Comparison

Scribattle vs AC

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

Head to head
About

Scribattle

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
Read full description

Scribattle is a fast-paced game where you must help your stick-man warriors defend their planet from a hostile Scri invasion. Use touch controls to defeat wave after wave of attackers, pushing your fingers to the limit! - Unique touch-screen controls, including multi-touch support - Hand-drawn look that is "beyond retro", taking you back to the days of pen and paper - 4 types of enemy creatures, each with unique attacks and strengths - 50 levels of blistering action - Integrated with the Yoo-Mee social gaming platform. Challenge your friends and win virtual coins! See http://yoo-mee.com for details. - Shields to give warriors temporary relief from attacks - Option to resume your last game where you left it (in case you're interrupted by a phone call, etc) - Option to begin a new game starting with the highest level you've ever completed - The entire set of levels repeats after completion, but tougher each time around, for unlimited play - Four difficulty settings, to match every gamer's ability If you enjoy games like Stick Wars, Space Invaders, Missile Command, and SketchFighter, you should take a look at Scribattle! *** NUMBER 1 IN ARCADE GAMES WORLDWIDE, 3/31/2010 *** WHAT THE REVIEWERS ARE SAYING: *** "The hardest game ever...it's really f***in tough...really cool doodlings...I give it 4 stars." - iPhoneSlutz "The graphics in this game are brilliant, it’s as if you drew a game on a sheet of graphing paper and it came to life. For addictive gameplay and great graphics, this game gets 4 stars.” - iPhoneAppCodes "If you are a sci-fi enthusiast, this iphone application is for you" - GosuBlogger.com "When it comes to our iPhone games, we love ‘em fast and we love ‘em kooky. Scribattle keeps us happy on both fronts" [App of the day!] - AppSeekr.com "so cool! Fantastically fun idea! [...] a game that makes you want to keep playing" - omiphone.se *** A BRIEF NOTE ON GAME CONTROLS: *** Based on comments we've received, some people don't seem to understand how this game works right away. Here are the basics: To make your warriors shoot, touch one of them and quickly "stroke" your finger in the direction you want to shoot. Don't forget multi-touch! Using several fingers, you can shoot using two or three warriors all at the same time. Pause the game by tapping in the score area at the top of the screen. Some players have observed that your warriors die easily, and can't seem to protect themselves from enemy fire. In fact, you can activate a warrior's shield by pressing and holding a finger on him. The shield stops all bullets, but won't protect you from the dreaded Noodly Appendage. Note that there are now four different play modes, with and without shields, and with and without the Noodly Appendage. Find your own preferred level of challenge!

About

AC

Experience modern warfare from the cockpit of an AC-130 gunship. Rain down destruction with powerful cannons and howitzers across thrilling missions. Features stunning 3D graphics, night vision, and multiple control options.

Highlights
  • Pilot AC-130 gunship
  • Multiple weapon systems (cannons, howitzer)
  • Destroy various enemy targets
  • Stunning 3D graphics with night vision
  • Over 10 thrilling missions
  • Touch and tilt controls
  • Unlockable medals
Features
Read full description

*NOW FREE for a LIMITED TIME!* CLIMB ABOARD an AC-130 GUNSHIP and RAIN DEATH from the SKY in this VISUALLY STUNNING take on MODERN WARFARE... ► ► ► ► ► GET the GAME w/ OVER 3 MILLION DOWNLOADS! ► ► ► ► ► FULL 3D. EXPLOSIONS GALORE. pick your WEAPON OF CHOICE and OPEN FIRE... ► ► ► ► ► It is the year 2011. The Pentagon has dispatched your AC-130 Spectre to provide close air support for US ground forces near the border between Pakistan and India. Man the guns on the deadliest weapon in the sky, and restore order to the land... ► ► ► ► ► • 2 x 25mm M61 VULCAN cannon • 1 x 40mm L/60 BOFORS cannon • 1 x 105mm M102 HOWITZER • DESTROY patrol vehicles, SAM turrets, ground troops, tanks and buildings • AMAZING 3D graphics with NIGHT VISION • in-game VOICE GUIDE • DELIVER death from above in OVER 10 THRILLING MISSIONS • TOUCH + TILT controls, you choose! • 6 MEDALS, can you unlock them all? ► ► ► ► ► http://twitter.com/TRINITIgames http://facebook.com/TRINITIgames

Screenshots

Scribattle4 screens
AC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Scribattle at 5.0 against AC's 3.4. Scribattle also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). AC's advantage is ratings volume (270 vs 3) and iOS requirement (3.0 vs 17). On price, review sentiment, 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. AC sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scribattle asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scribattle holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AC has 270 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 55% of AC's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribattle ships an update every 3 months, AC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scribattle versus AC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribattleAC
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.4 (270 ratings)
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews55.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3270 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS173.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB25 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperRebisoftTriniti Interactive Limited

Customer experience

Scribattle

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews72 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral8.3%
Negative37.5%

AC

All ratings270 ratings
Positive54.4%
Neutral13.0%
Negative32.6%
Written reviews331 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral12.4%
Negative32.3%

User reviews

Scribattle

From 3 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

AC

From 270 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great game for a free app
  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay similar to Call of Duty
  • 🎮 Fun time-waster

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches preventing mission completion
  • 🕹️ Subpar controls and camera issues
  • 🧠 Repetitive and lacking in depth
  • 🔇 Poor sound effects and voice acting

Bugs and requests

Scribattle

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Multiplayer not working after update
  • Connection problems
  • OK button not responding
  • Full version won't let user play
  • Crashes frequently
Show 5 more
  • Barely readable error messages
  • Crashes when clicking game mode
  • Won't work on iOS 4
  • Quits out all the time
  • Crashes after opening on iOS 4.0

Requested features

9 requests
  • Fix multiplayer issues
  • Add different difficulty levels
  • Provide instructions for tournaments/silver coins
  • Add more ways to get silver coins
  • Make controls easier
Show 4 more
  • Allow tilting for movement
  • Change shooting to tapping
  • Add power-ups
  • Allow blocking noodle without shooting

AC

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Enemies not spawning correctly
  • Missions failing despite completing objectives
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and mission variety
  • Improved graphics and visual effects
  • Ability to control the AC-130 aircraft
  • Zoom functionality and better radar

In-app purchases

None

Scribattle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

AC

One-time1
  • AC-130 Unlock All Levels Pack$0.99

Questions

Is Scribattle free?
Scribattle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AC free?
AC is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scribattle or AC?
Scribattle is rated higher. Scribattle averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while AC averages 3.4 from 270 ratings.
Do Scribattle or AC have ads?
Neither Scribattle nor AC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scribattle or AC?
Scribattle ships an update every 3 months, and AC every 2 months. Most recently, Scribattle was updated on October 8, 2026 and AC on October 14, 2026.

Other comparisons