ScratchPads vs SheetBox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ScratchPads
Quickly jot down notes and have them automatically saved. This utility app offers multiple scratch pads for easy organization and instant recall of your thoughts. Simply close the app to save your work.
- Multiple scratch pads
- Automatic note saving
- Quick text deletion
- Restores last active pad
- Simple interface
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Very simplistic utility app to allow for scratch pad notes to be quickly added and automatically saved. USE: Open app, select one of the "Pads", and record scratch pad notes. To clear a pad, tap the trash icon in the upper right side of the screen and then confirm to delete the pad text. To save the text, just close the app. FEATURES: Five different "Pads" to store scratch pad notes. Delete all text on a Pad with two taps. Scratch pad notes are automatically saved when the app is closed, and restored the next time the app is opened. The last active Pad tab is saved when the app is closed, and restored the next time the app is opened.
SheetBox
This app connects your spreadsheet data to your automations. Easily read, append, and update information from Numbers, Excel, and Google Sheets within your workflows.
- Read Numbers spreadsheets in Shortcuts
- Read Excel (.xlsx) spreadsheets in Shortcuts
- Read Google Sheets in Shortcuts
- Append rows to Google Sheets
- Update data in Google Sheets
- Create powerful automations with spreadsheet data
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Unlock the Power of Your Spreadsheet Data with Shortcuts SheetBox is the bridge between Shortcuts and your Numbers, Googel Sheets, or Excel spreadsheets, allowing you to read data from your files. Whether you're tracking expenses, managing projects, or analyzing data, SheetBox makes it easy to access and use that information in your Shortcuts. What You Can Do with SheetBox: • Read data from Numbers spreadsheets directly in your Shortcuts • Read data from Excel spreadsheets (.xlsx format) directly in your Shortcuts • Read data from Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Append rows to Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Update existing data in Google Sheets directly in your Shortcuts • Create powerful automations using your spreadsheet data • Build custom workflows that integrate with your existing spreadsheets SheetBox comes with a 14-day free trial period so you can experience the full power of the app before purchasing. Download SheetBox today and unlock the potential of your spreadsheet data with the power of Shortcuts! Note: Currently supports Numbers, Google Sheets, and Excel (.xlsx) files. Additional spreadsheet formats may come in future updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SheetBox at Free against ScratchPads's $0.99. SheetBox also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). ScratchPads's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, 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
SheetBox is free to download; ScratchPads costs $0.99 up front. SheetBox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ScratchPads asks for nothing beyond the download.
ScratchPads holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
ScratchPads ships an update every 10 months, SheetBox every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ScratchPads | SheetBox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 9 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 0 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thomas Dalke | IBRAHIM-ALEXANDRU ABDO |
Customer experience
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In-app purchases
ScratchPads
No in-app purchases
SheetBox
- SheetBox License$3.99









