# SCUM Map vs Ark IDs

The clearest difference is ads: SCUM Map at none against Ark IDs's shown. Ark IDs's advantage is ratings volume (292 vs 49). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SCUM Map sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Ark IDs sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Ark IDs holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ark IDs has 292 ratings behind it against 49, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of SCUM Map's written reviews are positive against 95% of Ark IDs's.

SCUM Map ships an update every 2 months, Ark IDs every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SCUM Map | Ark IDs |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scum-map/id1515805855/reviews) | **[4.8 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-ids-admin-commands-and-ids/id6443435836/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 49 | **292** |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | **94.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 79 MB | 82 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ed Sarkissian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515805854) | [DANTOO LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1645891042) |

## What reviewers say

### SCUM Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scum-map/id1515805855)

This companion app provides a customizable map for the game SCUM. It allows users to mark custom locations, save different maps for multiple servers or characters, and share pins with squad members in real-time. Detailed bunker maps are also accessible.

**Highlights:** Customizable UI, Map marker customization, Custom pin creation, Save multiple maps, Squad pin sharing, Detailed bunker maps

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Custom Map Marker Unlock | $0.99 | one-time |
| Squad Sharing Unlock | $2.99 | one-time |
| Squad Combo Unlock | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Very useful companion app
- 🗺️ Comprehensive map information
- 🚀 Smooth UI and no lag
- 💡 Customization options for map markers
- ✅ Easy to share map presets

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏳ Outdated map information
- ❓ Missing some in-game locations (police stations, car spawns)
- 🤔 Difficulty using server join feature (requires server code)
- 🔄 Slow app updates

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot purchase subscription package

**Requested features**

- Android version for buddies
- Update to the latest game version (0.9.5, 0.6, 0.5, new map)
- Categorization of bunkers (active, abandoned, hidden)
- Legend for bunker layouts
- Option to create custom markers


### Ark IDs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ark-ids-admin-commands-and-ids/id6443435836)

Access a comprehensive database of Ark: Survival Evolved admin commands, spawn codes, and item IDs. Easily find and generate commands for spawning creatures, items, and applying colors. This app simplifies in-game administration and item management for players.

**Highlights:** Admin command database with generators, Item ID and GFI code list, Creature and dino ID spawning, Color ID list for dinos, DLC and category filters, Spawn command parameter customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ark IDs Premium Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Ark IDs Premium (Xmas 2023) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Ark IDs Premium | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Comprehensive information in one place
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate
- 🚀 Convenient command lookup and copy-paste
- 🤖 Helpful for managing servers and single-player
- 🎨 Useful for spawning and customizing creatures

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and issues with functionality
- 💰 Complaints about ads interrupting the experience
- 📱 Not optimized for mobile devices/platforms
- 🕰️ Lags behind updates to the game

**Reported bugs**

- Creature IDs not working as expected
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Compatibility issues with newer game versions

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Support for Ark Ascended and mod content
- More accurate and up-to-date information


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SCUM Map free?

SCUM Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ark IDs free?

Ark IDs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SCUM Map or Ark IDs?

Ark IDs is rated higher. SCUM Map averages 4.6 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Ark IDs averages 4.8 from 292 ratings.

### Do SCUM Map or Ark IDs have ads?

Ark IDs shows ads; SCUM Map does not.

### Which is updated more often, SCUM Map or Ark IDs?

SCUM Map ships an update every 2 months, and Ark IDs every 6 weeks. Most recently, SCUM Map was updated on October 21, 2026 and Ark IDs on October 22, 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.*