Editor's Overview
Scrib is a speech recognizer application developed by 23rd, packaged as a single Android APK of version 0.8 weighing in at 10.64 MB. The package targets Android 4.1+ and above. Below you'll find the publisher's own description, a quick spec sheet, and a short buyer-beware checklist so you know exactly what you're installing before tapping download.
Install Checklist
- Only download through the button on this page — never from third-party mirrors or shortened links, which are the most common way malware spreads.
- File size is a light 10.64 MB, so it installs quickly even on modest connections.
- This build is signed by "23rd" — always verify the developer name matches what's listed on the app's official store page before installing an update.
- After install, Android may prompt you to allow "Install from unknown sources" — approve only this one install, then revoke the permission in Settings > Apps > Special access.
- We link directly to the APK file or the publisher's repository; we do not modify the binary. Always run a virus scan after any sideloaded install.
About this app
Two ways to use it
• Transcribe your own audio. Pick any audio file on your phone and get the text, right in the app, fully offline.
• A transcription engine for other apps. Scrib also runs in the background. Apps that support it — such as Forkgram — can turn a voice message into text through Scrib, on your device. In that app's settings, choose Scrib as the offline transcriber.
Models
Scrib transcribes with open Whisper speech models. Download one on the main screen, or pick your language and Scrib fetches a suitable one. Larger models are more accurate but slower and bigger to download; keep several and switch any time. You can also add any whisper.cpp-compatible model by direct link, or import a .bin from your device. Models are downloaded separately and are not bundled in the app.
Privacy
Transcription runs 100% on device. Your voice messages never leave your phone. The only network access is downloading a speech model you pick.
For developers
Any app can use Scrib as an offline transcriber through the open Open Transcribe contract (org.opentranscribe.api) — a small AIDL service, no SDK and no network. The contract is vendor-neutral, so apps aren't tied to Scrib: they can bind any compatible transcriber the user has installed.
Details
| Version | v0.8 |
|---|---|
| Size | 10.64 MB |
| Developer | 23rd |
| Category | Speech Recognizer |
| Package | org.scrib.transcriber |
| Android | 4.1+ |
| Last Updated | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Downloads | 11 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Scrib free to download?
Yes. The APK file linked from this page is free. The developer may offer in-app purchases once installed, but obtaining the installer itself costs nothing.
What Android version does Scrib require?
Android 4.1+ or newer. Installing on older devices may cause crashes or refuse to install.
Is Scrib safe to install?
We link to the exact APK published by 23rd. We do not modify the file. Still, as with any sideloaded app, scan it with a reputable antivirus before opening it, and only grant permissions the app genuinely needs.
How do I update Scrib?
Install the newer version on top of the old one — Android will keep your data. If the signature differs, uninstall first (you may lose local progress).
Why is the app not installing?
Common causes: not enough storage, an older Android version than 4.1+, or a conflicting build already installed. Free up space, check your OS version, and uninstall any previous copy before retrying.
How to Download & Install Scrib
- Tap the Download APK button above and save the file to your device.
- Open your device Settings → Security (or Apps → Special access → Install unknown apps) and allow your file manager or browser to install unknown apps for this one file only.
- Open the downloaded
org.scrib.transcriber.apkfile from your Downloads folder. - Tap Install and wait for Android to finish.
- Open «Scrib» by 23rd and grant only the permissions it actually needs.
- Revoke the "unknown sources" permission once you are done installing.
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