# OctoNote vs Scratch.

The clearest difference is rating: Scratch. at 5.0 against OctoNote's 3.7. Scratch. also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and device support (4 vs 2). OctoNote's advantage is ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OctoNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Scratch. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scratch. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OctoNote has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

OctoNote ships an update every 2 months, Scratch. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OctoNote | Scratch. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octonote/id1433164731/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-single-note-tasks/id6795375281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Base11 Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1082229198) | [Dustin Wiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495273178) |

## What reviewers say

### OctoNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/octonote/id1433164731)

This app lets you write and store notes in markdown format, syncing them directly to your GitHub Gists. It offers beautiful rendering, code syntax highlighting, and version control for organized and accessible notes.

**Highlights:** Markdown writing and rendering, GitHub Gists integration, Code syntax highlighting, Live preview, Version history, Secret Gists (Premium), Custom syntax themes (Premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium (Yearly) | $11.99 | per year |
| OctoNote Premium - Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Scratch.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-single-note-tasks/id6795375281)

This app offers a minimalist approach to task management, using a single Markdown canvas for all your daily notes and to-dos. It prioritizes speed and simplicity, allowing you to quickly capture thoughts without navigating complex menus or forms. Enjoy offline access or cloud sync for seamless data management across devices.

**Highlights:** Single Markdown canvas for tasks and notes, Plain text with Markdown support, All data in one continuous page, Offline local mode for privacy, Cloud sync for multi-device access, Home and lock screen widgets, Instant opening and fast performance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OctoNote free?

OctoNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scratch. free?

Scratch. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OctoNote or Scratch.?

Scratch. is rated higher. OctoNote averages 3.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Scratch. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do OctoNote or Scratch. have ads?

Neither OctoNote nor Scratch. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OctoNote or Scratch.?

OctoNote ships an update every 2 months, and Scratch. every 5 days. Most recently, OctoNote was updated on September 30, 2026 and Scratch. on October 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*