I tested the Flowtica Scribe. It looked good until I compared it to Gemini and a voice recorder
Android Police 2026-07-11 15:00:10
Context: The Flowtica Scribe, an AI-powered note-taking device disguised as a pen, was put to the test by technology journalist Andy Boxall. The device, which records meetings, transcribes, and summarizes conversations, was used in various settings, including a challenging all-day event with panel discussions, roundtable meetings, and individual chats. The Scribe's performance was compared to other tools, including Google Gemini and a voice recorder on an Apple iPhone.
Key Facts
- The Flowtica Scribe is a pen-shaped device that weighs 34.5 grams, is 16mm wide at its widest point, and has a clip for attaching to a shirt, with a design that is convenient but may require explanation in some situations.
- The device is available in two versions: the Scribe with 20 extra nibs for $159, and the Complete Set, which includes the Scribe, a charging case, 20 nibs, and three months of Premium membership for $209.
- The Flowtica Scribe has two subscription tiers: the Premium plan for $15 per month, offering 1,500 minutes of recording per month, and the Unlimited Plan for $30 per month, providing unlimited recording.
- The device's AI features, while convenient, had issues with reliability, including clipped audio, missed chunks of conversation, and poorly transcribed text, which sometimes devolved into strings of letters and joined-together words.
- The Flowtica app, which connects to the Scribe, offers additional features, including an AI to-do list and reminder system, voice note recording, and a search feature that can find phrases and words in all saved meetings, and can recognize up to 15 speakers.