Scriba.AI vs PDF Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scriba.AI
This app transforms voice recordings into organized, searchable transcripts with AI-generated summaries, key points, and action items. It offers real-time, offline transcription and integrates with your calendar for better organization. Choose from multiple AI models for summarization, including a private on-device option.
- Real-time on-device transcription
- Offline transcription support
- AI-powered summaries (Claude, Gemini, On-Device)
- Key points and action item extraction
- Term explanation with AI definitions
- Calendar integration
- Full-text search and organization
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Scriba.AI turns your voice into organized, actionable insights. Record meetings, lectures, interviews, or personal notes and watch as your words transform into searchable transcripts with AI-powered summaries, key points, and action items—all in seconds. INTELLIGENT TRANSCRIPTION * Real-time speech-to-text using Apple's advanced on-device recognition * High-accuracy transcription that works offline * Automatic punctuation and formatting AI-POWERED SUMMARIES Generate comprehensive summaries with your choice of AI: * Anthropic Claude — Nuanced understanding * Google Gemini — Fast and versatile * On-Device AI — 100% private, no data leaves your phone Each summary includes: * Concise overview * Key points extracted * Action items identified * Topic tags for organization SMART FEATURES * Auto-Complete - AI predicts what you'll say next as you speak * Term Explanation - Tap any word for an instant AI-powered definition * Multiple Summaries - Generate and compare different AI perspectives * Calendar Integration - Link recordings to your events automatically STAY ORGANIZED * Full-text search across all transcripts * Favorites and bookmarks for quick access * Categories and color-coded organization * Export to share via text, email, or other apps PRIVACY FIRST Choose on-device AI for complete privacy—your recordings and transcripts never leave your iPhone. No cloud processing required. BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Crafted for iOS with stunning liquid glass effects, smooth animations, and a modern interface that's a joy to use.
PDF Editor
Edit, sign, and scan PDFs entirely offline on your iPhone or iPad. This privacy-focused tool allows you to manage documents without cloud uploads or internet access. Secure your files with password protection and remove hidden metadata.
- Offline PDF editing
- Add digital signatures
- Merge and split PDFs
- Organize pages
- Scan documents
- Password protection
- Strip metadata
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Sign and edit PDFs on your iPhone without uploading them. Works offline. These tools require an In-App Purchase. Online PDF editors send your file to a server. This one never does. You merge, split, sign, scan, and lock documents on your iPhone or iPad. No account. No internet required. Built for contracts, invoices, and files you would rather keep private. Pro unlocks: • Sign with your finger or Apple Pencil, then reuse the signature later • Merge PDFs and drag pages into order • Split a file at any page • Reorder, rotate, or delete pages • Scan paper into a PDF with the camera • Build a PDF from photos, or export pages as JPG or PNG • Password-protect a file and limit printing or copying • Remove a password you already know • Strip hidden metadata before you share a file What stays on your phone • Works in airplane mode • No cloud uploads • No ads • No analytics • Nothing leaves your device Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Scriba.AI at 5.0 against PDF Editor's 1.0. Scriba.AI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). PDF Editor's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. PDF Editor sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Scriba.AI asks for nothing beyond the download.
Scriba.AI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.
Scriba.AI ships an update every 2 months, PDF Editor weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scriba.AI | PDF Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ellorra Mohanty | Robert Pinl |
Customer experience
Scriba.AI
PDF Editor
In-app purchases
Scriba.AI
No in-app purchases
PDF Editor
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Yearly$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$19.99








