# Skratch vs Xen Note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Skratch at none against Xen Note's 2. Xen Note's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Xen Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Skratch asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skratch | Xen Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Size | 79 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Justin Marshall](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896465798) | [DYM CRAFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/6778095516) |

## What reviewers say

### Skratch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skratch-paper-notes/id6779371261)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Xen Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xen-note-pdf-markup-and-notes/id6782570902)

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Xen Note Monthly Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| Xen Note Yearly Membership | $17.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skratch free?

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

### Is Xen Note free?

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

### Do Skratch or Xen Note have ads?

Neither Skratch nor Xen Note shows ads.

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