Comparison

Startup Scratch vs IdeaMark

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

Head to head
About

Startup Scratch

Features
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Your day is full of hidden startup ideas. Scratch helps you find them. Every frustration, small inconvenience, or β€œthere has to be a better way” moment is a potential business. Scratch is the idea journal and AI engine that turns your real-life pain points into organized, shareable startup ideas. How it works: Prompt Roulette – Answer a daily mix of smart questions that uncover problems hiding in your day. Take Notes – Capture details, thoughts, and examples as they happen. Your notes are saved in β€œMy Notes” and can be downloaded anytime. AI Idea Generator – Turn your notes into startup or product ideas instantly. Organized by Category – Browse ideas in neatly grouped categories for inspiration or action. Export and Share – Share one idea, a whole category, or your full collection in a tap. Why Scratch? The best startup ideas don’t come from brainstorming in a vacuum β€” they come from living the problem. Scratch makes it easy to capture those problems in the moment, distill them into startup concepts with AI, and keep them organized until you’re ready to build. Whether you are: A founder hunting for your next big thing A content creator looking for fresh angles Or someone who wants to think more creatively about their world Scratch turns everyday friction into endless opportunity. Start free today. Capture your first spark. Privacy Policy: https://startupscratch.app/privacypolicy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

IdeaMark

Features
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Great ideas are fragile. Capture them before they fade. IdeaMark is an instant idea capture app built for speed. It is designed for founders, writers, and creative thinkers who want to save ideas the moment they appear, without friction or distractions. No loading screens. No complex folders. Just open, write, and save. Why IdeaMark Your brain moves faster than most apps. IdeaMark launches instantly so you never lose a startup idea, content hook, or creative thought again. How It Works β€’ Capture instantly Open the app and start typing right away. Every thought goes into a central inbox for raw ideas. β€’ Organize with ease Quickly review notes and decide whether to act now, save for later, or keep thinking. β€’ Expand when ready Turn short notes into detailed plans by adding structure, clarity, and context when it is time to execute. Key Features β€’ Instant idea capture with zero delay β€’ Clean and distraction free writing experience β€’ Smart organization without complex folders β€’ True dark mode for late night thinking β€’ Secure cloud sync across devices β€’ Privacy focused design with user controlled data Perfect For β€’ Founders tracking startup ideas β€’ Writers saving content topics β€’ Creators planning posts or videos β€’ Thinkers building a second brain Stop losing ideas that matter. Download IdeaMark and capture everything before it is gone. Subscription Information IdeaMark is free to use, but you can upgrade to ideaMark Pro for full access to premium features, including unlimited cloud vault storage and the decision engine. - Monthly Spark: $4.99 per month - Annual Clarity: $49.99 per year Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscriptions in your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://teknologya.com/privacy-policy-for-ideamark/

Screenshots

Startup Scratch4 screens
IdeaMark4 screens

Verdict

The call

Startup Scratch and IdeaMark are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Startup Scratch sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and IdeaMark sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Startup Scratch versus IdeaMark: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStartup ScratchIdeaMark
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size24 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperK N PadmavathammaPalakodeti Nandini

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Startup Scratch

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$39.991 Year
2 purchases

IdeaMark

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Startup Scratch free?
Startup Scratch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is IdeaMark free?
IdeaMark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Startup Scratch or IdeaMark have ads?
Neither Startup Scratch nor IdeaMark shows ads.

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