Comparison

CheckBox vs Scratch.

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

Head to head
About

CheckBox

Manage your tasks with a simple list that supports sub-tasks. Customize the appearance with themes and adjust text size via system settings. Share tasks easily via email or messages, and sync with reminders.

Highlights
  • Simple task list management
  • Sub-task support
  • Task sharing via Mail/Messages
  • Customizable themes
  • System text size integration
  • Apple Watch support
Features
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With CheckBox, you can manage your tasks in a simple way. CheckBox offers you a simple task list. A task can have sub tasks. You can edit sub tasks in the task list view. Tasks are shared with Reminder, and changes are reflected immediately. You can select a theme, and make your list what you like. The text size is changed by the system settings. Tasks are displayed with the text size you prefer. You can send a task with Mail or Messages. This app supports Apple Watch. You can manipulate reminders and add a new reminder on your Apple Watch.

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

CheckBox4 screens
Scratch.4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scratch. at 5.0 against CheckBox's 1.0. Scratch. also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 4 months). CheckBox's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ratings volume, 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. Scratch. sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. CheckBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scratch. holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CheckBox ships an update every 4 months, Scratch. every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CheckBox versus Scratch.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheckBoxScratch.
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPod, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSpace ElephantDustin Wiens

Customer experience

CheckBox

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive16.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative66.7%

Scratch.

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

In-app purchases

None

CheckBox

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Scratch.

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

Questions

Is CheckBox free?
CheckBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Scratch. free?
Scratch. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CheckBox or Scratch.?
Scratch. is rated higher. CheckBox averages 1.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Scratch. averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do CheckBox or Scratch. have ads?
Neither CheckBox nor Scratch. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CheckBox or Scratch.?
CheckBox ships an update every 4 months, and Scratch. every 5 days. Most recently, CheckBox was updated on October 4, 2026 and Scratch. on October 6, 2026.

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