Comparison

Scratch! vs bgLifecounter

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

Head to head
About

Scratch!

Easily select random numbers within a specified range or pick items from a custom list. Results are revealed by scratching a virtual card and can be shared.

Highlights
  • Random number generation
  • Customizable item lists
  • Scratch card reveal
  • Result history list
  • Shareable results
Features
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This simple app will help you pick random numbers or items from your customized list! The picked item will be shown in a scratch card. Have fun scratching! 【How to Use】 This app is super simple and easy to use. ◯When you want to pick a number◯ 1.Set the min & max number. 2.Tap “Randomize” button to get a number. 3.Scratch the card to see the result. 4.All results will be shown as a list. You can share the results! ●When you want to pick an item from a list● 1.Create your own list. 2.Tap “Randomize” button to get an item from the list you created. 3.Scratch the card to see which item is picked for you! 4.All results will be shown as a list. You can share the results! I’d like to know how to improve Scratch! -Random Picker. Please write a review if you have suggestion on how to improve this app or if you simply like this app :)

About

bgLifecounter

Features
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Universal Life Counter is an app designed to make tabletop card game battles smoother and more enjoyable. Optimized for one-on-one play, it’s perfect for use at card shops or friendly duels at home. Key Features: • Life History Recording (Alpha) Automatically records all life changes. You can review the match history anytime from the right-hand drawer. • Customizable Background Images Personalize your play screen with your favorite images — a unique feature that adds color to your battles. • Built-in 6-Sided Dice Roll dice instantly within the app — no need to carry physical dice. • 4-Way Background Orientation Switch freely between four viewing directions to ensure the display fits your play style, whether seated face-to-face or side-by-side. • Customizable Starting Life Total Set your preferred starting life (up to 100) to match different card games. • Adjustable Background Transparency Balance clarity and aesthetics by adjusting the background’s transparency. Make your matches more fun, stylish, and effortless with Universal Life Counter!

Screenshots

Scratch!4 screens
bgLifecounter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Scratch! at every 2 days against bgLifecounter's weekly. Scratch! also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scratch! ships an update every 2 days, bgLifecounter weekly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
Scratch! versus bgLifecounter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratch!bgLifecounter
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMika IshikawaRyo Kurachi

In-app purchases

None

Scratch!

No in-app purchases

None

bgLifecounter

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scratch! free?
Scratch! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is bgLifecounter free?
bgLifecounter is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scratch! or bgLifecounter have ads?
Both Scratch! and bgLifecounter show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scratch! or bgLifecounter?
Scratch! ships an update every 2 days, and bgLifecounter weekly. Most recently, Scratch! was updated on June 1, 2026 and bgLifecounter on September 20, 2026.

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