Scratch vs RootNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Post help requests
- Donate to others
- Public and private circles
- Reciprocity score
- Direct messaging
- Secure payments via Stripe
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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.
RootNote
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RootNote is a soulful daily reflection app created to help you pause, breathe, affirm, journal, and grow. Each day, RootNote offers a grounding affirmation, an optional scripture, a thoughtful reflection prompt, related words of wisdom, and a gentle daily challenge. Whether you are healing, becoming, rebuilding, or simply trying to stay grounded, RootNote gives you a quiet place to return to yourself. RootNote is designed for people who want a daily rhythm of encouragement, self-reflection, faith, and inner growth without pressure or perfection. Features: - Daily affirmations for encouragement and grounding - Optional scripture that can be turned on or off - Reflection prompts for journaling - Related words of wisdom and inspiration - Daily challenges for gentle growth - Weekly Garden view for upcoming affirmations and verses - Growth and streak tracking - Private journal entries saved locally on your device RootNote is not about being perfect. It is about becoming. Affirm. Reflect. Grow from what grounds you.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: RootNote at daily against Scratch's every 4 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scratch ships an update every 4 weeks, RootNote daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scratch | RootNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 51 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nemomakes | William Scandrett |
In-app purchases
Scratch
No in-app purchases
RootNote
No in-app purchases









