Comparison

Scrap Paper vs Hyper

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

Hyper

Features
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Build habits. Stay focused. Feel great doing it. Hyper blends a clean habit tracker, simple tasks, and a calming focus timer—so consistency finally sticks. Build routines that last - Create daily or custom schedules - Check off completions and keep streaks - See progress at a glance Focus without friction - Minimal timer with start/pause/resume - Optional breaks and session goals - Gentle haptics that keep you in flow Tasks that support your habits - Quick-add from Plus so ideas never slip - Attach tasks to habits or use standalone - Lightweight, fast, distraction-free Smart, respectful reminders - Right-time nudges for your habits - Daily summaries to celebrate wins - Fully configurable and easy to mute Clarity without clutter - Calm, minimal design made for momentum - Works great one-handed and in low light - Built for speed and peace of mind Why Hyper? - Momentum over micromanagement - Gentle accountability with streaks - Flexible schedules for real life Perfect for - Morning/evening routines - Study blocks (Pomodoro-style) - Gym consistency and wellness habits - Deep work sprints and side projects Your data, your progress - Sync across devices - Local notifications only when you enable them - You’re always in control Start small. Stay consistent. Compound your wins—one focused session at a time.

Screenshots

Scrap Paper1 screens
Hyper4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Hyper at Free against Scrap Paper's $1.99. Scrap Paper's advantage is device support (4 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Hyper is free to download; Scrap Paper costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scrap Paper versus Hyper: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrap PaperHyper
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik WegenerHarsh Pansuriya

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

Hyper

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scrap Paper

No in-app purchases

None

Hyper

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scrap Paper free?
Scrap Paper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hyper free?
Hyper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scrap Paper or Hyper have ads?
Neither Scrap Paper nor Hyper shows ads.

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