# Just the note vs Scratch Paper

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scratch Paper at none against Just the note's 5. Scratch Paper also leads on ratings volume (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just the note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Scratch Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Just the note against 5.0 for Scratch Paper. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Just the note | Scratch Paper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-paper-minimal-notes/id6504120350/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 62 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **13.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vladimir Tezin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546233266) | [Abraham Miller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1750957352) |

## What reviewers say

### Just the note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979)

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a minimalist note-taking application. Designed for speed and simplicity, it allows for quick entry via widgets or a single swipe. Get your notes down without distraction.

**Highlights:** One-swipe note creation, Widget for one-tap notes, Minimalist interface, Fast and convenient, Simple note-taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just the note + | $0.99 | per month |
| Thanks to the author | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Many thanks to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Just the note plus (lifetime) | $5.99 | one-time |


### Scratch Paper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-paper-minimal-notes/id6504120350)

This app provides an instant, distraction-free digital notepad for quick thoughts, lists, and reminders. It focuses on essential features for rapid note-taking without unnecessary complexity.

**Highlights:** Instant typing on open, Distraction-free interface, Ideal for lists and reminders, Minimalist design, Quick thought capture

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Just the note free?

Just the note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scratch Paper free?

Scratch Paper is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Just the note or Scratch Paper?

Just the note and Scratch Paper are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do Just the note or Scratch Paper have ads?

Neither Just the note nor Scratch Paper shows ads.

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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.*