Comparison

Scratch Paper vs Recall

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Instant typing on open
  • Distraction-free interface
  • Ideal for lists and reminders
  • Minimalist design
  • Quick thought capture
Features
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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.

About

Recall

Features
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Recall is a clean, fast flashcards app built for real progress. Create unlimited sets, study offline, and stay focused with a simple, intuitive design. No clutter, no distractions. Included from the start • Unlimited flashcard sets • Study anytime, even offline • Review as often as you need • Apple Intelligence features (device and region permitting) • No ads, just focused studying Go further with Recall Pro • Study Insights. See accuracy and time trends as you improve • Smart Recommendations. Know what to practice next and what you’ve mastered • Focus on Weak Cards. Spend time where it matters most Designed for focus • Simple swipe study: right for correct, left for try-again • Clean, intuitive interface that stays out of your way • Easily jump in and study for as long as you need Subscription • Recall Pro is an optional subscription that unlocks advanced insights and recommendations • Subscriptions renew automatically and can be managed in your App Store account settings Apple Intelligence features may require compatible hardware, region, and language. Availability varies. Study smarter without ads, noise, or complexity.

Screenshots

Scratch Paper4 screens
Recall4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scratch Paper at none against Recall's 3. Scratch Paper also leads on iOS requirement (13.4 vs 26.0). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Recall sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Scratch Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Scratch Paper versus Recall: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratch PaperRecall
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.4 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbraham MillerJack Kroll

In-app purchases

None

Scratch Paper

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Recall

Subscriptions3
  • Individual7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Family$1.991 Month
  • Individual Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

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

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