# Scribattle vs DOODLE SQUARES

The clearest difference is rating: Scribattle at 5.0 against DOODLE SQUARES's 3.9. Scribattle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6). DOODLE SQUARES's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 54%) and ratings volume (478 vs 3). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DOODLE SQUARES sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Scribattle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scribattle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DOODLE SQUARES has 478 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 54% of Scribattle's written reviews are positive against 86% of DOODLE SQUARES's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scribattle ships an update every 3 months, DOODLE SQUARES every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scribattle | DOODLE SQUARES |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribattle/id301618970/reviews)** | [3.9 (478 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **478** |
| Positive reviews | 54.2% of reviews | **86.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 13 MB | 83 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rebisoft](https://appshunter.io/developer/301618973) | [MobX GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464663882) |

## What reviewers say

### Scribattle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scribattle/id301618970)

Defend your planet from alien invaders in this fast-paced arcade game. Utilize unique touch controls to defeat waves of enemies across 50 challenging levels. Enjoy a hand-drawn art style and compete with friends.

**Highlights:** Unique touch-screen controls, Hand-drawn art style, Multiple enemy types, 50 levels of action, Social gaming integration, Warrior shields, Resume game option

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple yet challenging gameplay
- 💡 Innovative graphical concept
- 😄 Hours of fun
- 🏆 Great for tournaments
- ✨ Smooth and fluid animation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Horrible controls
- 😠 Frustrating difficulty
- 💸 Overpriced for value
- 📉 Game speed too high
- 💥 Frequent crashes

**Reported bugs**

- Multiplayer not working after update
- Connection problems
- OK button not responding
- Full version won't let user play
- Crashes frequently

**Requested features**

- Fix multiplayer issues
- Add different difficulty levels
- Provide instructions for tournaments/silver coins
- Add more ways to get silver coins
- Make controls easier


### DOODLE SQUARES

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-squares/id384827186)

Navigate a world of hazards, collecting green squares and fruits for score boosts and power-ups. Unlock new themes as you play and compete for the top spot on the leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Score collection, Hazard avoidance, Fruit power-ups, Theme unlocking, Leaderboard competition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Boogers Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Space Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all themes! | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jewels Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Aqua Theme | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🕹️ Addictive and engaging
- 🎨 Visually appealing graphics
- 🕹️ Challenging and rewarding
- ⏱️ Quick and easy to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 🔊 Repetitive or annoying music
- 📱 Difficulty seeing the game due to finger placement
- 💰 Paid themes/content seen as unnecessary
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Compatibility issues with iOS 5
- Crashes on startup for some users

**Requested features**

- New game modes or themes
- Achievements or leaderboards
- Option to disable music while keeping sound effects
- Improved performance on older devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scribattle free?

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

### Is DOODLE SQUARES free?

DOODLE SQUARES is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scribattle or DOODLE SQUARES?

Scribattle is rated higher. Scribattle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DOODLE SQUARES averages 3.9 from 478 ratings.

### Do Scribattle or DOODLE SQUARES have ads?

Neither Scribattle nor DOODLE SQUARES shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scribattle or DOODLE SQUARES?

Scribattle ships an update every 3 months, and DOODLE SQUARES every 2 months. Most recently, Scribattle was updated on October 14, 2026 and DOODLE SQUARES on October 15, 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.*