Brain;Notes vs Scratchpad

Comparing the features of Brain;Notes to Scratchpad

Feature
Brain;Notes
Scratchpad

Capability Features

Audio Notes
Clean Interface
Custom Hotkey (macOS)
Font Settings
Freely Placed Notes
iCloud Drive Storage
iCloud Sync
Import from Other Apps
Voice MemosMapsPhotosSafari
Keyboard Shortcuts
Increase text size: ⌘+Decrease text size: ⌘-Reset text size: ⌘0
Lightning-fast and Lightweight
Location Notes
Lock Screen and Control Center Access
Menu Bar or Dock Icon
Menu-driven UI
Mind Map Usage
Multiple Workspaces
No Tracking or Personal Data Collection
Note Locking with Biometric
Note Sharing Across Workspaces
Picture Notes
Scrapbook-like Interface
Stable Notes (All Workspaces)
Sticky Note Text
Translucent Background (macOS)
Unlimited Note Size
URL Notes
Word and Character Count
Workspace Wallpapers

Integration Features

Custom URL Scheme
iPadOS Share Integration
macOS Integration
macOS, iOS, visionOS, watchOS Support
macOSiOSvisionOSwatchOS
Platform Support
iPadOS 15.3 or later
PopClip Integration
Share Service Integration
Shortcuts Integration

Limitation Features

Automatic Updates in Trial
iPadOS Only
No Advanced Data Protection
No Color Setting
No Duplicate Notes via Sharing
No External File Save/Open
No Get Text via URL Scheme
No Image Support
No Localization
No Markdown Support
No Mention of Android Support
No Mentioned Cloud Sync
No Menu Bar Text Display
No Overwrite via URL Scheme
No Print Support
No Scrollbar Styling
No Text Formatting
No Widget Text Display
Plain Text Only
Single Note Only
Workspace Isolation

Pricing Features

Has Free Tier
No Trial for iOS
Older macOS Versions Free
Trial for macOS
Trial Reminder Interval
Every 12 hours
Universal Purchase