Comparison

Later vs Scratch.

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

Head to head
About

Later

Capture ideas, projects, and tasks you want to get to eventually in a beautiful, distraction-free space. Organize them with tags, add notes and links, and set priorities without the pressure of a traditional to-do list.

Highlights
  • Capture intentions quickly
  • Organize intuitively with tags
  • Add context with notes and links
  • Set priorities
  • Distraction-free interface
  • iCloud sync
Features
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Later: The Intention Setting App Later is for the things you want to do... later. Stop trying to remember everything or cluttering your to-do list with ideas that aren't urgent. With Later, capture your intentions in a beautiful, distraction-free space. Why use Later? • Capture intentions quickly - Save ideas, projects, and tasks you want to get to eventually • Organize intuitively - Add tags to categorize your intentions and find them easily • Add context - Include notes and links for reference when you're ready to act • Set priorities - Mark what matters most to you • Stay focused - Later keeps your someday/maybe ideas separate from your urgent tasks Features: • Beautiful, distraction-free interface • Simple organization with custom tags • Link previews for quick reference • Daily notification reminders • iCloud sync across all your devices • Custom tags for perfect organization • Rich link previews • Priority levels • Advanced search and filters • Intention history Whether you're capturing project ideas, books to read, places to visit, or things to learn, Later gives you the perfect space to set intentions without the pressure of a traditional to-do list. Privacy & Terms: • Privacy Policy: https://ntl.ai/later-privacy-policy/ • Terms of Service: https://ntl.ai/later-terms-of-service/

About

Scratch.

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
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Most task apps get in your way. You open them up just to write down a quick thought, and suddenly you’re picking dates, picking projects, and clicking through dropdowns. Scratch is built on a simpler idea: treat your to-do list like the paper scratchpad on your desk. It gives you a single, clean Markdown canvas for your entire day. Open the app, type what you need to do, and get back to what you were working on. No folders to manage, no forms to fill out, and no clutter. WHAT MAKES IT DIFFERENT * Just Plain Text: Use standard Markdown for list, checkboxes, headings, hyperlinks, and highlighting. * Everything in One Place: No nested submenus or lost lists. Your active tasks, daily notes, and quick brain dumps all live on one continuous page. * Your Data, Your Choice: Want complete privacy? Use Scratch in 100% offline Local Mode — your notes stay locked on your device. Need access everywhere? Turn on Cloud Sync to mirror your data on other devices. * Instant Access with Widgets: Keep your list front and center. Use home screen widgets to view your scratchpad at a glance, or add lock screen widgets to check tasks without even unlocking your phone. * Blazing Fast: It opens instantly and stays out of your way so you can capture ideas as fast as you think of them. If you like keeping things simple, Scratch is for you.

Screenshots

Later3 screens
Scratch.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Scratch. at 4 against Later's 2. Scratch. also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Later sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Scratch. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Later against 5.0 for Scratch.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Later ships an update every 6 days, Scratch. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Later versus Scratch.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLaterScratch.
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNo Translation Layer LLCDustin Wiens

Customer experience

Later

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scratch.

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Later

Subscriptions1
  • Later Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Purchase$14.99
3 purchases

Scratch.

One-time3
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Medium Tip$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99

Questions

Is Later free?
Later 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, Later or Scratch.?
Later and Scratch. are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Later or Scratch. have ads?
Neither Later nor Scratch. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Later or Scratch.?
Later ships an update every 6 days, and Scratch. every 5 days. Most recently, Later was updated on September 24, 2026 and Scratch. on October 6, 2026.

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