Report updated Apr 21, 2026
Scratchpad
For productivity-focused users who require a minimalist, high-speed interface for immediate text capture.
Overview · Full Intel report in progress
Scratchpad is an established productivity app that is a paid app. With a 4.8/5 rating from 25 reviews, it shows polarized user reception.
What is Scratchpad?
Current Momentum
v1.4
No release notes available.
Competition
Rivals identification in progress
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What makes this app unique?
What Does It Look Like?
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What Are The Key Features?
Provides a clean, plain-text environment optimized for quick note-taking without unnecessary UI elements.
Supports Apple Shortcuts and the system share sheet for seamless data entry from other applications.
Offers optional iCloud synchronization alongside built-in word and character count tracking.
Allows users to adjust font settings and automatically converts URLs into clickable links.
How much does it cost?
Who Built It?
Sindre Sorhus
Equipping macOS power users and developers with lightweight, single-purpose utilities to refine their digital workflow.
Portfolio
13
Apps
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What do users think recently?
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Mood gauge, ratings & review-volume history, every praise / complaint / request, and sentiment over time.
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What is the competitive landscape for Scratchpad?
How's The Productivity Market?
How does it evolve in the Productivity market?
Rank progression
5 active rankings tracked — 30-day window
Strategic analysis coming soon
SWOT, key takeaways & outlook
The outtake for Scratchpad
Key Takeaways
Scratchpad is a purpose-built, paid utility that emphasizes speed and simplicity for users who prefer a plain-text-only environment.
Where Is It Heading?
Trend analysis
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