Comparison

The VideoKid vs Scrap Divers

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

Head to head
About

The VideoKid

Experience a challenging 80s-themed arcade runner where you must survive a dangerous neighborhood, perform tricks, and deliver a video tape to your girlfriend. Dodge obstacles, avoid the police, and master combos in this retro-inspired game.

Highlights
  • Unlockable 80s inspired characters
  • Perform skate tricks and combos
  • Dodge vehicles and avoid police
  • Earn cash for upgrades and powerups
  • Spot classic 80s characters and vehicles
  • Retro 80s aesthetic and soundtrack
Features
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Are you ready for The Videokid challenge? Survive your video round with just one life... and hundreds of ways to die! Reach your girlfriend Jessica and beat the game to be amongst the best of the best! Test your skills to the max with this challenging arcade style skate game set in a retro 80s neighbourhood filled with fun and danger. Avoid being busted by the cops, pull off sick tricks and complete crazy combos; all whilst trying to stay alive just long enough to deliver your pirate video round and get to your girl in time! Skate, hitch and grind your way through hazardous streets; dodging bikes, cars, trucks, trains & more. From arcade style sound effects, to the incredible 8bit inspired soundtrack (written by DJ Savant), you are fully immersed in an oldskool world in this intense and rewarding runner. "What a wonderful game this is - an exacting arcade treat shot through with 80s childhood memories." Christian Donlan, Eurogamer "You’ll find that The VIDEOKID throws in every nostalgic thing you loved about the 80s into an 8-bit fast-paced Paperboy-esque gaming experience. Plug in your walkman and lace up your Reebok Pumps..." Niko & Dawn, Indiewatch "It's like PaperBoy on 80s steroids" MastaCodyD FEATURES: - Unlock & play as some of your favourite 80s inspired characters - Wreak havoc on the wrong side of the law for maximum score - Pull off sick skate tricks & crazy combos - Laugh at endless ways to bail, slam & fail - Earn cash to buy radical upgrades & oldskool powerups - see how many classic 80s characters & vehicles you can spot - Relive your 80s childhood where playability was king - Free to play

About

Scrap Divers

Control a robot with one finger in this fast-paced arcade game. Dodge obstacles like sawblades and flames as you fall through an infinite tunnel. Compete globally for the longest fall with unique robots and challenging environments.

Highlights
  • One-finger robot control
  • Dodge dangerous obstacles
  • Infinite falling tunnel
  • Pixel art visuals
  • 15 playable robots with unique abilities
  • 8 diverse environments
Features
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Dive into an incredibly fast-paced and beautifully crafted retro runner! Control your robot with just a finger to dodge sawblades, flames and many other dangerous obstacles while flying through an infinite tunnel. Are you ready for the drop? Parachute not included. Features: • Accessible yet hard to master gameplay - compete with the world for the longest fall • Amazing pixel art visuals combined with rocking chiptune to keep you immersed • A roster of 15 playable robots, each one with unique abilities and challenges • 8 diverse environments full of hazards to overcome with a secret reward waiting at the end

Screenshots

The VideoKid4 screens
Scrap Divers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scrap Divers at 94% against The VideoKid's 36%. Scrap Divers also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.3). The VideoKid's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. The VideoKid sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Scrap Divers sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scrap Divers holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 776 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of The VideoKid's written reviews are positive against 94% of Scrap Divers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The VideoKid ships an update weekly, Scrap Divers every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
The VideoKid versus Scrap Divers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe VideoKidScrap Divers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (776 ratings)4.8 (1.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.3% of reviews94.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7761.3K — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size170 MB74 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFGL Indie ShowcaseGearhead Games ApS

Customer experience

The VideoKid

All ratings774 ratings
Positive81.9%
Neutral5.0%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive36.3%
Neutral15.3%
Negative48.4%

Scrap Divers

All ratings1,283 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral2.8%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews85 reviews
Positive94.1%
Neutral4.7%
Negative1.2%

User reviews

The VideoKid

From 776 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎮 Retro 80s vibe
  • 🎨 Charming pixel art style
  • 🕹️ Challenging and addictive gameplay
  • 🎉 Lots of pop culture references

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially towards the end
  • 🎮 Sensitive and unresponsive controls
  • 🕰️ Slow loading times and crashes
  • 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads

Scrap Divers

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Amazing gameplay
  • 👍 Great graphics and art style
  • 🤩 Addictive and fun
  • 💎 High quality game
  • 🎨 Refreshing retro theme

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional performance issues
  • 💰 Ads can be intrusive
  • 🤖 Lack of robot variety

Bugs and requests

The VideoKid

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Invisible obstacles at the end
  • Inability to progress past 90% completion
  • Freezing and crashing on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Checkpoint system or more lives
  • Improved controls and responsiveness
  • Syncing across devices
  • More levels and content

Scrap Divers

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Freezing on login screen
  • Incompatibility with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Sandbox mode to create custom robots
  • More levels and content updates
  • Multiplayer mode

In-app purchases

3 purchases

The VideoKid

One-time3
  • Purchase 500 coinpack$0.99
  • Remove Adverts$0.99
  • Purchase 1000 coinpack$1.99
1 purchases

Scrap Divers

One-time1
  • No Ads$2.99

Questions

Is The VideoKid free?
The VideoKid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scrap Divers free?
Scrap Divers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, The VideoKid or Scrap Divers?
Scrap Divers is rated higher. The VideoKid averages 4.3 out of 5 from 776 ratings, while Scrap Divers averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.
Do The VideoKid or Scrap Divers have ads?
Scrap Divers shows ads; The VideoKid does not.
Which is updated more often, The VideoKid or Scrap Divers?
The VideoKid ships an update weekly, and Scrap Divers every 2 months. Most recently, The VideoKid was updated on November 2, 2026 and Scrap Divers on November 7, 2026.

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