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The Scam

The Scam

by POP POP LLC

60 ratings
42 reviews
🎮 Games
🎬 Entertainment
⚔️ Adventure
👑 Role Playing
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

Released
September 2, 2016
Updated
September 2, 2016

Features

Developer

POP POP LLC
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iphone
ipad
🧾$0.99
In-App Purchase↘︎
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❓5 answered
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📦w/o updates
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About

This app is a satirical game designed to highlight common issues in free-to-play mobile games. It humorously mocks aggressive in-app purchases and the feeling of being pressured to pay to progress. The developers encourage users to enjoy the game without spending money, emphasizing its satirical intent.

✓Satirical gameplay
✓Leaderboard competition
✓Mock in-app purchases
✓Humorous commentary
✓No mandatory payments
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What users say about The Scam

Reviews of The Scam are mixed: the game is rated 3.7/5 from 60 App Store ratings. What users like most: funny and entertaining, honest and straightforward. Top complaints: wastes money, app is awful. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 😂Funny and entertaining
  • 👍Honest and straightforward
  • 💯Best scam ever
  • 🎶Great music
  • 🤣Hilarious game
  • ✨Amazing app
  • 🤩Makes you lulz
  • 👍Double meat at Subway
  • 👍Good for YouTube videos

Negative things

  • 💸Wastes money
  • 😠App is awful
  • 🎣Attempts to scam
  • 😵Game is rigged
  • 🚫No point in playing
  • 🛑Illegal and scam
  • 📉Low rating
  • 💸Lost real money
  • 😩Bad quality
  • 🤔Not a satire
  • 💸Wastes time and money
  • 😥People lose heart
  • ⚠️Play at your own risk
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What's New in The Scam

1.0

September 2, 2016

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

5

Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$0.99

Continue Scam

Scam users into paying to continue at start of app.

User reviews

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Scam

Pure Scam
NSNi scam

Really

If you get scammed your dumb and the only you can do to have entertainment is by not clicking the button at t N he start of the battle, and plus I click Ford I click 40 mph and in two seconds, so this game is rigged and I want to say is there’s no point of playing this game go move on with your life what you doing grandpa grandpa still playing games that’s crazy. Yeah so there’s really no point in the game. The whole point is basically just fake a scam at the start to pay zero 99 is not playing. I’m not playing that because I know she’s game Nice try Kevin can’t scam me.
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YBYo mama dumb but scared in bed

It was bad

It was pretty bad but made for a Ok YouTube video 1/10 stars
KKadenceDabroski

Finally, the most honest app on the app store

It’s exactly what it says it is. Perfect. 5/5.
Ffriendlynoobnumbah2

So good

It’s a good thing that this crap exists

Only in Ohio💀
IBI'm a happy boi
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User experience

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Reported Bugs

5 issues

🐛 Game freezes

Bug

🐛 App freezes

Bug

🐛 Game freezes a little

Bug

🐛 Nearly got scammed at the start

Bug

🐛 App asks for money twice

Bug
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Requested Features

1 request

Hint for the lose screen

Feature

FAQ

What is The Scam app?

The Scam is a satirical mobile game created to humorously highlight common issues found in free-to-play games, such as aggressive in-app purchases and psychological tricks to encourage spending. The developers intend for it to be a parody and encourage players to enjoy it without making any payments.

What are the key features of The Scam?

The app features satirical gameplay that mocks common monetization tactics. It includes elements like competing on leaderboards and humorous commentary on the player's experience. The core of the game is its satirical commentary on the need to pay to win and the pressure to make in-app purchases.

Is The Scam app free to play?

Yes, the app is free to play. While it mentions in-app purchases, the developers explicitly state that you do not need to pay to play the game. The game is intended to be a satire, and the monetization aspects are part of that commentary, not a requirement for enjoyment.

Who is this app intended for?

This app is intended for players who appreciate satire and humor, particularly those who have experienced or are aware of the common monetization strategies in free-to-play mobile games. It's for users who want to engage with a game that pokes fun at these industry practices.

What is the purpose of the in-app purchases mentioned?

The in-app purchases mentioned in the app are part of its satirical design. They are not meant to be actual features that provide a real advantage or are necessary for progression. The developers use the concept of in-app purchases to mock the very idea of them being essential in other games.