Notability vs Scratchpad

Comparing the features of Notability to Scratchpad

Feature
Notability
Scratchpad

Capability Features

AI Summaries
All-in-One Interface
Annotation
Audio Recording Integration
Clean Interface
Custom Hotkey (macOS)
Flashcards
Font Settings
iCloud Drive Storage
iCloud Sync
Interactive Study Material
Keyboard Shortcuts
Increase text size: ⌘+Decrease text size: ⌘-Reset text size: ⌘0
Lightning-fast and Lightweight
Lock Screen and Control Center Access
Menu Bar or Dock Icon
No Tracking or Personal Data Collection
Note-Taking
PDF Import
Quiz Generation
Real-Time Notes
Real-Time Transcription
Translucent Background (macOS)
Unlimited Note Size
Word and Character Count

Integration Features

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

Limitation Features

Automatic Updates in Trial
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
Plain Text Only
Single Note Only

Pricing Features

14-Day Free Trial
No Trial for iOS
Older macOS Versions Free
Trial for macOS
Trial Reminder Interval
Every 12 hours
Universal Purchase