Comparison

Scratch vs BrushFirst

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

Head to head
About

Scratch

This app facilitates peer-to-peer mutual aid, allowing users to post requests for help or donate to others. It emphasizes direct, human connection with features like public and private circles, a reciprocity score, and secure direct messaging and payments.

Highlights
  • Post help requests
  • Donate to others
  • Public and private circles
  • Reciprocity score
  • Direct messaging
  • Secure payments via Stripe
Features
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Scratch: Give & Get Help Scratch is a mutual aid app for anyone who needs a hand, or wants to give one. Post a request, rally support, and pay it forward. Whether you're helping a stranger or someone close to you, Scratch makes giving and getting help simple, direct, and human. How It Works: Post a request when you need help. Set a goal, share your story, and let your community step up. When someone else needs support, donate directly. No middlemen, no friction. Open by Default: Your default circle is public — anyone can join, and the people you invite can invite others. Your network grows naturally, and so does your reach when you need support. Private Circles: Want to keep things closer? Create an invite-only circle for people you trust — friends, family, neighbors, colleagues. Private circles give your inner community a dedicated space where help stays personal. Reciprocity Score: Scratch rewards participation. Your Reciprocity Score reflects how you show up for others. The more you give, the more you can ask for. Direct Messaging: Reach out to anyone in your circle directly. Coordinate, check in, say thank you all without leaving the app. Keep 100% of What You Raise: Withdrawals are free — no platform fee. Donations are processed securely via Stripe, and payouts go straight to your bank account through verified Stripe Connect. Your financial information is never stored on our servers. Built for Real Life: Scratch is what happens when people actually look out for each other, strangers and friends alike. Join a circle, grow your network, and know that when you need it, help is close.

About

BrushFirst

This app enforces a daily oral hygiene routine by temporarily blocking access to your favorite applications. It uses a guided timer and streak tracking to help users build consistent habits.

Highlights
  • App blocking until brushing is complete
  • Morning and night brushing windows
  • Guided 2-minute brushing timer
  • Live Activity for session progress
  • Streak and milestone tracking
  • Weekly habit insights
  • Snooze option without losing streak
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Brush before you scroll. BrushFirst helps protect your morning and night brushing routine from the apps that distract you. Choose which apps to pause, set your brushing windows, and complete a guided 2-minute session before returning to them. MAKE ROOM FOR YOUR ROUTINE • Pause selected distracting apps during your brushing windows • Follow a guided 2-minute brushing timer • Set separate morning and night routines • Track your brushing streak and weekly progress • Follow an active brushing session from your Lock Screen Start with a simple habit: brush first, scroll later. A subscription enables app blocking and continued guided sessions. Check the app for current pricing and any available trial. Privacy policy: https://brushfirst.figma.site/privacy Terms of use: https://brushfirst.figma.site/terms

Screenshots

Scratch4 screens
BrushFirst4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scratch at 100% against BrushFirst's 50%. Scratch also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. BrushFirst sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scratch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Scratch's written reviews are positive against 50% of BrushFirst's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scratch ships an update every 4 weeks, BrushFirst every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scratch versus BrushFirst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratchBrushFirst
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (7 ratings) — better3.8 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings711 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size51 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNemomakesOussama Elhaidi

Customer experience

Scratch

Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

BrushFirst

All ratings9 ratings
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scratch

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

BrushFirst

Subscriptions3
  • BrushFirst Premium$4.997 Days
  • BrushFirst Premium$14.991 Year
  • BrushFirst Premium$29.991 Year

Questions

Is Scratch free?
Scratch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrushFirst free?
BrushFirst is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scratch or BrushFirst?
Scratch is rated higher. Scratch averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while BrushFirst averages 3.8 from 11 ratings.
Do Scratch or BrushFirst have ads?
Neither Scratch nor BrushFirst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scratch or BrushFirst?
Scratch ships an update every 4 weeks, and BrushFirst every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scratch was updated on October 31, 2026 and BrushFirst on October 31, 2026.

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