# Chronicle vs Scratch.

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Chronicle at none against Scratch.'s 3. Scratch.'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (4 vs 2). On price there is nothing between them.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Chronicle | Scratch. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-single-note-tasks/id6795375281/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **1** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 7 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Abhinav Mathur](https://appshunter.io/developer/1881465135) | [Dustin Wiens](https://appshunter.io/developer/1495273178) |

## What reviewers say

### Chronicle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/chronicle-daily-journal/id6760785655)

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

**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 Chronicle free?

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

### Is Scratch. free?

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

### Do Chronicle or Scratch. have ads?

Chronicle shows ads; Scratch. does not.

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