Comparison

Solus vs Scratch.

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

Head to head
About

Solus

This app helps you focus on one meaningful intention each day. Set a single goal in the morning, carry it with you, and reflect at the end of the day. It offers a simpler approach to productivity, free from endless tasks and pressure.

Highlights
  • Set one daily intention
  • Morning intention setting
  • Evening reflection
  • Home and Lock Screen widgets
  • Siri integration
  • Device-only data storage
  • Customizable themes
Features
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There's always more to do. More to track, more to optimize, more to feel behind on. Solus is built on a different belief. One intention, held clearly through a single day, is worth more than a hundred tasks left half-finished. Solus is a daily intention app designed to help you focus on one meaningful thing each day. Instead of managing endless tasks, begin your morning with a single intention, carry it with you throughout the day, and end with a quiet moment of reflection. Set one intention in the morning. Live with it. Mark it complete when you're ready, or carry it forward when you're not. Every day begins fresh. Whatever happened yesterday stays there. No streaks. No history used against you. No record of the days you didn't follow through. When you're done, the moment is quiet and intentional. Not a score. Not a statistic. Just a gentle close to the day. Your intention stays with you beyond the app. Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets keep it visible without opening Solus, and it appears in StandBy while your iPhone rests on its side charging. You can ask Siri to set your intention or mark it done without touching the screen at all. Widgets follow your selected theme so your Home Screen feels consistent. Solus follows your preferred text size, so it stays comfortable to read. Everything is stored on your device. No account required. No data leaves your iPhone. Solus is free to download. The daily intention experience is completely free and always will be. If Solus has been helpful, you're welcome to buy a coffee. It's a small one-time way to say thank you. For those who want to go further, Solus Plus is available as a one-time purchase with no subscription. Solus Plus includes: • Evening Close End each day with a quiet question and a moment of reflection. • Quiet Archive Keep every intention you've ever set in one place. No scores. No color coding. No completion rates. Just a quiet record of what mattered. • Themes Five thoughtfully designed themes. Dawn and Midnight are free. Stone, Dusk, and Slate are available with Solus Plus. Solus is for anyone who has tried productivity systems and walked away exhausted. For anyone who knows what matters today but keeps losing it in the noise. One intention. One day. That's enough.

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

Solus4 screens
Scratch.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scratch. at every 5 days against Solus's monthly. Scratch. also leads on device support (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, rating, ratings volume 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. Solus sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Scratch. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Solus against 5.0 for Scratch.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solus ships an update monthly, Scratch. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Solus versus Scratch.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolusScratch.
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCalvin NgDustin Wiens

Customer experience

Solus

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Scratch.

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Solus

One-time2
  • Buy a Coffee$2.99
  • Solus Plus$4.99
3 purchases

Scratch.

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

Questions

Is Solus free?
Solus 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, Solus or Scratch.?
Solus and Scratch. are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Solus or Scratch. have ads?
Neither Solus nor Scratch. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Solus or Scratch.?
Solus ships an update monthly, and Scratch. every 5 days. Most recently, Solus was updated on October 2, 2026 and Scratch. on October 6, 2026.

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