Comparison

iPDF local vs Silent Scribe

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

Head to head
About

iPDF local

Features
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Edit and sign PDFs directly on your iPhone, iPad or Mac with Apple silicon. Scan documents using the camera on your iPhone or iPad. iPDF local is your private PDF workspace for everyday document tasks. Open PDFs, add text, highlight content, draw, manage pages or scan documents with a modern interface and without unnecessary cloud dependency. EDIT PDFs WITH EASE • Add text and edit your own text objects • Draw with a pen or highlight content • Add circles, rectangles and stamps • Adjust color, opacity, background and line width • Move, rotate, resize or delete objects • Rotate, reorder, add and remove PDF pages • Create new PDFs • Scan documents with the camera on supported iPhones and iPads • Export and share PDFs PRIVATE AND LOCAL The local PDF editor does not require an account with us. Documents and drafts are stored locally. You decide when to export them or process them with a server you configured yourself. No unnecessary cloud. No data collection by iPDF local. Your documents stay under your control. PRO FOR POWERFUL WORKFLOWS With Pro, iPDF local also becomes a powerful frontend for your own document infrastructure. STIRLING PDF Connect your own Stirling PDF server for advanced tools including: • Merge and split PDFs • Compress files • OCR • Crop and rotate pages • Protect PDFs • Add watermarks • Convert documents • Sanitize PDFs • And more Stirling PDF tools NEXTCLOUD Browse files in your private Nextcloud, open documents directly in iPDF local and return finished files to your own workflow. PAPERLESS-NGX Search your Paperless-ngx archive, open documents in iPDF local and send finished documents back to your document system. FOR EVERYONE — AND POWER USERS You do not need your own server to use iPDF local as a PDF editor. But if you already use Stirling PDF, Nextcloud or Paperless-ngx, iPDF local grows into an exceptionally powerful mobile document workflow. Start for free. Basic includes local editing, page controls and single-page scans. Pro adds handwritten signatures, editable sharing, multi-page scans, non-PDF imports and server integrations. Conversions and server tools require the corresponding service you configure. Unlock Pro Lifetime once — no new subscription required. The current price for your region is shown before purchase. The editor adds PDF content; it does not reconstruct existing PDF body text. Handwritten signatures are not qualified digital signatures. iPDF local is an independent app and is not affiliated with Stirling PDF, Nextcloud or Paperless-ngx.

About

Silent Scribe

This app transforms audio into text using on-device AI, ensuring all data stays private and offline. It offers real-time transcription, translation, and grammar correction, ideal for sensitive recordings.

Highlights
  • On-device privacy
  • Real-time transcription
  • Offline translation
  • AI grammar correction
  • Organized audio library
  • HD playback and editing
  • Multi-language support
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Silent Scribe: Private, On-Device Transcription Secure. Offline. Intelligent. transform your audio into text without your data ever leaving your device. Are you concerned about sensitive meeting recordings leaking to the cloud? Tired of subscription-based services that require an internet connection? Silent Scribe revolutionizes the audio-to-text experience. Powered by cutting-edge local AI technology, we perform all recording, transcription, and processing directly on your iPhone or iPad. No internet required. No data uploads. Just uncompromising, ironclad privacy. Whether you are capturing crucial business minutes, university lectures, or sudden bursts of inspiration, Silent Scribe is your dedicated, secure smart companion. WHY CHOOSE SILENT SCRIBE? * Absolute On-Device Privacy Your data is yours alone. Recording, AI transcription, storage, editing, translation, and grammar checking all happen locally. We collect zero data. Eliminate the risk of cloud leaks completely. * Fast Real-Time Transcription Don’t just record—understand. Our advanced local AI delivers instant text generation as you speak. Support for background recording allows you to multitask while capturing every word. * Intelligent Local AI Assistant Unlock the power of AI without the internet. Offline Translation: Process transcripts in multiple languages seamlessly. Grammar Correction: Polish your transcripts with AI-powered grammar suggestions to ensure professional results. * Powerful Organization Turn chaos into a structured knowledge base. Create up to 100 custom groups (e.g., "Board Meetings," "Physics 101," "Ideas"). Store up to 100 recordings per group. Easily search, review, and manage your audio library. * HD Playback & Refined Editing Review with clarity using the built-in HD audio player. Use our robust editing tools to polish, format, and perfect your text synchronously with the audio playback. * Seamless Multi-Device Experience Works flawlessly across your Apple ecosystem. Record on your iPhone, review on your iPad. All data remains stored locally on each device for maximum security. EXPANDED CAPABILITIES * Multi-Language Support Break down communication barriers with comprehensive offline language coverage. We currently support: English Spanish French German Italian Portuguese Japanese Korean Dutch (With more languages coming soon!) * Broad Media Import Support Already have a recording? Import local files for instant text extraction. We support a wide range of formats including lossless audio and video containers: Audio: MP3, WAV, M4A, AAC, FLAC (Lossless) Video: MOV, MP4 (H.264/H.265), MKV, WebM IDEAL FOR: Business Professionals: Generate accurate meeting minutes instantly without compromising NDA or confidentiality protocols. Students & Researchers: Record lectures and seminars in real-time to focus on listening, then review the text for easy recall. Journalists & Interviewers: Streamline your workflow by turning interviews into text immediately. Creatives: Capture fleeting thoughts and lyrics hands-free. Language Learners: Record practice sessions and review content to aid your studies. Personal Journaling: Maintain a private voice diary that stays truly private. Ditch manual typing. Embrace the efficiency and security of Silent Scribe. Download today and experience the power of local AI. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.muyxai.com/ss/ss_privacy_policy.html

Screenshots

iPDF local4 screens
Silent Scribe4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iPDF local at Free against Silent Scribe's $7.99. Silent Scribe's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

iPDF local is free to download; Silent Scribe costs $7.99 up front. iPDF local sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Silent Scribe sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iPDF local ships an update every 3 months, Silent Scribe fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iPDF local versus Silent Scribe: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriPDF localSilent Scribe
PriceFree — better$7.99
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB86 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThomas RhodeHua Yang

In-app purchases

4 purchases

iPDF local

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Monthly Plan$2.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$17.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$8.99
2 purchases

Silent Scribe

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$17.991 Year

Questions

Is iPDF local free?
iPDF local is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Silent Scribe free?
Silent Scribe costs $7.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do iPDF local or Silent Scribe have ads?
Neither iPDF local nor Silent Scribe shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iPDF local or Silent Scribe?
iPDF local ships an update every 3 months, and Silent Scribe fortnightly. Most recently, iPDF local was updated on October 3, 2026 and Silent Scribe on October 9, 2026.

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