Software Features and Description
1. And for the times when you want a bit more organization, you can easily export your text into Evernote or Notes app (and if you have a new MacBook Pro you can do so using the Touch Bar).
2. Don't search for a pen and a piece of paper when you need to jot something down talking on the phone next time.
3. There are no folders and other complicated features that always get in the way when you need to quickly write something down.
4. Scratchpad allows you to quickly write anything down from menubar or Today widget.
5. Scratchpad is always just one click away.
6. It's as simple as it gets.
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Download and install Scratchpad - Simple Notes Widget on your computer
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Or follow the guide below to use on PC:
Select Windows version:
- Windows 7-10
- Windows 11
Download and install the Scratchpad - Simple Notes Widget app on your Windows 10,8,7 or Mac in 4 simple steps below:
- Download an Android emulator for PC and Mac:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks Pc or Mac software Here >> .
- Install the emulator on your PC or Mac:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.
- Using Scratchpad on PC [Windows 7/ 8/8.1/ 10/ 11]:
- Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Scratchpad"
- The search will reveal the Scratchpad - Simple Notes Widget app icon. Open, then click "Install".
- Once Scratchpad is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Scratchpad.
- Now enjoy Scratchpad on PC.
- Using Scratchpad on Mac OS:
Install Scratchpad - Simple Notes Widget on your Mac using the same steps for Windows OS above.
How to download and use Scratchpad App on Windows 11
To get Scratchpad on Windows 11, check if there's a native Scratchpad Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:
- Download the Amazon-Appstore » (U.S only)
- Click on "Get" to begin installation. It also automatically installs Windows Subsystem for Android.
- After installation, Goto Windows Start Menu or Apps list » Open the Amazon Appstore » Login (with Amazon account)
- For non-U.S users, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto Playstore on PC » click Configure_Download. This will auto-download Google Play Store on your Windows 11.
- Installing Scratchpad:
- Login to your computer's PlayStore or Amazon AppStore.
- Search for "Scratchpad" » Click "Install" to install Scratchpad - Simple Notes Widget
- Scratchpad - Simple Notes Widget will now be available on your windows start-menu.
| Minimum requirements |
Recommended |
- 8GB RAM
- SSD Storage
- Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000
- Architecture: x64 or ARM64
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Scratchpad - Simple Notes Widget On iTunes
| Download |
Developer |
Rating |
Score |
Current version |
Adult Ranking |
| $1.99 On iTunes |
Rinat Khanov |
0 |
0 |
1.0 |
4+ |
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Top Pcmac Reviews
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Exactly What I Need (Almost)
By EckyZero (Pcmac user)
Meets my exact use case (quick note taking). Love not having to open an app, create a note, save, etc. Love the ability to quickly swipe and add a passing thought before I lose it.
Minor feature request - Would love to have rich text formatting (specifically bold, underlines, and italics).
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Not worth the $1.99
By Laediii (Pcmac user)
The only worthwhile part of this app is the fact that it’s a NC widget. Functionally it’s useless. The font is huge and you can’t change the size or style. You can fit 8 lines of text before it scrolls down and you can only scroll using the arrow keys on the keyboard. So, since it’s just one note, not like other menu bar note apps that allow you to make multiple notes, you can end up with a very long note that requires almost a minute to scroll to the top or bottom. A lot of this would be solved if you could make the font smaller or change the ugly font that doesn’t fit with any other widget in the Notification Center. At the very least use the default MacOS font but the dev has already said he doesn’t intend to add the ability to change font style or size. I would be very surprised if this app got updated again.
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Great Potential needs some TLC
By ortiz3m (Pcmac user)
Been looking for an app to jot quick notes while working, nothing fancy but something to invoke in notification center. Found this app and love the UI, color and font of the application. I like having the option of both menubar and notification center to use app. I like also invoking touchbar to export to Notes App for iCloud syncing. There is some room for improvement and this could be a killer app:
Issues to fix this app:
1)Notification Center Widget in High Sierra broken; cant type or do anytihing but view text. Sometimes text disappears; Scrolling doesnt work for large amount of text
2)When you click on menu bar icon to open this app focus should be sent to the this app to start typing
3)Ability to “pin” this app with some translucency so its on the window while working in another app
4)Like other reviewer said, export to Notes is broken
5)Ability to adjust the font size
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Just what I was looking for
By Hickeroar (Pcmac user)
It's super simple, but puts things right where you want them. The menubar icon and popup is perfect for jotting down notes, making reminders, or putting in a todo list. Helps me organize my day every morning.
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