Scratch Paper vs NoteBrief
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scratch Paper
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.
- Instant typing on open
- Distraction-free interface
- Ideal for lists and reminders
- Minimalist design
- Quick thought capture
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As soon as you open it up, you're typing instantly. It is a humble piece of scratch paper for the digital age, letting you jot things down quickly and then getting out of your way. Perfect for grocery lists, to-do reminders, or scribbling down a rough thought for later refinement. Scratch Paper has only the features it needs and nothing more.
NoteBrief
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NoteBrief is a minimalist yet powerful note-taking app designed for fast capture and smart organization. Whether it’s meeting minutes, sudden ideas, or daily memos, record with minimal effort and manage with ease. Key Features: Instant Input: Text, voice-to-text, and image OCR for quick capture—no formatting hassle. Auto-Organization: Intelligently categorizes content (e.g., tasks, book notes) with tags and outlines. Deep Search: Find anything instantly, even with partial keywords. Cross-Device Sync: Start on mobile, refine on desktop, with real-time updates. Privacy-First: Local storage by default, optional end-to-end encryption. EULA:https://developer.apple.com/documentation/appstoreconnectapi/end-user-license-agreements-eula?changes=_3 Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/notebrief/%E9%A6%96%E9%A1%B5
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Scratch Paper at 3 against NoteBrief's 1. Scratch Paper also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Scratch Paper | NoteBrief |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.4 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Abraham Miller | 文昊 张 |
In-app purchases
Scratch Paper
No in-app purchases
NoteBrief
No in-app purchases
