# Scrap Paper vs FontNotes

The clearest difference is price: FontNotes at Free against Scrap Paper's $1.99. FontNotes also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). Scrap Paper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

FontNotes is free to download; Scrap Paper costs $1.99 up front. FontNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scrap Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scrap Paper holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scrap Paper has 35 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 95% of Scrap Paper's written reviews are positive against 100% of FontNotes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Scrap Paper | FontNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-paper/id1448441317/reviews)** | [4.5 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fontnotes-style-your-thoughts/id6746104288/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **35** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 95.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Erik Wegener](https://appshunter.io/developer/424482392) | [evert martin](https://appshunter.io/developer/829392715) |

## What reviewers say

### Scrap Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-paper/id1448441317)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Extremely fast and lightweight app
- 📌 Convenient menu bar access with hotkey
- ☁️ Seamless iCloud sync across devices
- ✨ Minimalist, clutter-free design
- 📋 Perfect for quick notes and clipboard management

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Menu bar icon disappears after macOS updates
- 🐛 iCloud sync fails on Mac after updates
- 📱 Font installation difficult on iOS/iPadOS
- 💰 Changed from free to paid app
- ⚠️ Only supports single note at a time

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### FontNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fontnotes-style-your-thoughts/id6746104288)

Create personalized notes with a wide range of fonts and customization options. Easily import your own fonts, adjust size, color, and layout to express your thoughts uniquely. Perfect for journaling, planning, and capturing inspiration.

**Highlights:** Create and organize styled notes, Import custom fonts, Customize colors, sizes, and formatting, Simple, clean interface, Expressive note customization

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scrap Paper free?

Scrap Paper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FontNotes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scrap Paper or FontNotes?

Scrap Paper is rated higher. Scrap Paper averages 4.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while FontNotes averages 4.5 from 6 ratings.

### Do Scrap Paper or FontNotes have ads?

FontNotes shows ads; Scrap Paper does not.

### Which is updated more often, Scrap Paper or FontNotes?

Scrap Paper ships an update every 6 weeks, and FontNotes every 3 days. Most recently, Scrap Paper was updated on October 24, 2026 and FontNotes on October 24, 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.*