Comparison

Scrap Paper vs #Backlog

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

#Backlog

Features
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Backlog is a calm and simple task manager built around one daily ritual: review what matters. It helps you stay connected to your tasks without pressure, overload, or endless lists. Backlog is not about chasing productivity. It’s about clarity, focus, and quiet confidence in your work. A different approach to tasks: • Review your tasks once a day • Focus only on what matters now • Avoid clutter and constant notifications • Build a simple, sustainable habit How Backlog works: • Add tasks without over-planning • Group and reflect, not just complete • Stay aware of important items • Keep your task list calm and manageable Designed for: • People who feel overwhelmed by classic to-do apps • Those who prefer reflection over pressure • A mindful, minimalist workflow Backlog turns task management into a daily ritual — simple, calm, and human.

Screenshots

Scrap Paper1 screens
#Backlog3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: #Backlog at Free against Scrap Paper's $1.99. #Backlog also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 14.0). Scrap Paper's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

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

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Scrap Paper versus #Backlog: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScrap Paper#Backlog
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews95.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperErik WegenerCatherina Kraiko

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

#Backlog

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scrap Paper

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

#Backlog

One-time1
  • Remove ads$1.99

Questions

Is Scrap Paper free?
Scrap Paper costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is #Backlog free?
#Backlog is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scrap Paper or #Backlog have ads?
#Backlog shows ads; Scrap Paper does not.

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