# The Scam vs VAR Challenge

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VAR Challenge at none against The Scam's 5. The Scam's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Scam sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. VAR Challenge asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Scam | VAR Challenge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.7 (60 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scam/id1136477102/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **60** | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 35 MB | 34 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.3** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [POP POP LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/574830907) | [Denys Denysov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1116487731) |

## 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


### VAR Challenge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/var-challenge/id6760264715)

**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 VAR Challenge free?

VAR Challenge is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do The Scam or VAR Challenge have ads?

Neither The Scam nor VAR Challenge 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.*