Scriba.AI vs GRAB
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.
GRAB
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Ever spent 10 minutes looking for a file on your Mac while you're out?GRAB fixes exactly that. Type what you're looking for in plain language, like "give me the last dentist invoice" or "find the contract with Smith", and GRAB finds it on your Mac and sends it directly to your iPhone. No cloud storage, no accounts, end-to-end encrypted.How it works The AI runs entirely on your Mac's Neural Engine. It interprets your natural language request, then searches your files using Spotlight and OCR, including inside PDF content. When it finds the file, tap Grab and receive it encrypted on your iPhone in seconds.Real privacy, not marketing The connection between iPhone and Mac is end-to-end encrypted using Curve25519 + AES-GCM. On the same network, transfers go directly between your devices. When you're away, files pass through an encrypted connection that only forwards data it cannot read. Your files are never stored on any server, and the keys never leave your devices. No account required. No telemetry. Your files stay yours.Works from anywhere First pairing requires Wi-Fi. After that, you can retrieve files from your Mac over mobile data, from anywhere in the world.Who GRAB is for Professionals working with documents, contracts, invoices Anyone who wants to access their files without cloud storage Anyone who cares about the privacy of their data Anyone who wants simplicity without sacrificing powerGRAB requires the free companion app for macOS.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GRAB at every 10 days against Scriba.AI's every 2 months. GRAB also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scriba.AI ships an update every 2 months, GRAB every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scriba.AI | GRAB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ellorra Mohanty | LUCA PUNZO |
In-app purchases
Scriba.AI
No in-app purchases
GRAB
No in-app purchases









