Comparison

Scrap Paper vs Screen Time Control

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

Screen Time Control

Regain control of your time and attention by blocking distracting apps. This tool helps you concentrate on important tasks with flexible blocking options, gamified achievements, and detailed progress tracking. Achieve a more intentional and fulfilling life by reducing unnecessary screen time.

Highlights
  • Flexible app blocking options
  • Daily session limits
  • App usage limits
  • Scheduled blocking
  • Gamification and achievements
  • Detailed progress tracking
  • Customizable interface
Features
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Pure Focus – Stay Focused, Live Fully In a world full of digital distractions, staying focused has never been more challenging. Constant notifications, social media feeds, and endless doomscrolling often derail productivity. Pure Focus is designed to help you regain control over your time and attention by blocking distracting apps, allowing you to concentrate on what truly matters. Whether you’re studying, working, or simply want to reduce unnecessary screen time, the app provides a simple and effective solution to live a more intentional and fulfilling life. Main features: ► Flexible App Blocking Options • Quick Session: Start focusing instantly with just one tap. Perfect for spontaneous work bursts. • Daily Session Limits: Set a specific number of focus sessions per day to build consistent productivity habits. • App Usage Limit: Define daily usage limits for selected apps. Once reached, the apps are blocked, ensuring you stay on track. • Scheduled Blocking: Plan your focus time by scheduling app blocks during essential tasks, meetings, or study periods. ► Gamification and Achievements Stay motivated with our built-in achievement system. Earn rewards for hitting focus milestones, maintaining streaks, and cutting down screen time. Turning focus into a game keeps you engaged and committed. ► Detailed Progress Tracking and Statistics Monitor your habits and progress with comprehensive statistics. View session counts, streaks, and time saved on the home screen. Detailed reports provide insights into your focus patterns over time, helping you improve daily. ►Customization and User-Friendly Interface Tailor Pure Focus to your needs with extensive customization options. Choose which apps to block, adjust time limits, and personalize session durations—all through a clean, intuitive interface that’s easy to navigate. This isn’t just an app blocker; it’s a complete solution for reclaiming your time and boosting productivity. With flexible blocking modes, motivating achievements, and insightful progress tracking, staying focused becomes simple and rewarding. Download Pure Focus today and take the first step toward a more focused, distraction-free life. Contact Us: info@apppurefocus.com Terms of Use: https://telegra.ph/Terms-of-Use-02-25-3 Privacy Policy: https://telegra.ph/Privacy-Policy-02-25-64

Screenshots

Scrap Paper1 screens
Screen Time Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Screen Time Control at Free against Scrap Paper's $1.99. Screen Time Control also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). Scrap Paper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and device support (4 vs 1). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Screen Time Control is free to download; Scrap Paper costs $1.99 up front. Screen Time Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scrap Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 Screen Time Control. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 45 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of Scrap Paper's written reviews are positive against 100% of Screen Time Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrap Paper ships an update every 6 weeks, Screen Time Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scrap Paper versus Screen Time Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrap PaperScreen Time Control
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (35 ratings) — better4.8 (45 ratings)
Positive reviews95.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3545 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik WegenerDmitry Vanyushkin

Customer experience

Scrap Paper

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

Screen Time Control

All ratings46 ratings
Positive95.7%
Neutral2.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews4 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

Screen Time Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scrap Paper

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Screen Time Control

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan (1 Month)3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan (1 Year)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$34.99

Questions

Is Scrap Paper free?
Scrap Paper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Screen Time Control free?
Screen Time Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scrap Paper or Screen Time Control?
Scrap Paper is rated higher. Scrap Paper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Screen Time Control averages 4.8 from 45 ratings.
Do Scrap Paper or Screen Time Control have ads?
Neither Scrap Paper nor Screen Time Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrap Paper or Screen Time Control?
Scrap Paper ships an update every 6 weeks, and Screen Time Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scrap Paper was updated on October 24, 2026 and Screen Time Control on October 20, 2026.

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