# What vs Scratch.

The clearest difference is rating: Scratch. at 5.0 against What's 4.3. Scratch. also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). What's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. What sells 3 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.

Scratch. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

What ships an update weekly, Scratch. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 27, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | What | Scratch. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-else-life-maintenance/id6758564643/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-single-note-tasks/id6795375281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 21 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Janosch Zips](https://appshunter.io/developer/1862152761) | [Dustin Wiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495273178) |

## What reviewers say

### What

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/what-else-life-maintenance/id6758564643)

This app helps you manage recurring tasks that aren't part of your daily routine. It offers flexible scheduling options, tracks your completion reliability, and provides timely reminders so you don't forget important but non-urgent items.

**Highlights:** Flexible and calendar-specific scheduling, On-time completion rate tracking, Home and Lock Screen widgets, iCloud synchronization, Daily overview notifications, Siri Shortcuts integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| What-Else Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| What-Else Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| What-Else Pro Lifetime | $22.99 | 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 What free?

What 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, What or Scratch.?

Scratch. is rated higher. What averages 4.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Scratch. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do What or Scratch. have ads?

Neither What nor Scratch. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, What or Scratch.?

What ships an update weekly, and Scratch. every 5 days. Most recently, What was updated on September 27, 2026 and Scratch. on September 19, 2026.

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