# The Scam vs Shakedown

The clearest difference is price: The Scam at Free against Shakedown's $4.99. The Scam also leads on ratings volume (60 vs 20) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.0). Shakedown's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 3.7) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

The Scam is free to download; Shakedown costs $4.99 up front. The Scam sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Shakedown asks for nothing beyond the download.

Shakedown holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 60 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of The Scam's written reviews are positive against 92% of Shakedown's.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Scam | Shakedown |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [3.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scam/id1136477102/reviews) | **[4.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **60** | 20 |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **91.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 35 MB | 124 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) | [Vblank Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/943175955) |

## 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


### Shakedown

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shakedown-hawaii/id6739521561)

Embark on a 16-bit open-world adventure where you build a business empire. Complete missions, acquire properties, and sabotage rivals to dominate the island. Explore by land, sea, or air, uncovering secrets and engaging in arcade challenges.

**Highlights:** 16-bit open world exploration, Business acquisition and management, Mission-based gameplay, Sabotage competitors, Vehicle and boat traversal, Arcade challenges and side quests

**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 Shakedown free?

Shakedown costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, The Scam or Shakedown?

Shakedown is rated higher. The Scam averages 3.7 out of 5 from 60 ratings, while Shakedown averages 4.9 from 20 ratings.

### Do The Scam or Shakedown have ads?

Neither The Scam nor Shakedown 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.*