# Scribblenauts Unlimited vs Reigns

The clearest difference is rating: Reigns at 4.8 against Scribblenauts Unlimited's 4.3. Reigns also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). Scribblenauts Unlimited's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

Scribblenauts Unlimited costs $4.99 and Reigns $2.99 up front. Scribblenauts Unlimited sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Reigns asks for nothing beyond the download.

Reigns holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 7.6K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 74% of Scribblenauts Unlimited's written reviews are positive against 70% of Reigns's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scribblenauts Unlimited ships an update every 6 weeks, Reigns every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scribblenauts Unlimited | Reigns |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribblenauts-unlimited/id1030902626/reviews) | **[4.8 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2.3K | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **74.1% of reviews** | 70.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #29 | **#14** |
| Size | 541 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Warner Bros.](https://appshunter.io/developer/298372283) | [Devolver Digital, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/457410262) |

## What reviewers say

### Scribblenauts Unlimited

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribblenauts-unlimited/id1030902626)

**Currently charting:** #29 Top Paid · Puzzle, #41 Top Paid · Adventure, #180 Top Paid · Games (US App Store)

This puzzle adventure game lets you solve challenges by summoning any object imaginable or transforming existing ones with adjectives. Explore an open world, uncover a backstory, and interact with unique characters. Optimized for mobile with intuitive controls.

**Highlights:** Summon any object with imagination, Apply adjectives to transform objects, Explore an open, free-roaming world, Store summoned objects in a magic backpack, Mobile-optimized controls with pinch-to-zoom, Unlock exclusive new characters

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monster Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Explorer Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Historical Figures Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Winter Wonderland Playgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fantasic Realm Playgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Prehistoric Playgrounds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Avatar Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Summer Avatar Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Back to School Avatar Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Holiday Avatar Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Nostalgic
- 👍 Creativity
- 👍 Imagination
- 👍 Fun

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches
- 🔋 Battery draining
- 💡 Lack of object editor
- 💡 Limited customization
- 💡 Lack of multiplayer

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not resetting properly
- Items disappearing from backpack
- Crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with certain devices

**Requested features**

- Object editor
- More levels and content
- Character creator
- Multiplayer mode
- Sandbox/freeplay mode


### Reigns

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reigns/id1114127463)

**Currently charting:** #14 Top Paid · Card, #53 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Rule a medieval kingdom by making decisions with a swipe of your finger. Balance the needs of various factions, from the church to the army, to extend your reign. Each choice has consequences that can lead to your dynasty's downfall.

**Highlights:** Swipe-based decision making, Kingdom faction balance, Dynasty survival, Event spanning centuries, Multiple ways to die

**Features:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👑 Great game concept
- 🤴 Engaging storyline and characters
- 🎨 Stylish art and design
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 🕰️ Replayability and multiple endings

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay and card choices
- 🤔 Unclear consequences of decisions
- 🕹️ Frustrating difficulty and randomness
- 🔋 Battery drain issues
- 🐛 Bugs and save file corruption

**Reported bugs**

- Blank/corrupted cards
- Crashes and freezes
- Save file corruption
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More content and storylines
- Ability to customize the king/kingdom
- Improved UI and feedback on decisions
- Difficulty settings or options
- Cross-platform/cloud save support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scribblenauts Unlimited free?

Scribblenauts Unlimited costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Reigns free?

Reigns costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Scribblenauts Unlimited or Reigns?

Reigns is rated higher. Scribblenauts Unlimited averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Reigns averages 4.8 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do Scribblenauts Unlimited or Reigns have ads?

Neither Scribblenauts Unlimited nor Reigns shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scribblenauts Unlimited or Reigns?

Scribblenauts Unlimited ships an update every 6 weeks, and Reigns every 5 weeks. Most recently, Scribblenauts Unlimited was updated on November 6, 2026 and Reigns on November 8, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Scribblenauts Unlimited or Reigns?

Scribblenauts Unlimited currently peaks at #29 in the App Store charts, and Reigns at #14. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*