# The Scam vs Levelup RPG

The clearest difference is rating: Levelup RPG at 4.7 against The Scam's 3.7. Levelup RPG also leads on ratings volume (375 vs 60). The Scam's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Scam sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Levelup RPG sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Levelup RPG holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Levelup RPG has 375 ratings behind it against 60, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of The Scam's written reviews are positive against 65% of Levelup RPG's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Scam | Levelup RPG |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scam/id1136477102/reviews) | **[4.7 (375 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levelup-rpg/id1557259580/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **375** |
| Positive reviews | **73.2% of reviews** | 65.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 35 MB | 556 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [POP POP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/574830907) | [YOSHIYUKI NAKASHIMA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1459992321) |

## What reviewers say

### The Scam

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scam/id1136477102)

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.

**Highlights:** Satirical gameplay, Leaderboard competition, Mock in-app purchases, Humorous commentary, No mandatory payments

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Continue Scam | $0.99 | one-time |
| Level 100 Upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |
| Instantly Beat the Game | $0.99 | one-time |
| +1 Attack Damage | $0.99 | one-time |
| 4,000 Golden Coins | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 👍 Honest and straightforward
- 💯 Best scam ever
- 🎶 Great music
- 🤣 Hilarious game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Wastes money
- 😠 App is awful
- 🎣 Attempts to scam
- 😵 Game is rigged
- 🚫 No point in playing

**Reported bugs**

- 🐛 Game freezes
- 🐛 App freezes
- 🐛 Game freezes a little
- 🐛 Nearly got scammed at the start
- 🐛 App asks for money twice

**Requested features**

- Hint for the lose screen


### Levelup RPG

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/levelup-rpg/id1557259580)

Embark on an adventure to hunt endlessly spawning monsters on an island. Level up infinitely, gather crystals to acquire powerful swords, and upgrade your equipment. Progress through the game by meeting specific conditions to unlock new areas and ultimately confront the Demon King.

**Highlights:** Infinite monster hunting, Infinite leveling system, Crystal collection for swords, Sword leveling and synthesis, Skill panel for stat upgrades, Area unlocking through conditions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| magic stone x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Banner Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| Interstitial Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| revised edit Banner Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| New Interstitial Ad Removed | $2.99 | one-time |
| Boost ad removal (1 week) | $2.99 | one-time |
| magic stone x20 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Video Ad Removed | $3.99 | one-time |
| New Video Ad Removed | $3.99 | one-time |
| Limited time pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| magic stone x50 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Boost ad removal (1 month) | $9.99 | one-time |
| magic stone x100 | $11.99 | one-time |
| All ads removal pack | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great concept
- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🕰 Addictive level grinding
- 🎮 Simple and relaxing
- 🔋 Minimal battery drain

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Excessive ads
- 💰 Overpriced ad removal
- 🐛 Ads freezing/stopping
- 🤔 Unclear skill/stat progression
- 🤔 Imbalanced difficulty scaling

**Reported bugs**

- Inability to log in after major updates
- Purchased items not properly reflected
- Inconsistent drop rates for rare materials
- Crashes and performance issues on some devices

**Requested features**

- Add character customization
- Improve translation quality
- Increase level/stat cap
- Implement auto-farm/auto-battle
- Add more diverse equipment/accessories


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Scam free?

The Scam is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Levelup RPG free?

Levelup RPG is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Scam or Levelup RPG?

Levelup RPG is rated higher. The Scam averages 3.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Levelup RPG averages 4.7 from 375 ratings.

### Do The Scam or Levelup RPG have ads?

Levelup RPG shows ads; The Scam does not.

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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.*