Scribe. Frequently Asked Questions
What is Scribe.?
Scribe. is a daily notes app designed to feel like writing on paper. You write notes for today, scratch them out when done, and navigate between yesterday, today, and tomorrow. For anything else, there's the agenda.
How do I add a note?
Tap + note... at the bottom of the screen. Choose the pen icon to type or the mic icon to record a voice note. Hit return or done when you're finished.
How do I add a time to a note?
Tap a note to select it, then tap the clock icon that appears at the bottom. Pick your time and tap done — the note will sort itself into the right position automatically.
How do I scratch out a note?
Swipe horizontally across a note. A single stroke gives a clean line, a back-and-forth motion gives a double line, and a zigzag gives a squiggle. The note stays visible — it's part of your day's history.
How do I undo a scratch?
Swipe across the scratched note again. The scratch is removed and the note returns to its normal state.
What's the difference between scratching and deleting?
Scratching leaves the note visible but crossed out — a record of what you completed. Deleting removes it entirely. To delete, tap a note to select it, then tap the bin icon.
How do I edit a note?
Tap a note to select it, then tap the pen icon that appears at the bottom. The text field opens with the existing content ready to edit.
How do I see yesterday or tomorrow?
Tap the faded day letters in the bottom corners — left for yesterday, right for tomorrow. The home screen covers just three days. For anything else, use the agenda.
How do I access the agenda?
Tap the ··· at the top right of the home screen and choose agenda. From there you can navigate any month and tap any date to open it.
How do voice notes work?
Tap + note..., then the mic icon. Speak your note, then tap done. Scribe. transcribes your words and adds them as a note. Voice notes require a Scribe. Pro upgrade.
What languages does voice transcription support?
Scribe. uses your device's preferred language for transcription. It works with any language supported by iOS Speech Recognition, including English and French.
What is Live Activity?
Live Activity keeps a selected note visible on your lock screen so you can glance at it without opening the app. It's useful for notes you want to keep front of mind throughout the day.
How do I start a Live Activity?
Tap a note to select it, then tap the lock screen icon that appears at the bottom. The note will appear on your lock screen in your chosen font.
How do I stop a Live Activity?
Tap the same note again to select it, then tap the lock screen icon a second time. The Live Activity will end immediately. You can also swipe it away directly from your lock screen.
Can I have more than one Live Activity at a time?
No — only one note can be live at a time. Starting a Live Activity on a new note automatically ends the previous one.
What widgets does Scribe. offer?
Scribe. has three widgets: a small write widget that opens a new note with the keyboard, a small voice widget that opens a new voice recording, and a medium combined widget with both options side by side.
How do I add a widget?
Long press your home screen, tap the + button in the top corner, search for Scribe., and choose the widget size you want.
What are lock screen controls?
Lock screen controls are shortcuts that appear in the Control Centre and on your lock screen on iOS 18 and later. Scribe. offers a write control and a voice control so you can start a new note instantly without unlocking your phone.
How do I add lock screen controls?
On iOS 18 or later, go to Settings → Control Centre and add the Scribe. write or voice controls. You can also customise your lock screen and add them directly there.
How does iCloud sync work?
When enabled in settings, your notes sync automatically across all your devices signed into the same iCloud account. Sync requires a Scribe. Pro upgrade.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your notes are stored in your private iCloud database and are only accessible to you. Feather Studio has no access to your notes.
What's included in Scribe. Pro?
Pro unlocks voice transcription, iCloud sync across devices, and a selection of additional handwritten fonts. It's a one-time purchase — no subscription.
Can I restore my purchase?
Yes. If you've already purchased Pro, you can restore it at any time from the upgrade screen without being charged again.