# Spot 5 Differences vs Civics Scribble

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Civics Scribble at none against Spot 5 Differences's 8. Civics Scribble also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Spot 5 Differences's advantage is ratings volume (52K vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Spot 5 Differences sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Civics Scribble asks for nothing beyond the download.

Civics Scribble holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Spot 5 Differences has 52K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Spot 5 Differences's written reviews are positive against 100% of Civics Scribble's.

Spot 5 Differences ships an update every 3 weeks, Civics Scribble every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Spot 5 Differences | Civics Scribble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-5-differences-find-them/id1502923646/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civics-scribble/id6745570837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 110 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Konstantin Mironov](https://appshunter.io/developer/913215120) | [Nebraska Public Media Foundation, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/597484366) |

## What reviewers say

### Spot 5 Differences

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spot-5-differences-find-them/id1502923646)

Exercise your brain with this engaging puzzle game. Search and find five differences between two similar images. With over 2000 levels and no time limit, it's perfect for all ages.

**Highlights:** Find 5 differences, Beautiful high-quality images, No time limit, Over 2000 levels, Integrated solutions, Different difficulty levels

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1,000 coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sale offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 3,000 coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sale offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 6,500 coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove ads | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14,000 coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| 37,500 coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Relaxing and fun game
- 🧠 Challenges the mind
- 🎨 Beautiful and colorful pictures
- ⏱️ No time limit, can play at own pace

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with ads (freezing, long duration)
- 🔍 Some puzzles too difficult with small details
- 💰 Expensive ad removal option
- 🔁 Repetitive use of same pictures

**Reported bugs**

- Losing progress/coins when returning to game
- Hint button not functioning properly
- Screen freezing or going black
- Inability to exit a puzzle

**Requested features**

- Add level counter or progress tracking
- Option to skip puzzles
- More variety in puzzle types and difficulty levels
- Ability to turn off sound effects


### Civics Scribble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civics-scribble/id6745570837)

Embark on a cross-country journey with Mr. Apple, solving line-drawing puzzles and learning U.S. civics. Navigate obstacles using physics-based mechanics and collect stars. Enjoy educational fun playable offline.

**Highlights:** Line drawing puzzles, U.S. civics learning, Cross-country road trip theme, Physics-based obstacles, Star collection, Offline play

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Spot 5 Differences free?

Spot 5 Differences is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Civics Scribble free?

Civics Scribble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Spot 5 Differences or Civics Scribble?

Civics Scribble is rated higher. Spot 5 Differences averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Civics Scribble averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Spot 5 Differences or Civics Scribble have ads?

Spot 5 Differences shows ads; Civics Scribble does not.

### Which is updated more often, Spot 5 Differences or Civics Scribble?

Spot 5 Differences ships an update every 3 weeks, and Civics Scribble every 2 months. Most recently, Spot 5 Differences was updated on September 29, 2026 and Civics Scribble on June 3, 2026.

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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.*