# Relic Scratch — Archaeology at your fingertips

> Archaeology at your fingertips (iPhone/iPad app by Ruth Martha Scherz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/relic-scratch/id6807388549 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ruth Martha Scherz](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806376731)
- Category: Games, Education, Casual, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 49 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2026-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-28

## What is Relic Scratch?

History is not hidden beneath a thin mask. It lives in layers.

Relic Scratch is a tactile archaeology game about carefully uncovering, identifying, restoring, and exhibiting ancient finds. Read the material, choose the right tool, and decide when an artifact is ready to be recovered.

REAL LAYERS, MEANINGFUL DECISIONS
• Remove loose sand, compacted soil, and wet clay
• Work around stones and roots without damaging the find
• Reveal hidden cracks and stabilize fragile areas
• Watch displaced sand fly aside and remain piled at the edge
• Experience surfaces that look and sound distinctly different

EIGHT TOOLS WITH DISTINCT PURPOSES
Brush, scraper, air blower, wooden probe, pipette, chisel, stabilizer, and material scanner each behave differently. The wrong tool may save time, but it can leave permanent damage.

RESEARCH, RESCUE, AND HIDDEN SECRETS
Identify artifacts using visible clues about material, shape, period, and excavation context. Take on optional rescue excavations affected by sandstorms, unstable chambers, groundwater, heavy rain, or floods. Discover rare secret chambers, hidden side finds, and artifact variants with patina, pigments, salt crusts, inscriptions, and differently preserved fragments.

BUILD YOUR OWN MUSEUM
Collect 30 artifacts across five excavation regions, restore damaged pieces, and open five museum halls. Personal records reward preservation, tool accuracy, and quality—not just speed. Standard and Expert modes, fair Game Center weekly expeditions, and twelve achievements provide lasting goals.

PLAY ACROSS APPLE DEVICES
• iPhone and iPad: the complete game with touch controls
• iPad: optional Apple Pencil support with pressure, tilt, hover preview, double tap, and Pencil Pro squeeze on compatible models
• Mac: excavate with a mouse or trackpad
• Apple TV: complete excavations using the Siri Remote
• Apple Watch: companion app for your collection, museum value, and daily find preview

TRY IT FREE, FAIRLY
Sun Valley stays free forever with six artifacts, all eight tools, one museum hall, and one complete restoration—with no ads and no time limit.

The Full Version is a one-time purchase that unlocks four additional regions, 24 more artifacts, Expert Mode, and the complete restoration workshop. No subscription and no consumable purchases. Restore Purchases and Family Sharing are supported. Game Center is optional.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Relic Scratch Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is Relic Scratch safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Relic Scratch.

## Is Relic Scratch legit?

Relic Scratch appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Relic Scratch is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-09-10

No release notes.

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