# RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos vs Scratch.

The clearest difference is rating: Scratch. at 5.0 against RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos's 4.7. Scratch. also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos's advantage is ratings volume (9 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Scratch. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scratch. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos ships an update weekly, Scratch. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos | Scratch. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rift-notes-plus-voice-memos/id6739888423/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-single-note-tasks/id6795375281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **9** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 147 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Primary Vector Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770684844) | [Dustin Wiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495273178) |

## What reviewers say

### RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rift-notes-plus-voice-memos/id6739888423)

Capture thoughts instantly with a message-like interface and organize them on a map. Enjoy a distraction-free writing space that syncs automatically with iCloud, with no ads or trackers. Customize your experience with themes and instant search.

**Highlights:** Message-like note capture, Location-based note organization, iCloud sync, Instant search with previews, Hashtag organization, Markdown and iCloud export, Customizable themes

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Theme - Scary Numbers | $1.99 | one-time |
| RIFT Notes Powerpack for Mobile | $14.99 | one-time |
| RIFT Notes Powerpack for Mac | $14.99 | one-time |


### Scratch.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-single-note-tasks/id6795375281)

This app offers a minimalist approach to task management, using a single Markdown canvas for all your daily notes and to-dos. It prioritizes speed and simplicity, allowing you to quickly capture thoughts without navigating complex menus or forms. Enjoy offline access or cloud sync for seamless data management across devices.

**Highlights:** Single Markdown canvas for tasks and notes, Plain text with Markdown support, All data in one continuous page, Offline local mode for privacy, Cloud sync for multi-device access, Home and lock screen widgets, Instant opening and fast performance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos free?

RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scratch. free?

Scratch. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos or Scratch.?

Scratch. is rated higher. RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos averages 4.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Scratch. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos or Scratch. have ads?

Neither RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos nor Scratch. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos or Scratch.?

RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos ships an update weekly, and Scratch. every 5 days. Most recently, RIFT NOTES + Voice Memos was updated on September 7, 2026 and Scratch. on September 19, 2026.

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