Comparison

Capture Sync vs Scratch

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

Head to head
About

Capture Sync

Features
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:::: Capture Sync: Your Memories, Your Control :::: Safeguard your precious photos and videos with Capture Sync, the ultimate solution for smart, local backups. Forget expensive and complex cloud services – with Capture Sync, you sync your memories directly to your own hardware with speed, security, and total control. Perfect for everyone who values privacy and efficiency. ::: Why Choose Capture Sync? ::: 1. Smart, Fast Backups: Incremental and bidirectional syncing updates only new or changed files, saving time and disk space. 2. Effortless Restoration: Recover photos and videos easily – Capture Sync detects what’s missing on your device and transfers only what’s needed. 3. Flexible Storage: Compatible with PCs (Windows, Linux, Mac, Raspberry Pi) or NAS systems supporting SMB or SFTP protocols, ensuring seamless integration with your setup. 4. For Photographers: Import files directly from SD cards of professional or semi-pro cameras (with a compatible card reader). Automatic file verification skips already-imported files, preventing duplicates. 5. Security and Privacy: Keep your memories safe on your own hardware, without relying on third party services. 6. Intuitive Interface: Set up backups in less than one minute with a user-friendly interface that simplifies even the most technical tasks. 7. One-Time Purchase: Say goodbye to subscriptions. Capture Sync is free to try. A single, affordable purchase unlocks unlimited backups forever. 8. Internet-Independent Operation: Capture Sync works on your local network, so you don’t need an internet connection. Back up your files anywhere, from remote locations to hotels with unreliable Wi-Fi, without worrying about slow speeds or expensive data plans. ::: Perfect for Every Moment ::: Whether it’s preserving vacation photos, family videos, or a professional photography portfolio, Capture Sync adapts to your needs. With support for large data volumes and high-quality formats like ProRes, ProRaw, Canon, Nikon, Sony RAW formats, it’s the ideal choice for organization and reliability. ::: Why Capture Sync Stands Out ::: Unlike cloud services, Capture Sync gives you full control over your data. No monthly fees, no privacy risks, and the freedom to use the hardware you already own. Plus, its smart syncing reduces storage use and speeds up the process, even for large collections. { Download Capture Sync today and don’t worry about storage space quotas or monthly fees, the best moment to take a photo is now! }

About

Scratch

Features
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Scratch turns your iPad and Apple Pencil into the fastest notebook you own. Open the app, put Pencil to page, and start writing. No menus, no setup, no friction. HANDWRITTEN NOTES • Buttery-smooth Apple Pencil inking built on Apple's native PencilKit, for the low-latency feel you expect from paper. • Clean, distraction-free A4 dotted pages that scroll vertically and add themselves as you go, so there's always fresh space ahead. • A premium set of tools that stay out of your way: pen, highlighter, eraser, lasso select, custom colors, and adjustable widths. • Pencil writes, finger scrolls and zooms, exactly the way it should work. PDF MARKUP • Import any PDF from Files and annotate right on top with your Pencil. • Select text and highlight it in five colors, Google-Books style. • Your original PDF is always preserved. Annotations live on their own layer. STAY ORGANIZED • A clean sidebar library of folders that hold both notes and PDFs together. • Rename, move, and organize with a tap. • A thumbnail grid so you can see everything at a glance. BUILD THE HABIT • A Home dashboard with your writing streak, an orange contribution grid, and quick stats. • Jump straight back into your recent work. YOURS, EVERYWHERE • Sign in with Apple or Google and your notes and PDFs sync securely to the cloud. • Pick up on your iPhone with the Scratch companion to read and review on the go. • Full control of your data. Delete any note, or your entire account, right from the app. CONNECTORS, COMING SOON • We're building connectors so Scratch plugs into the tools you already use. Handwrite and mark up today, connect your workflow soon. Beautiful dark interface. Built entirely with native Apple frameworks for speed and smoothness. No clutter, no distractions. Just you and the page.

Screenshots

Capture Sync4 screens
Scratch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scratch at none against Capture Sync's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Capture Sync sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Capture Sync versus Scratch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCapture SyncScratch
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRui CarneiroManav Shah

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Capture Sync

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$19.99
None

Scratch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Capture Sync free?
Capture Sync is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scratch free?
Scratch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Capture Sync or Scratch have ads?
Neither Capture Sync nor Scratch shows ads.

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