41.4%
Neutral4.0%
Negative54.6%
Written reviews234 reviews
Positive14.1%
Neutral5.6%
Negative80.3%

DJEMBE FLOW

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Scribd

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

DJEMBE FLOW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Scribd

Subscriptions10
  • Scribd Membership$3.991 Month
  • Scribd Membership1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Scribd Membership$6.991 Month
Show 7 more
  • Scribd Membership1 Month trial$6.991 Month
  • Scribd Membership1 Month trial$7.991 Month
  • Scribd Membership$9.991 Month
  • Scribd Membership1 Month trial2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Scribd Membership2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Everand Membership2 variants$11.991 Month
  • Everand Membership2 variants$16.991 Month
11 purchases

DJEMBE FLOW

Subscriptions8
  • FLOW RHYTHM$9.001 Month
  • HUNGARY Community Plan$16.001 Month
  • DSC Students$16.001 Month
Show 5 more
  • Kimchi Djembe Club$16.001 Month
  • FLOW SOLO$19.001 Month
  • TTMDA Modules$28.001 Month
  • FLOW LESSONS$29.001 Month
  • ALL ACCESS Monthly Plan7 Days trial$38.001 Month
One-time3
  • No Commitment Plan$5.99
  • Onetime Plan$30.00
  • Double or Nothing$196.99

Questions

Is Scribd free?
Scribd is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DJEMBE FLOW free?
DJEMBE FLOW is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scribd or DJEMBE FLOW?
DJEMBE FLOW is rated higher. Scribd averages 2.8 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while DJEMBE FLOW averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Scribd or DJEMBE FLOW have ads?
DJEMBE FLOW shows ads; Scribd does not.
Which is updated more often, Scribd or DJEMBE FLOW?
Scribd ships an update fortnightly, and DJEMBE FLOW every 2 months. Most recently, Scribd was updated on September 27, 2026 and DJEMBE FLOW on June 4, 2026.

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