Ballistic vs Scratchpad

Comparing the features of Ballistic to Scratchpad

Feature
Ballistic
Scratchpad

Capability Features

AI Suggested Data Links
Attach Documents
Clean Interface
Cloud Sync
Code Snippets
Custom Hotkey (macOS)
Dark Theme
Developer Oriented Design
Dual Tag System
End-To-End Encryption
Font Settings
iCloud Drive Storage
iCloud Sync
Information Graph AI-Powered
Interactive Graph Navigation
RotateZoomPan
Interactive Information Graph
Keyboard Shortcuts
Increase text size: ⌘+Decrease text size: ⌘-Reset text size: ⌘0
Lightning-fast and Lightweight
Lock Screen and Control Center Access
Markdown Notes
Markdown Support
Menu Bar or Dock Icon
No Tracking or Personal Data Collection
Note Status
Periodical Backups
Translucent Background (macOS)
Unlimited Note Size
Word and Character Count

Integration Features

Custom URL Scheme
macOS Integration
macOS, iOS, visionOS, watchOS Support
macOSiOSvisionOSwatchOS
PopClip Integration
Share Service Integration
Shortcuts Integration

Limitation Features

AI Features In Development
Automatic Updates in Trial
Integrations Not Specified
No Advanced Data Protection
No Color Setting
No External File Save/Open
No Get Text via URL Scheme
No Image Support
No Localization
No Markdown Support
No Menu Bar Text Display
No Overwrite via URL Scheme
No Print Support
No Scrollbar Styling
No Text Formatting
No Widget Text Display
Offline Support
Plain Text Only
Single Note Only

Pricing Features

Beta Free of Charge
No Trial for iOS
Older macOS Versions Free
Planned Pricing
$4.99/mo
Trial for macOS
Trial Reminder Interval
Every 12 hours
Universal Purchase