Comparison

*scratch* vs NOW TODO

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

*scratch*

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
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You're on the go. Someone's giving you directions, or a phone number, name of a restaurant... you need to write it down now, quickly! No time to create new contact, or a note, a file, or waste time on additional taps, bring up keyboard... You just need to write it somewhere right now. *scratch* is a simple scratch pad. • No bells or whistles, just a simple area to quickly jot something down. • Launch *scratch* and write. • Quickly create lists or checkboxes. • All plain text. • Share to other apps or save to Files as an org file (plain text). • No cloud, account, sign-in, or social required. Bonus: Emacs org mode lovers, you can use lightweight org markup like headings, plain lists, numbered lists, and checkboxes.

About

NOW TODO

Features
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NOWTODO: Simple Daily Planner & To-Do List NOWTODO is a clean and minimal productivity app designed to help you organize tasks, manage to-do lists, set reminders, and build completion streaks by finishing your tasks consistently. Plan your day, stay focused, and track your progress with a distraction-free interface built for clarity and simplicity. Why Choose NOWTODO? • Create unlimited tasks and to-do lists • Build streaks by completing tasks daily • Smart reminder notifications so you never forget • Organize with categories like work, goals, and personal • Clean, minimal design for better focus • No login or account required Key Features • Unlimited tasks and simple checklists • Task completion streak system • Custom reminders and push notifications • Categories and priorities for better organization • Fast and intuitive interface • Privacy-first experience Perfect for daily planning, goal tracking, productivity, deep work sessions, students, professionals, and anyone who prefers simple task management. Stay productive. Build streaks. Get things done—every day. Download NOWTODO and take control of your day. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

*scratch*2 screens
NOW TODO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: NOW TODO at Free against *scratch*'s $2.99. *scratch*'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). 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

NOW TODO is free to download; *scratch* costs $2.99 up front. NOW TODO sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. *scratch* asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

*scratch* ships an update daily, NOW TODO monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
*scratch* versus NOW TODO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter*scratch*NOW TODO
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (28 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings28 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXenodium Ltd.ERX CONNECT

In-app purchases

None

*scratch*

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

NOW TODO

Subscriptions2
  • NOWTODO premium$4.991 Month
  • NOWTODO premium3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Todo premium$4.99
  • NOWTODO pro$19.99
  • Todo premium$39.99

Questions

Is *scratch* free?
*scratch* costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NOW TODO free?
NOW TODO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do *scratch* or NOW TODO have ads?
Neither *scratch* nor NOW TODO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, *scratch* or NOW TODO?
*scratch* ships an update daily, and NOW TODO monthly. Most recently, *scratch* was updated on November 3, 2026 and NOW TODO on October 30, 2026.

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