Scrap Paper vs That Text
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Single persistent note
- Quick text storage
- Jot down random thoughts
- Copy text from online forms
- Local math problem solver
- Cross-device iCloud sync
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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.
That Text
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That Text allows for quick data entry into text fields. Group text content into navigable entries to easily organize content. Click on a Nav Item to bring up previous text entries fast. Edit or reorder content using built-in context menus. Text entries can be shifted left/right to simulate a parent/child tree-like structure. A powerful Filter field allows for fast filtering of content. Filtering can be toggled between filtering by Text entry or Tree name. Features: - Editable navigation items. - Stellar tree view to organize complex text lists. - Great looking text fields that can be indented to form parent/child structures. Instructions for app use: 1.) Launch app. 2.) Click + icon to create a new Navigation Item (Nav Item). 3.) Enter in a Nav Item name. 4.) Click newly created nav item. 5.) Main view loads. Click + icon in upper right to add new Tree Item. When pop up shows, enter a name. 6.) Click newly created Tree Item’s + icon. This creates Text fields for data entry. 7.) Type data into text fields. It auto saves content. 8.) Click move left/right arrows to adjust indent. 9.) Click ( - minus) icon to delete a text field. If text field has data, there will be a confirmation pop-up. If no data, the field is just removed. 10.) Tap-hold on text field's buttons to right for context options. For example tap-holding on minus (-) button will show more options. 10.1) Tap-hold options: Insert New Text Above/Below will insert a new text field either above current tap-hold location or below. Indentation of inserted items will match current indent of currently tap-hold item. 10.2) Reorder will show a pop-up view where user can drag/drop entries around in whichever desired order is wanted. 11.) Toolbar Reorder button will perform a similar task as the text field Reorder; although it will only show Tree items in list and they will be reordered to desired order. 12.) Toolbar chevrons for collapse all and expand all, this affects only Tree items under current Navigation item - unless using the "All Items" navigation, then all Tree Items for all Navigation Items will either expand or collapse. 13.) Tap-hold context options for Navigation items for editing Nav Item name, Reordering list, or deleting. 14.) Filter field at bottom left of main view - clicking the filter icon will cycle between either filtering by Text data or by Tree Item name. Toggle icon to appropriate choice and type into filter field. Data is dynamically filtered. Be sure to clear the filter when complete - changing to another Navigation item keeps the Filter text and will still actively attempt to filter content. Use Examples: -Document computer configuration -Create notes regarding topics of interest -Record information regarding work tasks.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: That Text at $0.99 against Scrap Paper's $1.99. Scrap Paper's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Scrap Paper costs $1.99 and That Text $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scrap Paper | That Text |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (35 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 35 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Erik Wegener | Ebey Tech LLC |
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
That Text
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Scrap Paper
No in-app purchases
That Text
No in-app purchases









