Comparison

Scrap Paper vs BeText

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scrap Paper

This app provides a single, persistent note for quick text storage and retrieval, ideal for copying snippets from online forms or jotting down fleeting thoughts. It also offers basic math calculation capabilities.

Highlights
  • Single persistent note
  • Quick text storage
  • Jot down random thoughts
  • Copy text from online forms
  • Local math problem solver
  • Cross-device iCloud sync
Features
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Sometimes you need a little bit of Scrap Paper while you are working on something. Maybe you are filling out online forms, and you want an app to copy bits of text from. Or you just want to jot down a random thought without creating a new note in your other notes app. Scrap Paper is a simple notes app with only one note. Scrap Paper is also available for macOS and features cross-device iCloud sync. P.S.: Scrap Paper can solve simple math problems. How it works: Type in a problem (e.g. "2+3*4"), highlight it, and click on the "Solve Math Problem" button in the context menu. Scrap Paper will append an equal symbol and the result (e.g. "=14"). Computation happens locally on your device.

About

BeText

A minimalist text editor designed for writers seeking efficiency and a distraction-free environment. It offers rich text formatting, customization options, and convenient file management features to help you focus on your words and create polished documents.

Highlights
  • Focus Mode for deep immersion
  • Rich text formatting options
  • Customizable fonts and colors
  • Capture text from camera
  • Organized file management
  • Wireless browser file sharing
  • Minimalist, distraction-free interface
Features
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Unleash your creativity and stay focused with BeText, the minimalist text editor crafted for writers who value simplicity and efficiency. Whether you're drafting documents, jotting down quick notes, or composing your next blog post, BeText offers a distraction-free environment tailored to your writing needs. Enjoy a clean, simple, and serene space that helps you focus entirely on your words, turning ideas into polished pieces of writing. Key Features: • Focus Mode: Dim everything but the current paragraph, keeping you deeply immersed in your writing. • Rich Text Formatting: Apply bold, italic, underline, and more to enhance your text and create visually engaging documents. • Font and Color Customization: Choose from a wide range of fonts and colors to personalize your writing and match your style. • Capture Text: Insert text directly from your camera, making it easy to integrate printed documents into your writing. • File Management: Organise your documents with ease, ensuring they are neatly stored and instantly accessible whenever you need them. • Browser File Sharing: Wirelessly transfer your documents between devices using local web transfer, making it simple to move your work wherever you go. • Wi-Fi Drive (Mac Only): Turn your iPhone into a wireless network drive, allowing effortless file transfers over Wi-Fi. • Minimalist Design: Enjoy a clean, uncluttered interface that eliminates distractions, allowing you to focus on what matters most—your words. • Exciting New Features (Coming Soon): Stay tuned for upcoming enhancements, including AI writing assistance, and integration with popular writing platforms. Say goodbye to distractions and hello to unparalleled productivity. BeText is more than just a text editor—it’s your essential writing companion. Whether you're crafting the next great novel or capturing daily thoughts, BeText’s Focus Mode ensures every word counts. Designed with writers in mind, BeText seamlessly blends functionality with simplicity, empowering you to do what you do best: write. Ready to elevate your writing experience? Download BeText today and start creating your best work in a distraction-free, beautifully simple environment.

Screenshots

Scrap Paper1 screens
BeText4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scrap Paper at 35 against BeText's 4. Scrap Paper also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (4 vs 2). BeText's advantage is price ($0.99 vs $1.99). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Scrap Paper costs $1.99 and BeText $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Scrap Paper against 4.8 for BeText. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrap Paper has 35 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Scrap Paper's written reviews are positive against 100% of BeText's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrap Paper ships an update every 6 weeks, BeText every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scrap Paper versus BeText: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrap PaperBeText
Price$1.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.8 (35 ratings) — better4.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews95.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik Wegenerchaman chlach

Customer experience

Scrap Paper

All ratings35 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.9%
Written reviews130 reviews
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.1%

BeText

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Scrap Paper

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Menu bar icon disappears after macOS updates
  • iCloud sync stops working after macOS updates
  • App fails to open (icon does nothing)
  • Font configuration profiles not recognized on iOS/iPadOS
  • Window size resets after reboot
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  • Compatibility issues with older iPads running iPadOS 16.7.11

Requested features

11 requests
  • Multiple notes/pages or tabs functionality
  • Rich text formatting (bold, italic, bullet lists)
  • Custom color picker beyond presets
  • Remember window size on reboot
  • Solid cursor option instead of blinking
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  • Markdown support
  • Image and audio file storage
  • Clickable links functionality
  • Menu bar icon click to close window
  • Transparent text box option
  • Evernote sharing capability

BeText

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scrap Paper

No in-app purchases

None

BeText

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scrap Paper free?
Scrap Paper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is BeText free?
BeText costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scrap Paper or BeText?
Scrap Paper is rated higher. Scrap Paper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while BeText averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.
Do Scrap Paper or BeText have ads?
Neither Scrap Paper nor BeText shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrap Paper or BeText?
Scrap Paper ships an update every 6 weeks, and BeText every 3 months. Most recently, Scrap Paper was updated on October 24, 2026 and BeText on October 24, 2026.

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