Comparison

Scratch Paper vs Restash

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

Restash

Features
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Restash brings your saved links, notes, and inspiration into one personal collection. SAVE WHAT MATTERS Save content from Safari and other apps using the iOS share sheet. Keep useful links and your own notes together instead of losing them across open tabs and messages. MAKE YOUR COLLECTION YOURS Organize saves into folders and browse your collection on a visual board. Search for something you saved and return to it when you need it. DO MORE WITH YOUR SAVES Use AI-assisted tools to ask questions about saved content and develop your ideas. AI features use credits, and generated answers may be inaccurate. OPTIONAL PRO AND CREDITS Restash offers optional monthly and annual Pro subscriptions, a one-time lifetime Pro purchase, and one-time AI credit packs. Available plans, included credits, and prices are shown in the app before purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Privacy Policy: https://getrestash.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://getrestash.com/terms Support: https://getrestash.com/support

Screenshots

Scratch Paper4 screens
Restash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scratch Paper at none against Restash's 5. Scratch Paper also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.4 vs 16.4). On price and ads 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. Restash sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Scratch Paper asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Scratch Paper versus Restash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratch PaperRestash
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB96 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbraham MillerFlemming Deurloo

In-app purchases

None

Scratch Paper

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Restash

Subscriptions2
  • Restash Pro Monthly3 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Restash Pro Annual3 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time3
  • Restash 50 Credits$4.99
  • Restash 150 Credits$9.99
  • Restash 500 Credits$24.99

Questions

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

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