Comparison

ScratchMap vs Checkmate

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

Head to head
About

ScratchMap

This app allows users to mark up maps with custom drawings and text. You can search for locations, add lines and text by hand or keyboard, and save or share your creations. It offers a variety of colors and drawing tools.

Highlights
  • Search locations by keywords
  • Add lines with handwriting
  • Add text with keyboard
  • Save data to camera roll
  • Share via Message, Mail, Facebook, Dropbox
  • Undo/Redo functionality
  • 60 color options
Features
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While using the map, don't you think "there should be much more mark"? OK, if you use this app, you can draw your own mark on a map!! =============== Main features =============== * Search location by keywords (address or landmark names) * Move map to current location (left button in navigation bar) * Add lines on a map with handwriting * Add texts on a map by using keyboard * Save data to cameraroll * Share data with Message, Mail, Facebook, Dropbox (and will be added more!) =============== Drawing features =============== * CLEAR all * undo * redo * Pen (handwritng) / Text toggle * Color selecting (60 colors!)

About

Checkmate

Features
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Checkmate makes it easy to split restaurant bills with friends - fast, fair, and stress-free. No more awkward moments figuring out who owes what. Whether you're dining out, traveling, or managing shared expenses, Checkmate simplifies everything with accurate and easy bill splitting. Key Features: • Split restaurant bills with friends in seconds • Itemized bill splitting - pay only for what you ordered • Built-in bill split calculator for accurate totals • Track shared expenses and group payments easily • See exactly who owes who with clear breakdowns • Perfect for group dinners, trips, and everyday use Play & Split (Optional) Add a fun twist to bill splitting. Guess the total, play with friends, and turn the end of a meal into a social experience - while keeping payments fair. Checkmate combines the simplicity of a bill splitter with the power of a shared expense tracker, all in one app. Perfect for: • Group dinners • Friends and roommates • Travel and shared expenses • Everyday bill splitting Download Checkmate and split bills the smart way.

Screenshots

ScratchMap3 screens
Checkmate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScratchMap at none against Checkmate's 2. ScratchMap also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0.0). Checkmate's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Checkmate sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ScratchMap asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ScratchMap ships an update every 2 months, Checkmate every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
ScratchMap versus Checkmate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratchMapCheckmate
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better14.0.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFlup Co. Ltd.Cedars Business Services, LLC

In-app purchases

None

ScratchMap

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Checkmate

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is ScratchMap free?
ScratchMap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Checkmate free?
Checkmate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ScratchMap or Checkmate have ads?
Neither ScratchMap nor Checkmate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ScratchMap or Checkmate?
ScratchMap ships an update every 2 months, and Checkmate every 4 days. Most recently, ScratchMap was updated on October 6, 2026 and Checkmate on October 6, 2026.

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