Comparison

Scrap Paper vs Focus Protocol

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

Focus Protocol

Features
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Quiet the noise. Find your focus. FocusProtocol is more than a timer. It helps you settle into deep work and stay there. Pick a duration, name your goal and start. FocusProtocol blocks the apps you choose until the session ends. Distractions on hold Block the distracting apps and websites you pick. Built on Apple's Screen Time API. Your app selection is handled privately by iOS. Leave the app mid-session and you have 10 seconds to come back. After that, the session ends. Focus audio An optional built-in pink noise generator. Pink noise is a softer, steadier sound than white noise that many people find helpful for masking interruptions. This is not a medical product. Presets Save your favorite setups, such as Deep Work, Study Block or Pomodoro, each with its own duration, goal and blocked apps. Small wins Finishing moments, streaks and achievements keep the momentum going. Weekly charts show how your focus time adds up. Private by design No accounts. No tracking. No ads. Your sessions and stats stay on your device. OLED-optimized A true-black interface designed for long sessions, late nights and early mornings. FocusProtocol Make room for focus. FocusProtocol Pro (optional auto-renewable subscription) Free plan: 2 sessions per week. FocusProtocol Pro removes the weekly limit and is available as a monthly or yearly subscription. The yearly plan includes a 3-day free trial for eligible new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase (or when the free trial ends). Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple Account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms & Conditions: https://sudoswisshub.github.io/FocusProtocolLegal/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://sudoswisshub.github.io/FocusProtocolLegal/privacy.html

Screenshots

Scrap Paper1 screens
Focus Protocol4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Focus Protocol at Free against Scrap Paper's $1.99. Scrap Paper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Focus Protocol is free to download; Scrap Paper costs $1.99 up front. Focus Protocol sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Scrap Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scrap Paper ships an update every 6 weeks, Focus Protocol every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scrap Paper versus Focus Protocol: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrap PaperFocus Protocol
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik WegenerAlice-Georgiana TURCANU

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

Focus Protocol

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scrap Paper

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Focus Protocol

Subscriptions2
  • Focus Protocol Pro Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Focus Protocol Pro Yearly3 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Scrap Paper free?
Scrap Paper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focus Protocol free?
Focus Protocol is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scrap Paper or Focus Protocol have ads?
Neither Scrap Paper nor Focus Protocol shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scrap Paper or Focus Protocol?
Scrap Paper ships an update every 6 weeks, and Focus Protocol every 5 months. Most recently, Scrap Paper was updated on November 2, 2026 and Focus Protocol on November 6, 2026.

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