Scrib vs Phantom Finders
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scrib
Effortlessly generate perfect APA 7th Edition citations for various sources like books, articles, and videos. This tool offers a clean interface, smart search, and cloud sync for seamless reference management.
- APA 7th Edition formatting
- ISBN book search
- YouTube video citations
- Cloud sync
- Offline functionality
- One-tap copy and share
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Meet Scrib, your intelligent companion for perfect APA citations. Transform the way you create references with our sleek, modern citation generator designed for today's academic needs. WHY SCRIB: Lightning-fast APA citation generation Clean, minimalist interface Smart ISBN book search Instant YouTube video citations Cloud sync for your references One-tap copy and share Perfect APA 7th Edition formatting Works offline CREATE CITATIONS FOR: Books (instant ISBN lookup) Journal Articles Academic Papers Websites YouTube Videos Wikipedia Articles Theses & Dissertations POWERFUL FEATURES: Latest APA 7th Edition guidelines Smart author name formatting Automatic date formatting Proper title capitalization Journal volume & issue handling DOI & URL optimization Instant preview Quick share options PERFECT FOR: Students & Researchers Academic Writers Graduate Students Professors & Teachers Journal Authors Stop wrestling with APA formatting and let Scrib handle your citations with style. Whether you're writing a research paper, thesis, or academic article, Scrib delivers perfectly formatted citations every time. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Phantom Finders
Document and organize all your metal detecting discoveries. Log hunt locations, track found items with descriptions and photos, and build a personalized treasure map. Keep all your finds in one place for easy access and analysis.
- Log hunt locations, dates, and conditions
- Track finds with descriptions and photos
- Personalized treasure map integration
- Organized recordkeeping with sorting and filtering
- Analyze past finds and successful locations
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Never Lose Track of Your Metal Detecting Adventures – Log Every Discovery with Phantom Finders! Turn every metal detecting session into a well-documented adventure with Phantom Finders — the ultimate companion app for detectorists of all levels. Whether you're just starting out or a seasoned treasure hunter, Phantom Finders helps you record, organize, and relive each hunt with precision and detail. Say goodbye to forgotten finds and scattered notes — everything you need is now in one convenient place. Key Features: Log Your Hunts Easily document the location, date, and conditions of each metal detecting trip. Track What You Find Add detailed descriptions of every artifact, coin, or relic you uncover. Attach photos and notes to remember exactly what you found and where. Map Integration (If applicable — remove if not implemented) Pin your hunt locations and build a personalized treasure map of your adventures. Organized Recordkeeping Sort and filter your hunts to quickly access past finds, revisit successful locations, and analyze patterns over time. Perfect for Hobbyists & Enthusiasts Whether you're detecting in your backyard or exploring new terrain, Phantom Finders helps you stay organized and focused. Never miss a moment. Never forget a find. Start logging your metal detecting adventures with Phantom Finders today! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Scrib at none against Phantom Finders's shown. Scrib also leads on ratings volume (178 vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Phantom Finders's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Scrib sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Phantom Finders sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Phantom Finders holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrib has 178 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Scrib ships an update every 6 weeks, Phantom Finders every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.
| Parameter | Scrib | Phantom Finders |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (178 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 178 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 179 MB | 12 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Swish Investments LLC | Phantom Finders App LLC |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
Scrib
- APA Citation Generator Pro$4.997 Days
- APA Citation Generator Pro1 Month trial$8.991 Month
- APA Citation Generator Pro$19.991 Year
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- APA Citation Generator Pro1 Year trial$29.991 Year
- APA Citation Generator Pro$34.99
Phantom Finders
- Phantom Finders Premium (Monthly)14 Days trial$4.991 Month
- Phantom Finders Premium (Yearly)14 Days trial$59.991 Year
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