Comparison

Idle Game 1 vs Scratch Inc.

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

Head to head
About

Idle Game 1

This incremental clicker game offers a unique experience for seasoned players with its emphasis on random upgrades and strategic decision-making. Each playthrough unfolds differently due to randomized prestige bonuses, encouraging varied optimizations and adjustments. It provides a tactical depth rarely seen in the genre, with special features for managing progress and purchases.

Highlights
  • Random prestige bonuses
  • Strategic optimization
  • Varied adjustments
  • Color upgrade mechanics
  • Prestige cheat selection
  • Low contrast mode
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Idle Game 1 is aimed and specifically designed for experienced incremental game players with special emphasis on random upgrades. According to prestige bonus given in each round; the player should decide optimizations, different strategies and various adjustments unlike other Idle Games. This mechanic leads to a different story for each player as different boosts can upgrade colors in infinite number of ways. Give it time and you will appreciate how tactical a prestige game can be. Play responsibly and good luck! Notes from the developer: * Prestige cheats are not random, you'll able to select color & boost type. * Prestige cheats are single use items meant to carry you forward in the game. https://idle1.com/cheats.html * Please don't damage your screens by leaving it on for long hours * Players with eye problems, please use the 'low contrast' mode for long hours of play * Speed upgrades start to affect earns after maxing out the color speed please don't hesitate to contact for any feedback or support request via: email at: info@cemgames.com discord: https://discord.gg/SrtMVejmyK

About

Scratch Inc.

An idle incremental game where you build an empire by scratching cards and earning points. Upgrade your cards, unlock automation, and prestige to progress faster. Enjoy endless upgrades, achievements, and global leaderboards with no ads or wait timers.

Highlights
  • Endless Upgrades
  • Prestige for Progress
  • Achievements with Rewards
  • Global Leaderboards
  • Playable Offline
  • No Ads
Features
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Build an Empire, From Scratch Scratch cards, earn points, and grow your empire in this idle/incremental game. Upgrade your cards, unlock automation, prestige across industries, and climb the leaderboards — all with no ads, ever. • Endless Upgrades – Boost your point gain, match multipliers, grid size, and so much more. • Prestige for Progress – Reset to climb faster across deep progression layers. • Achievements with Rewards – Earn Gold and multipliers by completing fun challenges. • Global Leaderboards – Compete with others across the world across a variety of challenges. • Playable Offline – Play anywhere anytime • No Ads. No Wait Timers. Just Progress and Big Numbers. Made by a solo dev. Built to respect your time. (A reimagining of my first game)

Screenshots

Idle Game 12 screens
Scratch Inc.4 screens

Verdict

The call

Idle Game 1 and Scratch Inc. both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Scratch Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Idle Game 1's. Idle Game 1's advantage is ratings volume (8.4K vs 1.9K) and device support (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Idle Game 1 sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Scratch Inc. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Idle Game 1 against 4.7 for Scratch Inc.. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8.4K and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Idle Game 1's written reviews are positive against 93% of Scratch Inc.'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Idle Game 1 ships an update weekly, Scratch Inc. every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Idle Game 1 versus Scratch Inc.: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIdle Game 1Scratch Inc.
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (8.4K ratings)4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews61.6% of reviews93.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8.4K — better1.9K
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB40 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperCem KamilogluMakopaz LLC

Customer experience

Idle Game 1

All ratings8,348 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral2.3%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews487 reviews
Positive61.6%
Neutral15.6%
Negative22.8%

Scratch Inc.

All ratings1,918 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews465 reviews
Positive93.3%
Neutral4.1%
Negative2.6%

User reviews

Idle Game 1

From 8.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 No ads or forced purchases
  • 🚀 Fast progression in early game
  • 💡 Unique random prestige mechanic
  • 👍 Simple, clean design

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Random prestige upgrades can be frustrating
  • 🔋 No offline progress
  • 💤 Extremely slow progress in late game
  • 💤 Repetitive grind towards the end
  • 💰 Paid upgrade required to finish the game

Scratch Inc.

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🚀 Satisfying idle mechanics
  • 💡 Active developer listening to feedback
  • 👍 Optional in-app purchases
  • 👍 Polished interface

Room to improve

  • 💰 In-app purchases feel expensive
  • 🔧 Needs more balance and content
  • 🐛 Offline rewards not working consistently

Bugs and requests

Idle Game 1

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Prestige bonuses not working as expected
  • Upgrade buttons not registering taps
  • Compatibility issues on larger screens

Requested features

4 requests
  • Offline earnings or idle mode
  • More control over prestige upgrades
  • Better balance for late-game progression
  • Visual indicators for max-leveled upgrades

Scratch Inc.

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Offline rewards rarely triggering
  • Lacking sound effects

Requested features

2 requests
  • More skin tone options for avatar
  • Better variety and more offline rewards

In-app purchases

8 purchases

Idle Game 1

One-time8
  • x 250 Prestige Bonus$0.99
  • Select Prestige for 20 Rounds$0.99
  • x 5K Prestige Bonus$1.99
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  • x 1 Million Prestige Bonus$2.99
  • x 75 Million Prestige Bonus$3.99
  • Infinite (Maxed: 95.8Q) Prestige$4.99
  • Add 2.50 Prestige Power$7.99
  • Add 0.50 Prestige Power$7.99
5 purchases

Scratch Inc.

One-time5
  • 20 Gold$1.99
  • 55 Gold$4.99
  • 120 Gold$9.99
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  • 260 Gold$19.99
  • 750 Gold$49.99

Questions

Is Idle Game 1 free?
Idle Game 1 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scratch Inc. free?
Scratch Inc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Idle Game 1 or Scratch Inc.?
Scratch Inc. is rated higher. Idle Game 1 averages 4.7 out of 5 from 8.4K ratings, while Scratch Inc. averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.
Do Idle Game 1 or Scratch Inc. have ads?
Neither Idle Game 1 nor Scratch Inc. shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Idle Game 1 or Scratch Inc.?
Idle Game 1 ships an update weekly, and Scratch Inc. every 6 days. Most recently, Idle Game 1 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Scratch Inc. on October 23, 2026.

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