Scribe vs SideQuest
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scribe
This app transforms audio notes into organized study materials. It transcribes lectures, meetings, and podcasts, then generates flashcards, slide decks, and practice tests. Enhance your learning and productivity with seamless audio conversion.
- Audio transcription
- Organize audio notes
- Create flashcards
- Generate slide decks
- Build practice tests
- Study tool creation
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The ultimate tool for transcribing, organizing, and studying audio notes from lectures, meetings, podcasts, and more. Transform information seamlessly and create study tools like flashcards, slide decks, or practice tests instantly. Privacy Policy: [https://www.scribe-e.com/privacy-policy](https://www.scribe-e.com/privacy-policy) Terms of Use: - Apple’s Standard EULA: [https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) - Custom Terms: [https://www.scribe-e.com/terms-and-conditions](https://www.scribe-e.com/terms-and-conditions)
SideQuest
Transform your to-do list into an epic RPG adventure. Complete tasks with a focus timer and unlock unique story chapters, characters, and loot. Designed for ADHD brains, it offers a compelling narrative to keep you engaged and motivated.
- RPG-style task completion
- Customizable hero and world
- Serialized narrative with recurring NPCs
- Loot drops and equipment rewards
- Flexible focus timer
- Dynamic Island and Lock Screen widgets
- Co-op focus sessions via SharePlay
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Your to-do list deserves an epic story. SideQuest turns real tasks into RPG adventures. Set a focus timer, complete your task, and unlock a unique story chapter featuring your hero, recurring characters, and loot drops — every single time. BUILT FOR ADHD BRAINS Every focus app gives you a timer. SideQuest gives you a reason to use it. A serialized narrative evolves with every quest you complete, so there's always a cliffhanger pulling you back. YOUR STORY, YOUR WORLD - Create a custom hero in the world of your choice — dark fantasy, anime, sci-fi, or describe your own - Meet 5 recurring NPCs: a Mentor, Rival, Trickster, Villain, and a Mysterious figure who knows too much - 8 rotating story arcs with 7 stages each — setup, twists, climax, and fallout - Every story is unique to your hero REAL REWARDS FOR REAL WORK - Loot drops from Common to Legendary with unique artwork - Equipment with XP multipliers — yes, you can earn a legendary sword for doing laundry - Streak bonuses, level-up milestones, and cosmetic rewards - Prestige system for players who want a fresh season FOCUS FEATURES - Flexible timer: 1-120 minutes, with presets for 25, 30, 45, and 60 min - Dynamic Island & Lock Screen widgets show your quest timer - Task backlog with repeat schedules (daily, weekdays, custom) - Co-op focus sessions via SharePlay — up to 4 heroes, +25% XP bonus - Apple Music integration - Siri Shortcuts for quick embark No account required. Your story starts now. Your tasks aren't chores anymore. They're side quests. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scribe at 5.0 against SideQuest's 4.4. Scribe also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Scribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and SideQuest sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Scribe holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scribe | SideQuest |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.4 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.5 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Blake Fenton | Raymonjit Nijjar |
Customer experience
Scribe
SideQuest
In-app purchases
Scribe
- Scribe-E Weekly Subscription$4.997 Days
- Scribe-E Monthly Subscription3 Days trial$7.991 Month
SideQuest
- Side Quest Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$9.991 Month
- Side Quest Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$79.991 Year
