Comparison

ATOM RPG vs scrawls

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

Head to head
About

ATOM RPG

Explore a post-apocalyptic Soviet Wasteland, creating your own hero. Investigate bunkers, battle mutants, and uncover conspiracies in this offline RPG. Features deep character creation, turn-based combat, and nonlinear gameplay with multiple quest solutions.

Highlights
  • Character creation tool
  • Offline single-player RPG
  • Dozens of skills
  • Turn-based combat
  • Nonlinear gameplay
  • Multiple quest solutions
  • Deep dialogues
Features
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In 1986 the world war between the Soviet Union and the Western Bloc ended in mutual nuclear bombings. Both superpowers went down in flames. The impact of the fallout almost ended civilization as we know it. You are one of the survivors of the apocalypse. Your mission - to explore the wild and wondrous postnuclear world of the Soviet Wasteland. To earn your place under the sun in this new age. To investigate retro style bunkers, descend into a stalker filled metro, fight terrible mutants and solve a shadowy conspiracy, aimed at destroying all that is left of life on Earth. ATOM RPG is: - A powerful character creation tool, aimed at making the wasteland hero you want to portray; - A balanced offline single player roleplaying system. Each stat combination provides a unique cRPG experience, unique dialogues, and new ways to solve some quests; - Dozens of skills, from lockpicking to gambling; - Many hours of gameplay on all sorts of locations. Meet the other survivors in a brave new settlement, built from the remains of the old world. Venture into the wilds, where mutants and bandits lurk. Work out the secrets of an old military bunker. Or simply lose yourself, fishing at a scenic pond; - Turn-based combat, inspired by classic RPG’s of the nineties. Find your own strategy and develop the tactics needed to win; - Random encounters with the dwellers of the Soviet Wasteland - both friendly and dangerous. Sometimes all at the same time; - Many deep, multiple-choice dialogues that feel like real conversations with the unique NPCs of the game; - Nonlinear gameplay! This edition of the game features dozens of quests, most with alternative solutions. Play the game like you want to! Recommended: iPhone 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, SE, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, XS, XR; iPad Mini 6, 5, 4; iPad Air 3+, 2; iPad Pro Technical Support: You can contact the developers at support@atomrpg.com

About

scrawls

Capture and share your adventures with a community of explorers. Express yourself through messages and photos, and discover hidden gems left by others. Connect anonymously while exploring together in a safe and respectful environment.

Highlights
  • Capture and share photos
  • Write and share messages
  • Anonymous posting
  • Discover user-created scrawls
  • Follow user trails
  • Community guidelines
  • Content moderation
Features
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Step into the world of Scrawls, where you can capture and share your adventures with a vibrant community of explorers. Capture Moments: Share stunning photos and experiences from your journeys, whether it’s a beautiful landscape, a delicious meal, or an exciting event. Express Yourself: Craft messages that highlight your discoveries, tips, and stories. Inspire others with your unique perspective. Connect Anonymously: Enjoy the freedom of sharing anonymously while connecting with a community of like-minded adventurers. Leave one scrawl per location to keep your privacy intact. Explore Together: Discover scrawls left by others and follow their trails to hidden gems and exciting spots. Be part of a collective journey. Safe and Respectful: Our community guidelines ensure a positive and respectful environment. All content is moderated to keep Scrawls safe and enjoyable for everyone. Join the Adventure: With Scrawls, you’re not just sharing your journey; you’re part of a social network of explorers, adventurers, and storytellers. Scrawls—capture, share, and explore with a community that’s always on the move.

Screenshots

ATOM RPG4 screens
scrawls4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: scrawls at Free against ATOM RPG's $9.99. scrawls also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). ATOM RPG's advantage is ratings volume (223 vs 3) and chart position (#189 vs unranked). On 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

scrawls is free to download; ATOM RPG costs $9.99 up front. ATOM RPG sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. scrawls asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

scrawls holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ATOM RPG has 223 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 69% of ATOM RPG's written reviews are positive against 100% of scrawls's.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
ATOM RPG versus scrawls: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterATOM RPGscrawls
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.3 (223 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings223 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
Best chart rank#189 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.2 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size3.0 GB12 MB
Age rating17+9+
DeveloperATENT GAMES LTDCatalyst Data Science L.L.C.

Customer experience

ATOM RPG

All ratings221 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral5.4%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews312 reviews
Positive68.9%
Neutral6.4%
Negative24.7%

scrawls

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

ATOM RPG

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Controls breaking
  • Frequent crashes
  • Text/UI issues
  • Glitches and bugs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add controller support
  • Improve UI scaling and readability
  • Add more content and updates
  • Fix bugs and stability issues

scrawls

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ATOM RPG

One-time1
  • ATOM RPG - Supporter Pack$2.99
None

scrawls

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ATOM RPG free?
ATOM RPG costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is scrawls free?
scrawls is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ATOM RPG or scrawls?
scrawls is rated higher. ATOM RPG averages 4.3 out of 5 from 223 ratings, while scrawls averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do ATOM RPG or scrawls have ads?
ATOM RPG shows ads; scrawls does not.

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