Comparison

Scriba.study vs FastNote

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

Head to head
About

Scriba.study

Features
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Scriba is the study assistant that follows you into the classroom. Tap Record and focus on the lecture. When you stop, Scriba turns the recording into a full transcript, a clear summary and organized notes. No more rewriting everything by hand, no more replaying hours of audio. WHAT YOU GET • Record lectures in the background • Organize sessions by subject and date • Accurate transcripts and instant summaries • Every lecture turned into clear study notes • Ask questions about your own recordings and get answers from them • Listen to the answers with voice playback • Flashcards and multiple-choice quizzes generated from the material WHO IT IS FOR Students who record lectures, seminars and study groups and want to understand the material instead of copying it. HOW IT WORKS 1. Start the recording and put the phone on the desk 2. Scriba transcribes and builds the notes 3. Before the exam, revise with flashcards and quizzes PRICE The first 2 hours are free. After that: 3.99, 6.99 or 9.99 per month, cancel whenever you want. Note: only record with the consent of everyone involved. Recording lectures may be subject to university rules.

About

FastNote

Features
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FastNote is a next-generation voice-first notes and reminder app powered by on-device Artificial Intelligence and wrapped in a stunning Obsidian Glass design. Built specifically for high-performance Apple devices with Neural Engine technology, FastNote transcribes and parses your speech with 100% offline privacy. Your voice and data never leave your iPhone. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: • INSTANT VOICE-TO-NOTE CAPTURE Speak naturally and let on-device speech models transcribe your voice instantly. Zero cloud latency, works perfectly even in Airplane Mode. • ON-DEVICE NLU & INTENT EXTRACTION FastNote automatically detects action items, checklists, and scheduling intents from your voice notes. Say "Meeting tomorrow at 2 PM" and FastNote configures the scheduled alarm and task checklist automatically. • SEAMLESS APPLE ECOSYSTEM SYNC Synchronize your tasks and voice-generated events directly with Apple Reminders and Apple Calendar across your Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac. • 100% COMPLETE PRIVACY No accounts required, no trackers, and zero server logging. All audio recordings, transcripts, and notes remain encrypted and stored locally in SwiftData. • MILLED OBSIDIAN GLASS AESTHETICS A sleek, tactile dark interface designed with fluid animations, acoustic waveforms, and haptic feedback. UNLEASH FASTNOTE PRO: • Unlimited AI voice recordings and transcriber sessions • Full access to high-accuracy Whisper CoreML engine • Custom Obsidian accent themes • Enhanced Biometric & Face ID lock Terms of Use (EULA): https://ndhao164.github.io/Fast-Note/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://ndhao164.github.io/Fast-Note/privacy.html

Screenshots

Scriba.study4 screens
FastNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FastNote at daily against Scriba.study's every 3 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Scriba.study sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and FastNote 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

Scriba.study ships an update every 3 days, FastNote daily. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Scriba.study versus FastNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScriba.studyFastNote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRiccardo CastiglioniHao Nguyen.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Scriba.study

Subscriptions3
  • CHILL 40$4.991 Month
  • BOOST 80$8.991 Month
  • MEGA ULTRA PRO MAX 160$12.991 Month
3 purchases

FastNote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$2.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro (Save 50%)$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • FastNote Pro Lifetime$39.99

Questions

Is Scriba.study free?
Scriba.study is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FastNote free?
FastNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scriba.study or FastNote have ads?
Neither Scriba.study nor FastNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scriba.study or FastNote?
Scriba.study ships an update every 3 days, and FastNote daily. Most recently, Scriba.study was updated on October 31, 2026 and FastNote on October 29, 2026.

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