# ScatterBrain > A simple, beautiful, and ad-free note-taking app for quick idea capture. (iPhone/iPad app by Stefano Tomasello.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scatterbrain/id432722801 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Stefano Tomasello](https://appshunter.io/developer/415715165) - Category: Productivity, Social Networking - Price: $0.99 - Rating: 4.25/5 from 16 App Store ratings · 201 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 6.0 · 4 MB - Languages: English - Released: 2011-04-21 - Data updated: 2026-09-10 - Monetization: free - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scatterbrain/id432722801/reviews.md ## What is ScatterBrain? * Featured in "Staff Favorites" * Featured in "What's Hot" and "New & Noteworthy" * Over 500,000 downloads! ScatterBrain — Collect your thoughts. Quickly. Simply. Beautifully. ScatterBrain is an extremely focused note taking app designed to let you capture thoughts and ideas quickly when they happen. Simple enough to start using immediately, but versatile enough to keep track of all your thoughts. Whether it's a grocery list, your next great idea, or just some random stuff you don't want to forget, ScatterBrain will quickly become your go-to notes app. FEATURES: * Fully functional & completely ad-free! * Content focused design let's you see more at once * ScatterSync online backup & restore * Reminders * Color groups * Swipe thought to delete * "Remember" search bar * Landscape keyboard support * Tap and hold links saved in thoughts for the action menu - supports: URLs, addresses, phone #'s, dates & times * Email / SMS text sharing * Quick copy & quick paste buttons * Full thought view * Multiple sort options * Great attention to detail and design * Lots more! Follow us on Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/ScatterBrainApp Like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ScatterBrainApp 5 Star Rate/Review ScatterBrain! ## Key features - Quick thought capture - Content-focused design - Online backup and restore - Reminders - Color groups - Powerful search bar - Link handling ## What do users think of ScatterBrain? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 💻 Excellent organization features - 🎨 Useful color coding - 🔍 Helpful search functionality - ⚡️ Fast and responsive - 📝 Simple and intuitive interface - 🤓 Great for scatterbrained users - 🗂 Effective note categorization **Cons** - 🐛 Cursor jumping to bottom of notes - 🔍 Difficulty scrolling through long notes - 🔒 Lack of password protection - 🖥 Outdated interface, needs visual upgrade - 📱 Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions **Commonly reported bugs** - Keyboard issues and freezing - Inconsistent note saving behavior - Sync and backup problems **Most requested features** - Add more color options for categorization - Implement reminders with more customization - Introduce iPad support and syncing - Allow rearranging of notes within categories - Add ability to lock specific notes or categories - Implement voice recording for notes - Provide option to change font size and style ## Recent user reviews (10 of 201) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scatterbrain/id432722801/reviews.md ### 1/5 — Getting worse *2015-02-27* 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. ### 5/5 — Brilliant App *2015-02-11, version 1.3.3* 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 ### 5/5 — Dear ScatterBrain, *2015-01-29* 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! ### 5/5 — Rock Solid *2014-11-24, version 1.3.3* 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 :) ### 4/5 — Great app but please fix scrolling!! *2014-10-30, version 1.3.3* 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! ### 3/5 — Abandoned? Needs overhaul & TLC badly. *2014-09-30* This is a good app, but is needing an overhaul badly. Devs PLEASE bring this app into the future. It can be GREAT!! ### 4/5 — Ipad *2014-08-24, version 1.3.3* Wish you could use this app easier on the ipad, such as being able to type/ operate app in landscape mode... It could hit such a bigger audience that way ### 5/5 — Please update *2014-07-27* I *adore* this app and have used it for years. It's a beauty. That said, as many other reviewers have commented, it becomes an unruly beast with long notes. Moving the cursor around in a lengthy note is an exercise in patience. I'd pay good money (ie a coupla bux ha ha) for a fully functioning version. ### 5/5 — My new favorite app! *2014-07-19, version 1.3.3* 2nd edit: Still one of the best apps I have on my phone. Beautiful, smooth, and wonderful for organization. For the life of me, I can't figure out why this isn't consistently one of the top apps in the App Store, or talked about more. I'm in the process of moving. This app has saved me a million times. I color code my packed boxes with the colors of the notes, and then number the boxes. I have a "thought" for every box I've packed - so no writing on every box what's in there, and no digging through boxes to find stuff! I use it for a million other thoughts, and really can't say how many times this app has saved me! LOVE this app! So easy to create little thoughts and notes. I use it multiple times a day. I love the fact the developers changed the icon back - the look of it & the app itself is gorgeous! It's fast & smooth, & looking forward to seeing what's in the updates. Keep up the awesome work! Edit: I still love this app. Consistently one of my most used apps. Gorgeous, works flawlessly, and keeps my scatterbrained self organized! ### 4/5 — Scrolling is obnoxious *2014-07-17* I love love love this app, I've had it for years now. It's organization features are perfect and it is so easy to create a "thought". However, it starts to lose usability as notes get larger, because as soon as you tap on the text it scrolls aaaaallllll the way down to the bottom of the note. And scrolling up is difficult because it starts skipping whole sections of text. So for large notes it's aggravating to use and I would've thought they had fixed this by now. Would definitely be 5/5 stars if they do! If you just want an easy app for saving whatever pops into your head, this is wonderful! Just save yourself the headache and keep them short. ## Frequently asked questions about ScatterBrain ### 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. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.3 — 2014-01-30 * Minor bug fixes * ScatterBrain+ data migration/upgrade support ### 1.3.2 — 2014-01-24 * Upgrade/migration support for ScatterBrain+ (coming soon) * Bug fixes * Additional performance improvements ### 1.3.1 — 2013-10-20 * iPhone 5/5S/5C 4 inch screen support * Visual enhancements * Additional performance improvements ### 1.3 — 2013-10-04 * iPhone 5/5S/5C 4 inch screen support * Visual enhancements * Performance improvements ### 1.2.2 — 2011-07-07 • Thought reminders • Color labels and ordering • Quick color and sort selection • Collapsable color headers • Performance improvements • Usability enhancements • Added color settings reset (v1.2.1) • Fixed bug that caused color data to corrupt (v1.2.2) • Fixed bug that prevented seeing added thoughts in color view (v1.2.2) ## More apps by Stefano Tomasello - [Tangents.](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tangents/id6479176750) All apps by Stefano Tomasello: https://appshunter.io/developer/415715165 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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