# *scratch* vs Gravity Notes

The clearest difference is price: *scratch* at $2.99 against Gravity Notes's $9.99. *scratch* also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 11 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 92%). Gravity Notes's advantage is chart position (#83 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

*scratch* costs $2.99 and Gravity Notes $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for *scratch* against 5.0 for Gravity Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of *scratch*'s written reviews are positive against 92% of Gravity Notes's.

*scratch* ships an update daily, Gravity Notes every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | *scratch* | Gravity Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch/id1671420139/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-notes-minimal-notepad/id6756236079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 11 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 1 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Xenodium Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304568690) | [Tristan Manchester](https://appshunter.io/developer/1841242335) |

## 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


### Gravity Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gravity-notes-minimal-notepad/id6756236079)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app offers a minimalist approach to note-taking, organizing entries in a single, chronological list. Notes can be easily rescued, archived, or deleted with simple gestures. It supports Markdown formatting and custom tags for efficient organization and offline search.

**Highlights:** Single note list organization, Swipe gestures for note management, Markdown formatting and checklists, Customizable tags for categorization, Offline search with typo correction, Home Screen widget for quick entry, Multiple theme and text size options

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is *scratch* free?

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

### Is Gravity Notes free?

Gravity Notes costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, *scratch* or Gravity Notes?

Gravity Notes is rated higher. *scratch* averages 4.9 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Gravity Notes averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do *scratch* or Gravity Notes have ads?

Neither *scratch* nor Gravity Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, *scratch* or Gravity Notes?

*scratch* ships an update daily, and Gravity Notes every 11 days. Most recently, *scratch* was updated on November 3, 2026 and Gravity Notes on November 5, 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.*