Comparison

Scriptic vs SIMULACRA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scriptic

Engage in interactive story adventures where your choices shape the narrative. Solve crimes, manage emergencies, or navigate romance in immersive text-based experiences. Live the story and become the lead character in a variety of dramatic scenarios.

Highlights
  • Interactive text conversations
  • Branching story paths
  • Multiple story genres
  • Become a detective
  • Emergency dispatcher role
  • Romantic tale choices
Features
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Welcome to Scriptic®: Your Interactive Story Adventure Discover a world where every tap on your phone dives you deeper into stories that bend to your choices. Scriptic® is like being in a movie, where you're not just watching; you're making the decisions that shape the story. Whether you love solving crimes, making tough calls in emergencies, or deciding the fate of characters in romantic tales, Scriptic® has a story for you. All stories are available to play for free. The only thing you need to do is wait to unlock the next story. Immerse yourself in captivating narratives anytime, anywhere. Why Just Watch? Live the Story! Imagine having the power to shape a story or solve a crime, all through your phone. With Scriptic®, every series turns your screen into a new world of interactive dramas and mysteries: - Be the detective in thrilling crime stories, using clues and conversations to crack the case. - Take on the role of an emergency dispatcher, where your quick thinking saves lives. - Negotiate tense situations as a hostage negotiator, where every text could make a difference. - Make judgment calls in courtroom dramas as a judge. - Find or lose love in romantic tales, guided by your heart and choices. - Survive against all odds in our gripping zombie series. Easy-to-Play, Hard-to-Put-Down Dive into stories where your decisions lead the way. It's simple: - Choose your story from our diverse series – detective, romance, supernatural, and more. - Make choices through text conversations and actions within the story. - See the story unfold and change based on your decisions. Features That Make You a Part of the Story - Interactive text conversations that feel real and immersive. - Decisions that impact the story’s direction and outcome. - Dive into a variety of roles: detective, emergency dispatcher, and more. - Stories filled with drama, crime, love, and suspense. Your Phone, Your Story Scriptic is your ticket to a world where stories come alive in the palm of your hand. Here, you’re more than a player; you're the lead character, the decision-maker, the detective. It's not just a game; it's a series of interactive experiences that echo your choices. Ready to shape your story? Download Scriptic now and start your interactive adventure today. Join the Adventure Follow us for more on: Instagram: @scriptic TikTok: @scripticapp Discord: https://discord.gg/kVanw3nbda Dive into Scriptic, where your decisions write the story.

About

SIMULACRA

This horror game simulates a phone experience where you uncover a dark mystery within a mysterious mobile game. Navigate through a new story, solve puzzles, and make choices that lead to multiple endings.

Highlights
  • Narrative horror experience
  • Game within a game
  • Multiple endings
  • Hidden secrets
  • Standalone story
Features
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After downloading a mysterious free game called “FlapeeBird”, Teddy finally found an outlet to distract him from his life troubles. But you notice that something is not quite right with Teddy or this creepy game. Will you be able to help Teddy break free - or will the game get you too? A free spin-off from the SIMULACRA universe, Pipe Dreams tells a new standalone story while staying true to the horror phone simulator genre. You don’t have to play SIMULACRA to enjoy this one, but it helps. ==== NEW PHONE NEW STORY Enjoy the same narrative horror experience with a new plot, new character and new puzzles. GAME WITHIN A GAME A story that unfolds entirely on the screen of a mobile phone, with returning apps such as Jabbr and Surfr, along with a brand new game app called FlapeeBird. MULTIPLE ENDINGS Choices you make will lead to different endings. Can you find all of them? HIDDEN SECRETS Explore the greater mystery behind the SIMULACRA universe. What are these “SIMULACRA”? How is “Gateway 31” connected to them? The answers are hidden in plain sight, you just need to know what to look for.

Screenshots

Scriptic4 screens
SIMULACRA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SIMULACRA at none against Scriptic's 10. SIMULACRA also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (81% vs 57%). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Scriptic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. SIMULACRA asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SIMULACRA holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SIMULACRA has 6.5K ratings behind it against 791, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 57% of Scriptic's written reviews are positive against 81% of SIMULACRA's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scriptic ships an update fortnightly, SIMULACRA monthly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scriptic versus SIMULACRA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScripticSIMULACRA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (791 ratings)4.8 (6.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.6% of reviews80.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7916.5K — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.29.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size135 MB423 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperScriptic LTDKAIGAN GAMES OUe

Customer experience

Scriptic

All ratings790 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral4.4%
Negative10.4%
Written reviews429 reviews
Positive56.6%
Neutral15.4%
Negative28.0%

SIMULACRA

All ratings6,520 ratings
Positive95.8%
Neutral2.1%
Negative2.1%
Written reviews474 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.7%
Negative13.5%

User reviews

Scriptic

From 791 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🤩 Immersive and engaging gameplay
  • 🎨 Excellent graphics and production quality
  • 🕵️‍♀️ Realistic detective experience
  • 💬 Compelling and thought-provoking storyline
  • 🆓 Completely free with no ads or in-app purchases

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy and glitchy at times
  • ⏱️ Long wait times between episodes
  • 🤖 Overuse of AI-generated content
  • 💰 Episodes/seasons require payment to unlock

SIMULACRA

From 6.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🚀 Immersive phone experience
  • 💡 Interesting story and concepts
  • ⭐ Multiple endings to discover
  • 👍 Great value as a free game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and progress loss issues
  • 🔁 Repetitive mini-game mechanics
  • 📺 Excessive in-game ads
  • 🤕 Potential to trigger epilepsy

Bugs and requests

Scriptic

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game freezes or crashes during key moments
  • Certain episodes/chapters become unplayable
  • Inconsistent save/load functionality
  • Bugs with interactive elements like video playback

Requested features

4 requests
  • More cases and storylines to explore
  • Ability to skip or fast-forward through dialogue
  • Improved accessibility features for disabled users
  • Syncing of progress across multiple devices

SIMULACRA

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Flappee Bird game freezes on death screen
  • Progress not saving properly after crashes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add save/checkpoint feature
  • Reduce difficulty of mini-game
  • Provide more diverse character representation
  • Expand gameplay length and content

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Scriptic

One-time10
  • Gem Pack 1$0.99
  • Coin Pack 1$0.99
  • Gem Pack 2$1.99
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  • Season 1 Ep 2: BBQ Sauce$2.99
  • Coin Pack 3$2.99
  • Coin Pack 4$3.99
  • Gem Pack 3$8.99
  • Season 1 One Time Offer$9.99
  • Season 1 Multi-Pack 5 episodes$12.99
  • Season 2 Multi-Pack 5 episodes$12.99
None

SIMULACRA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scriptic free?
Scriptic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SIMULACRA free?
SIMULACRA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scriptic or SIMULACRA?
SIMULACRA is rated higher. Scriptic averages 4.4 out of 5 from 791 ratings, while SIMULACRA averages 4.8 from 6.5K ratings.
Do Scriptic or SIMULACRA have ads?
Neither Scriptic nor SIMULACRA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scriptic or SIMULACRA?
Scriptic ships an update fortnightly, and SIMULACRA monthly. Most recently, Scriptic was updated on November 2, 2026 and SIMULACRA on November 2, 2026.

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