*scratch* vs NameBoard
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
*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.
- Instant note-taking
- Plain text support
- Checkbox lists
- Share to other apps
- Save to Files
- Emacs org mode markup
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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.
NameBoard
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Ditch the paper sign. NameBoard shows your passenger's name in huge letters on your iPhone, readable from across an airport or station hall. Type the name, turn your phone: the sign fills the screen, white on black, at the largest possible size. Ready in 5 seconds. BUILT FOR MEET-AND-GREET PROFESSIONALS • Private drivers, chauffeurs and taxis • Airport, station and hotel pickups • Concierge services, tour operators, events FREE • Full-screen name, readable from a distance • Screen stays on while the sign is displayed • Share a photo of the sign (WhatsApp, Messages…) • Share your location with your passenger NAMEBOARD PRO — one-time purchase, no subscription • Sign without the NameBoard mention • Second line: company name, flight number, agency • Name history to show a passenger again in one tap Already bought NameBoard? All Pro features stay included. A more professional first impression, no printer needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: NameBoard at Free against *scratch*'s $2.99. *scratch*'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On rating, 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
NameBoard is free to download; *scratch* costs $2.99 up front. NameBoard sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. *scratch* asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for *scratch* against 5.0 for NameBoard. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: *scratch* has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
*scratch* ships an update daily, NameBoard every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | *scratch* | NameBoard |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (28 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 28 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Xenodium Ltd. | Alexandre Pestre |
In-app purchases
*scratch*
No in-app purchases
NameBoard
- NameBoard Pro$9.99









