# Scribd vs DJEMBE FLOW

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Scribd | DJEMBE FLOW |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribd-170m-plus-documents/id6448807714/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/djembe-flow/id6450981004/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **273** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 14.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#136** | — |
| Size | 156 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Scribd](https://appshunter.io/developer/332135353) | [Kelvin Kew](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880248215) |

## What reviewers say

### Scribd

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

**Currently charting:** #136 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


### DJEMBE FLOW

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/djembe-flow/id6450981004)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FLOW RHYTHM | $9.00 | per month |
| HUNGARY Community Plan | $16.00 | per month |
| DSC Students | $16.00 | per month |
| Kimchi Djembe Club | $16.00 | per month |
| FLOW SOLO | $19.00 | per month |
| TTMDA Modules | $28.00 | per month |
| FLOW LESSONS | $29.00 | per month |
| ALL ACCESS Monthly Plan | $38.00 | per month |
| No Commitment Plan | $5.99 | one-time |
| Onetime Plan | $30.00 | one-time |
| Double or Nothing | $196.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*