Comparison

Scribattle vs Rocky

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
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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

Rocky

Features
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Rocky is a charming pixel art pet rock that lives on your screen. Name your rock, tap to make them wiggle, and watch their expression change as you interact. FEED YOUR ROCK Tap the cookie to feed Rocky a delicious treat. Watch the cookie slide in, your rock chomp away, and hearts burst with joy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ DRESS UP Unlock pixel art accessories — sunglasses, party hat, and bow tie — and mix and match to create your rock's look. The more accessories you equip, the happier your rock gets! EXPRESSIVE FACES Rocky's expression changes based on their mood. A neutral rock is waiting for attention. Equip accessories and they'll smile and blush. Go all out and they'll light up with excitement. VIP MEMBERSHIP Subscribe to Rock VIP to instantly unlock all current and future accessories plus exclusive backgrounds. A pixel art love letter to virtual pets and the original Pet Rock.

Screenshots

Scribattle4 screens
Rocky3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scribattle at none against Rocky's 5. Scribattle also leads on iOS requirement (17 vs 26.3). On price, ads 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. Rocky sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.29 per month. Scribattle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Scribattle versus Rocky: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribattleRocky
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews54.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17 — better26.3
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB1 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperRebisoftRICHARD T KWAN

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
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  • 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
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  • Allow tilting for movement
  • Change shooting to tapping
  • Add power-ups
  • Allow blocking noodle without shooting

Rocky

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Scribattle

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Rocky

Subscriptions1
  • Rock VIP Monthly$0.291 Month
One-time4
  • Cookie Snack$0.29
  • Sunglasses$0.29
  • Party Hat$0.29
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  • Bow Tie$0.29

Questions

Is Scribattle free?
Scribattle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rocky free?
Rocky is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scribattle or Rocky have ads?
Neither Scribattle nor Rocky shows ads.

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