# *scratch* vs Markdown Note Widgets

The clearest difference is price: Markdown Note Widgets at Free against *scratch*'s $2.99. *scratch*'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (daily vs every 6 days). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Markdown Note Widgets is free to download; *scratch* costs $2.99 up front. Markdown Note Widgets sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. *scratch* asks for nothing beyond the download.

*scratch* holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: *scratch* has 27 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of *scratch*'s written reviews are positive against 80% of Markdown Note Widgets's.

*scratch* ships an update daily, Markdown Note Widgets every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | *scratch* | Markdown Note Widgets |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch/id1671420139/reviews)** | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-note-widgets/id6738813357/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 80.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 1 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xenodium Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304568690) | [Bagging Groceries](https://appshunter.io/developer/1725636608) |

## What reviewers say

### *scratch*

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch/id1671420139)

Quickly jot down notes, phone numbers, or directions on the go. This simple scratchpad app requires no sign-in or cloud storage, offering a straightforward way to capture information instantly. Supports plain text and basic Emacs org mode markup.

**Highlights:** Instant note-taking, Plain text support, Checkbox lists, Share to other apps, Save to Files, Emacs org mode markup

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Markdown Note Widgets

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/markdown-note-widgets/id6738813357)

Display your Markdown files as customizable widgets on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and StandBy mode. This privacy-focused app allows you to import notes from various Markdown apps and showcase them elegantly on your device. Enjoy a one-time purchase for lifetime access to all features.

**Highlights:** Markdown file integration, Customizable widget sizes, StandBy mode support, Privacy-first design, One-time purchase, Import from Obsidian/Logseq

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Subscription | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is *scratch* free?

*scratch* costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Markdown Note Widgets free?

Markdown Note Widgets is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, *scratch* or Markdown Note Widgets?

*scratch* is rated higher. *scratch* averages 4.9 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Markdown Note Widgets averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do *scratch* or Markdown Note Widgets have ads?

Neither *scratch* nor Markdown Note Widgets shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, *scratch* or Markdown Note Widgets?

*scratch* ships an update daily, and Markdown Note Widgets every 6 days. Most recently, *scratch* was updated on September 19, 2026 and Markdown Note Widgets on September 13, 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.*