Notational vs Scratchpad

Comparing the features of Notational to Scratchpad

Feature
Notational
Scratchpad

Capability Features

Auto-save
Clean Interface
Custom Hotkey (macOS)
Focused on Keyboard Use
Font Settings
iCloud Drive Storage
iCloud Sync
Incremental Search
Keyboard Shortcuts
Increase text size: ⌘+Decrease text size: ⌘-Reset text size: ⌘0
Keyboard Shortcuts (macOS)
Enter to start editingCtrl Enter to create new noteUp/Down to navigateEsc to focus/clear searchTab to focus editorCtrl Alt R to renameCtrl Alt D to delete
Lightning-fast and Lightweight
Lock Screen and Control Center Access
Menu Bar or Dock Icon
No Tracking or Personal Data Collection
Note Management
Create noteEdit noteRename noteDelete note
Preview Mode
Translucent Background (macOS)
Unlimited Note Size
Web App
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

Automatic Updates in Trial
No Advanced Data Protection
No Collaboration Features
No Color Setting
No Explicit Integrations Listed
No External File Save/Open
No Get Text via URL Scheme
No Image Support
No Localization
No Markdown Support
No Mention of Mobile App
No Menu Bar Text Display
No Overwrite via URL Scheme
No Print Support
No Rich Media Support
No Scrollbar Styling
No Text Formatting
No Widget Text Display
Plain Text Only
Single Note Only

Pricing Features

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