# Prime Timer vs Scratch.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Prime Timer at none against Scratch.'s 3. Prime Timer also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1). Scratch.'s advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scratch. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Prime Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Prime Timer against 5.0 for Scratch.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prime Timer has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Prime Timer ships an update every 9 days, Scratch. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prime Timer | Scratch. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-timer-just-one-button/id6753709271/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-single-note-tasks/id6795375281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mischa Hildebrand](https://appshunter.io/developer/1621273179) | [Dustin Wiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495273178) |

## What reviewers say

### Prime Timer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prime-timer-just-one-button/id6753709271)

A minimalist and elegant timer designed for efficiency and focus. It offers haptic and acoustic feedback, supports dark mode, and integrates deeply with iOS features like widgets and Live Activities. Ideal for various activities requiring precise timing.

**Highlights:** Minimalist and elegant design, Haptic and acoustic feedback, iOS Home Screen Widgets, Live Activity on Lock Screen, Control Center integration, System Alarm notification

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Prime Timer free?

Prime Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scratch. free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Prime Timer or Scratch.?

Scratch. is rated higher. Prime Timer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Scratch. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Prime Timer or Scratch. have ads?

Neither Prime Timer nor Scratch. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Prime Timer or Scratch.?

Prime Timer ships an update every 9 days, and Scratch. every 5 days. Most recently, Prime Timer was updated on September 30, 2026 and Scratch. on September 19, 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.*