Cat Scratches vs PlainText Pro Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cat Scratches
Streamline your web content workflow by sending articles and selected text directly to your writing app. This tool offers customization options for templates and tags, ensuring content is organized as you save it. It integrates seamlessly with your preferred writing environment and provides a fallback option for broader compatibility.
- Capture selected text or full pages
- Send content directly to Drafts
- Fallback to Share Sheet
- Customize templates, tags, and filters
- Sync extension settings with iCloud
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Cat Scratches is a Safari extension for sending clean website text to Drafts. It can also use the Share Sheet for Notes, Mail, Messages, and other apps. Automatically extract the main article body, or select text to clip a passage. Use it to: • Send the page title, source URL, and text to Drafts • Save captures to Notes or other apps through the Share Sheet • Convert captures to readable Markdown • Choose templates, tags, and cleanup settings How it works: 1. Enable the Cat Scratches Safari extension 2. Open a webpage in Safari 3. Run Cat Scratches 4. Review or edit the capture in Drafts, Notes, or another app Cat Scratches only reads a page when you run the extension. It does not track browsing history or collect data. Source code is available at https://github.com/ddegner/cat-scratches.
PlainText Pro Editor
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PlainText Pro is a powerful text editor, code editor, and notepad built for speed, clarity, and productivity. Whether you’re writing notes, editing code, or working with plain text files, this app delivers a fast, smooth, and distraction-free experience. Designed for developers, students, and everyday users who need a reliable editor on the go. > ALL-IN-ONE EDITOR • Text Editor • Code Editor • Notepad • File Viewer Everything in one lightweight app. > Key Features • Multi-Tab Editing Work on multiple documents at once and switch instantly. • Syntax Highlighting Optimized for Swift and structured text with a fast, real-time engine. • Line Numbers & Code Blocks Stay oriented with visual structure and depth-based block highlighting. • Ultra-Fast Performance Smart background processing keeps typing smooth and responsive. • Clean, Distraction-Free UI Minimal design focused on productivity. • Import & Export Files Open and save plain text, code, JSON, XML, and more. • Customizable Editor Adjust font size, toggle syntax highlighting, line numbers, and code blocks. • Smart Selection Tools Quickly mark and select text ranges with precision. • Clipboard & Quick Actions Paste, clear, and manage content instantly. > Designed for Speed PlainText Pro uses an optimized syntax engine and smart rendering to ensure real-time feedback without slowing you down. > Built for Creators & Developers From quick notes to structured code editing, PlainText Pro gives you the tools you need without unnecessary complexity.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Cat Scratches at Free against PlainText Pro Editor's $2.99. Cat Scratches also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). PlainText Pro Editor's advantage is chart position (#186 vs unranked). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Cat Scratches is free to download; PlainText Pro Editor costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Cat Scratches | PlainText Pro Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #186 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Degner | Jorge Lucioni Charalla |
In-app purchases
Cat Scratches
No in-app purchases
PlainText Pro Editor
No in-app purchases





