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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Your PDFs. Your Server. Your Privacy. iPDF Local gives you full control over your document workflow right from your iPhone or iPad. The app connects seamlessly to your self-hosted Stirling PDF instance via API, allowing you to edit, convert, organize, and manage PDFs securely without relying on third-party services. It also integrates with Nextcloud and Paperless-ngx, making it easy to browse files, import documents, and export results across your personal self-hosted stack. No public cloud dependency, no unnecessary middlemen, and no tracking-driven workflow, just powerful document tools in your own private environment. Perfect for anyone running a self-hosted setup with Stirling PDF, Nextcloud, or Paperless-ngx who wants secure mobile access on the go. Key Features: • Connect directly to your own Stirling PDF server • Integrate with Nextcloud for file browsing, import, and export • Access documents from Paperless-ngx and send results back into your workflow • Edit, merge, split, compress, OCR, sanitize, and convert PDFs from anywhere • Convert images and common document formats into PDF • No account required, with privacy-first access to your own infrastructure • Clean, mobile-optimized interface designed for fast document handling • Restore purchases and manage Pro features easily Your documents stay under your control. Experience Stirling PDF, Nextcloud, and Paperless-ngx in one secure, flexible, self-hosted mobile workflow.

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 September 2, 2026 and September 23, 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
Size26 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 September 2, 2026 and Silent Scribe on September 23, 2026.

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