Archived App (Last seen on 27 Feb 2025)

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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • April 21, 2011
  • January 30, 2014

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Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with this focused note-taking app. Its beautiful, content-focused design allows you to see more at once, while features like reminders and color groups help organize your notes. Easily share and manage your ideas with quick copy/paste and a powerful search bar.

Quick thought capture
Content-focused design
Online backup and restore
Reminders
Color groups
Powerful search bar
Link handling
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What's New in ScatterBrain

1.3.3

January 30, 2014

* Minor bug fixes * ScatterBrain+ data migration/upgrade support

User reviews

Getting worse

I've been using this app ever since my first iPhone and there was already a feature that made large notes difficult because the curser jumps to the bottom every time you tap the text and makes you lose your text.

Now, I can't even get the keyboard to go away so I can categorize my note, so I have to go searching for it in whatever random category you put it in. A tip: if I open a folder and then decide to add the note, the folder I was in should be automatically selected for where the note goes.

Like I said, I've had this app a very long time and it really seems like you guys aren't keeping up. The only reason I haven't switched to another app already is because switching note apps is tedious work. Might be worth the effort, though.
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Brilliant App

Absolutely love this app. I've been using this for a few months now and it's exactly what I needed to organise my thoughts/to do list.

A few suggestions for improvement:
- Ability to set the default category when you make a new thought
- Reminders: only have the notification number showing for overdue items (hate having the number in the corner, so I've never used the reminder function)
- Option to add more colours/categories
- Passcode lock
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Dear ScatterBrain,

Please update the app to current times with the iPhone 6 and whatnot! Been a while since this has been updated and I love this app! Could use a visual upgrade and whatever things recent reviewers have asked for to make this app even better. Thanks!

Rock Solid

Scatterbrain is one of the oldest app in my old iphone 4 and still running great just like the first time I downloaded it, even after all the OS upgrades. It is by far one of my favorite quick todo/ note taking app when ever i have an idea. All that without mentioning the backup feature it comes with free if you signup and also text editing and other extras are very handy when you need it. Thank you very much for making this app :)
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Great app but please fix scrolling!!

As scatterbrained as I am this app is perfect as since I can quickly paste ideas/thoughts/reminders down. & color code which is another amazing plus!

But the one & only flaw is when it comes to reviewing my notes, which I do often. Please allow a way to scroll through notes without the cursor going haywire & dropping me all the way down to the bottom of the text. It's very annoying to have to scroll all the way back to where I was reading just to have it scroll back down again. Thanks!
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Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Keyboard issues and freezing

Bug

Inconsistent note saving behavior

Bug

Sync and backup problems

Bug

Requested Features

7 requests

Add more color options for categorization

Feature

Implement reminders with more customization

Feature

Introduce iPad support and syncing

Feature

Allow rearranging of notes within categories

Feature

Add ability to lock specific notes or categories

Feature

Implement voice recording for notes

Feature

Provide option to change font size and style

Feature

FAQ

What does ScatterBrain do?

ScatterBrain is a note-taking app designed for quickly capturing thoughts and ideas as they occur. It offers a simple yet versatile interface to manage everything from grocery lists to important inspirations, ensuring you don't forget anything.

What are the key features of ScatterBrain?

Key features include a content-focused design for better visibility, ScatterSync for online backup and restore, reminders, color groups for organization, a "Remember" search bar, and the ability to tap and hold links for an action menu. It also supports quick copy/paste and email/SMS sharing.

Is ScatterBrain free to use?

Yes, ScatterBrain is completely free to use and is fully functional without any advertisements. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with its use.

What kind of devices is ScatterBrain compatible with?

While specific OS versions are not detailed, the app supports landscape keyboard mode and features like quick copy/paste and sharing via email/SMS, suggesting compatibility with a wide range of mobile devices running modern operating systems.

What are common use cases for ScatterBrain?

Common use cases include quickly jotting down grocery lists, saving brilliant ideas as they strike, remembering random bits of information, setting reminders for tasks, and organizing notes using color groups for easy identification.