Comparison

Impossible Notes vs Scratch.

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

Head to head
About

Impossible Notes

Features
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Notes that won't let you forget. Unfinished tasks resurface daily until you complete them. Finally, a notes app that holds you accountable. Impossible Notes is designed to eliminate silent forgetting. Every note starts unfinished. If you do not mark it done, it comes back. Every day. Unfinished notes automatically resurface at the top of your list and can trigger a single daily reminder. Finished notes move to your Done archive, keeping your active list focused. KEY FEATURES • Daily resurfacing of unfinished notes • One focused daily reminder • Mark done to stop resurfacing • Optional one-day snooze • Fast full-text search • Works fully offline • Local-first notes with no account required • Optional one-time Remove Ads purchase DESIGNED FOR FOCUS Impossible Notes is intentionally minimal. There are no folders, priorities, or tags. The app trusts time instead of structure. If something matters, it will keep coming back. PRIVACY AND ADS Your notes and note content stay on your device and are not uploaded by Impossible Notes. The free version may show third-party advertising on list screens. Advertising partners may process device and usage data subject to your consent and their policies. You can manage advertising privacy choices or permanently remove ads in Settings. See our Privacy Policy for details. If you are tired of losing important thoughts in endless lists, Impossible Notes makes forgetting impossible.

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

Impossible Notes4 screens
Scratch.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Impossible Notes at none against Scratch.'s 3. Scratch.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Scratch. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Impossible Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Impossible Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, Scratch. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Impossible Notes versus Scratch.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterImpossible NotesScratch.
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperStorq Labs BVDustin Wiens

In-app purchases

None

Impossible Notes

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Scratch.

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

Questions

Is Impossible Notes free?
Impossible Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scratch. free?
Scratch. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Impossible Notes or Scratch. have ads?
Impossible Notes shows ads; Scratch. does not.
Which is updated more often, Impossible Notes or Scratch.?
Impossible Notes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scratch. every 5 days. Most recently, Impossible Notes was updated on September 10, 2026 and Scratch. on October 6, 2026.

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