Comparison

Scribr. vs AI Markdown Editor

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

Head to head
About

Scribr.

This app provides private, on-device AI transcription for speech and media files. It offers real-time transcription, AI-powered summaries, and seamless workflow integration without sending any data to the cloud. Ideal for professionals and anyone needing secure, fast speech-to-text.

Highlights
  • On-device AI transcription
  • Real-time live transcription
  • Transcribe audio/video files
  • Key-point summaries
  • Action-item extraction
  • Siri & Shortcuts support
  • Lock screen Live Activities
Features
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Scribr - On-Device AI Transcription & Intelligence Privacy is built in. Your data never leaves your device. Scribr transforms your speech and media files into clean, readable text — completely on your device, with no cloud servers involved. Every transcript, summary, and insight is created locally, so your voice and data remain private and secure. ------ Why choose Scribr? Privacy First • All processing happens on device — no audio or text is ever uploaded to external servers. • Your voice stays yours — no back-end transcription, no third-party storage. • Zero data collection — we don’t collect, store, or share your transcripts or usage data. Perfect For • Medical doctors capturing conversations with patients • Lawyers transcribing and actioning meetings with clients • Journalists transcribing interviews • Content creators processing podcasts or video • Professionals summarising meetings • Anyone who wants fast, private, accurate speech-to-text ------ Features: Fast, On-Device Transcription • Real-time live transcription without needing internet. • Transcribe audio/video files instantly — MP3, MP4, M4A, WAV, MOV and more. • Maintains feature heavy history of all transcriptions AI Smarts, Locally • Key-point summaries and action-item extraction • Automatic paragraphing, and punctuation • Smart formatting and contextual improvements • Maintains timestamps, metadata, and structure Designed for Seamless Workflow • Easily transcribe files from anywhere from within the Share Sheet • Siri & Shortcuts support - start transcription with your voice or shortcut • Lock screen Live Activities & Dynamic Island integration for quick glance • Background processing and pause/resume — transcription continues even if the app is in the background • URL scheme support for automation ------ Download Scribr today and experience private, on-device, AI-powered transcription - all without compromising your privacy.

About

AI Markdown Editor

Features
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AI Markdown Editor is the focused app for everyone who works with Markdown every day: developers, technical writers, bloggers and anyone who keeps structured notes. Write clean Markdown and see the result instantly with live preview. Build README files, documentation, technical manuals, knowledge bases or blog articles – all in a tidy, distraction-free interface. OPTIONAL AI FEATURES The AI features are completely optional. You use your own API token from the provider you prefer. Supported providers: • Claude • OpenAI • Gemini • xAI • Perplexity Without an API token, the app stays a full-featured Markdown editor – no cloud required. YOUR OWN AI TEMPLATES Create and save your own prompt templates for recurring tasks and run them with a single tap. For example: • Generate or rework Markdown • Translate text into English (US) • Fix spelling and grammar • Summarize or rephrase content • Structure your documentation WHO IT'S FOR • Developers maintaining README and project files • Technical writers and documentation teams • Bloggers preparing articles in Markdown • Anyone who wants well-structured notes WHY THIS APP • Focused on Markdown instead of bloated features • Live preview for instant feedback • AI as optional help, never a requirement • Custom templates for your workflow • Full control over your API keys Download the app and get your Markdown done faster and cleaner.

Screenshots

Scribr.4 screens
AI Markdown Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scribr. at Free against AI Markdown Editor's $0.99. AI Markdown Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Scribr. is free to download; AI Markdown Editor costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scribr. versus AI Markdown Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribr.AI Markdown Editor
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNikolche VasilevskiChristian Drapatz

In-app purchases

None

Scribr.

No in-app purchases

None

AI Markdown Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scribr. free?
Scribr. is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AI Markdown Editor free?
AI Markdown Editor costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scribr. or AI Markdown Editor have ads?
Neither Scribr. nor AI Markdown Editor shows ads.

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