Comparison

PDF Lite vs Scribe Keyboard

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

Head to head
About

PDF Lite

Features
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PDF Lite is a complete PDF editor that works offline. No account and no uploads to us: your documents stay on your iPhone or iPad, or in your own iCloud Drive if you turn sync on. Open any PDF straight from Mail, Safari, WhatsApp or Files with "Open in PDF Lite" or the share sheet, then edit, sign, convert and protect it on the device. EDIT • Edit existing text: change words, font, size, bold, italic, colour and alignment • Add text and images, then move, resize or replace them later • Watermarks, headers and footers, Bates numbers, backgrounds, links and bookmarks FILL & SIGN • Fill any form; type text, ticks, dates and initials • Draw or type your signature • Certified digital signatures (PAdES) with your own ID, and signature validation • Design forms: add fields, auto-detect them, set the tab order, export the data CONVERT • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Pages, Numbers, Keynote, web pages, RTF, text and CSV to PDF, on the device • PDF to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HTML, RTF, text or images • Turn photos into PDF; compress PDFs for email SCAN & OCR • Scan paper documents with the camera • ID card mode puts the front and back on one page at real size • Receipt mode reads the shop, date and total and names the file for you • Book mode splits two-page spreads; enhanced, grayscale and black-and-white filters • On-device text recognition makes scans searchable and copyable READ • Read Aloud highlights each word as it is spoken • Reading mode reflows text with adjustable size, sepia and night themes • Apple Pencil palette with marker and eraser, double tap and squeeze; tabs on iPad • Summarize a document or ask it questions with Apple Intelligence on supported devices, and translate PDFs with Apple's on-device translation. Nothing is sent to a server. ORGANISE & SYNC • Merge, split, reorder, rotate, extract, crop and delete pages • Optional iCloud Drive folder, in sync on your iPhone, iPad and Mac; both versions kept if a file changes on two devices • Shortcuts and Siri actions, Spotlight search and Home and Lock Screen widgets PROTECT & REVIEW • AES-256 passwords and print, copy and edit restrictions • True redaction that removes text, not just covers it • Highlight, comment, stamps and a comment manager • Compare two versions of a document and see every change • PDF/A conversion and an accessibility checker Reading and opening PDFs, scanning, iCloud Drive sync, Spotlight and widgets are free. Premium tools are available with a yearly subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. PRIVACY & TERMS Privacy Policy: https://nahitfidanci.com/pdf-lite/privacy Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Scribe Keyboard

Features
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Scribe – AI Writing Assistant That Sounds Like You Scribe turns your keyboard into an intelligent writing assistant. Whether you're replying to messages, writing emails, posting on social media, or taking notes, Scribe helps you write faster, clearer, and with more confidence—without leaving the app you're using. Unlike traditional grammar checkers, Scribe doesn't just fix mistakes. It understands the context of your writing and generates suggestions that stay true to your tone and personal style. Write Better Everywhere Use Scribe anywhere you type. With a single tap, you can: • Correct spelling and grammar. • Rewrite sentences more naturally. • Improve clarity and readability. • Make your writing more professional or more friendly. • Shorten or expand a text. • Summarize long content. • Translate your writing into multiple languages. • Generate thoughtful replies to messages. • Adapt your writing to different situations and audiences. Every suggestion is reviewed by you before it is inserted. You always stay in control. Your Style Comes First Everyone writes differently. Scribe is designed to preserve your personality instead of producing generic AI-generated text. The goal is simple: help you save time while making every message feel like it was written by you. Whether you're sending a quick text, writing an important email, or preparing a social media post, Scribe helps you communicate naturally and confidently. Works Across Your Favorite Apps Scribe integrates with your keyboard so you can use it in virtually any app where you type, including: • Messages • Mail • WhatsApp • Messenger • Slack • LinkedIn • Notes • Social media apps • And many more. No copy and paste. No switching between apps. Just write, tap Scribe, and continue. Designed for Everyday Productivity Scribe helps you: • Reply to messages faster. • Write professional emails. • Improve important conversations. • Remove spelling mistakes instantly. • Find better wording for your ideas. • Save time every day. Whether you're a student, professional, entrepreneur, or simply someone who writes frequently, Scribe makes writing easier. Fast and Easy 1. Start typing as usual. 2. Open Scribe from your keyboard. 3. Choose the action you need. 4. Insert the improved version instantly. It only takes a few seconds to transform your writing. Why Choose Scribe? • AI-powered writing assistance. • Preserves your personal writing style. • Works directly from your keyboard. • Simple, fast, and intuitive. • Helps you communicate with confidence. • Designed to save time without sacrificing quality. Scribe is built for people who want to write better—not differently. Download Scribe today and experience a faster, smarter way to write while staying true to your own voice. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PDF Lite4 screens
Scribe Keyboard4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scribe Keyboard at weekly against PDF Lite's every 3 weeks. Scribe Keyboard also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PDF Lite sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Scribe Keyboard sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PDF Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, Scribe Keyboard weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
PDF Lite versus Scribe Keyboard: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPDF LiteScribe Keyboard
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFerda Nahit FidanciCleanhost

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PDF Lite

One-time1
  • PDF Lite Unlock$1.99
3 purchases

Scribe Keyboard

Subscriptions2
  • Scribe prenium monthly$2.991 Month
  • Scribe premium annual$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Scribe premium lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is PDF Lite free?
PDF Lite is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scribe Keyboard free?
Scribe Keyboard is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PDF Lite or Scribe Keyboard have ads?
Neither PDF Lite nor Scribe Keyboard shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PDF Lite or Scribe Keyboard?
PDF Lite ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scribe Keyboard weekly. Most recently, PDF Lite was updated on October 16, 2026 and Scribe Keyboard on October 13, 2026.

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