Scratch: feature-rich notepad app

Another notepad app tries to take on the might of Drafts, but can Scratch make its mark? Check out our review to find out whether it's worth investing in.

By Creative Bloq Staff
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Our Verdict

Boasts enough useful features to be worth considering, even if you already have Drafts.

For

  • Markdown toolbar
  • Customisable character bar
  • Ease of use

Against

  • No cross-device sync
  • No landscape support

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Markdown toolbar is a useful addition to the usual notebook app features list

Markdown toolbar is a useful addition to the usual notebook app features list

First there was built-in Notes, and then we rejoiced at Drafts, and now Scratch has arrived in a blaze of glory, and we're rejoicing again - but for different reasons.

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The Verdict
7

out of 10

Scratch

Boasts enough useful features to be worth considering, even if you already have Drafts.

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