# Later vs Scratch.

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Later | Scratch. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/later-set-intentions/id6742691976/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-single-note-tasks/id6795375281/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [No Translation Layer LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1705015522) | [Dustin Wiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495273178) |

## What reviewers say

### Later

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/later-set-intentions/id6742691976)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Later Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Lifetime Purchase | $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 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*