# Thought Path vs Scratch.

The clearest difference is rating: Scratch. at 5.0 against Thought Path's 4.3. Scratch. also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly) and device support (4 vs 2). Thought Path's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Thought Path sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Scratch. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scratch. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thought Path has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Thought Path ships an update monthly, Scratch. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on July 8, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Thought Path | Scratch. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thought-path-quick-notes/id6458731090/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-single-note-tasks/id6795375281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matthew James O'Donnell](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622457819) | [Dustin Wiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495273178) |

## What reviewers say

### Thought Path

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thought-path-quick-notes/id6458731090)

Quickly capture thoughts, ideas, and tasks in a digital inbox. Visualize your mental output over time through maps or search. Automate capture and review with integrations.

**Highlights:** Quick thought capture, Task management, Idea organization, Visual output (map/search), Automation with Shortcuts, On-device storage, iCloud sync

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thought Path Pro (1 Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| Thought Path Pro (1 Year) | $14.99 | per year |


### Scratch.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-single-note-tasks/id6795375281)

This app offers a minimalist approach to task management, using a single Markdown canvas for all your daily notes and to-dos. It prioritizes speed and simplicity, allowing you to quickly capture thoughts without navigating complex menus or forms. Enjoy offline access or cloud sync for seamless data management across devices.

**Highlights:** Single Markdown canvas for tasks and notes, Plain text with Markdown support, All data in one continuous page, Offline local mode for privacy, Cloud sync for multi-device access, Home and lock screen widgets, Instant opening and fast performance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Thought Path free?

Thought Path is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scratch. free?

Scratch. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Thought Path or Scratch.?

Scratch. is rated higher. Thought Path averages 4.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Scratch. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Thought Path or Scratch. have ads?

Neither Thought Path nor Scratch. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Thought Path or Scratch.?

Thought Path ships an update monthly, and Scratch. every 5 days. Most recently, Thought Path was updated on July 8, 2026 and Scratch. on September 19, 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.*