# The Scam vs Paranormal Inc.

The clearest difference is price: The Scam at Free against Paranormal Inc.'s $1.99. The Scam also leads on iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). Paranormal Inc.'s advantage is rating (4.7 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Scam is free to download; Paranormal Inc. costs $1.99 up front. The Scam sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Paranormal Inc. asks for nothing beyond the download.

Paranormal Inc. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 67 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of The Scam's written reviews are positive against 83% of Paranormal Inc.'s.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Scam | Paranormal Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $1.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scam/id1136477102/reviews) | **[4.7 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormal-inc/id6449100612/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 60 | **67** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#120** |
| Size | 35 MB | 228 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [POP POP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/574830907) | [Hakan Nehir](https://appshunter.io/developer/575783788) |

## 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, Vision Pro support

**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


### Paranormal Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paranormal-inc/id6449100612)

**Currently charting:** #120 Top Paid · Puzzle, #165 Top Paid · Adventure (US App Store)

Work as a CCTV operator for a paranormal investigation company, watching live footage for anomalies. Report unusual activity accurately to progress through creepy locations and unlock new areas. Features realistic gameplay with real footage and multiple difficulty modes.

**Highlights:** Monitor live CCTV footage, Report paranormal anomalies, Unlock new locations, Realistic gameplay with real footage, Multiple difficulty modes, Supports multiple languages

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Scam free?

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

### Is Paranormal Inc. free?

Paranormal Inc. costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Scam or Paranormal Inc.?

Paranormal Inc. is rated higher. The Scam averages 3.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Paranormal Inc. averages 4.7 from 67 ratings.

### Do The Scam or Paranormal Inc. have ads?

Neither The Scam nor Paranormal Inc. shows ads.

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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.*