# The Moron Test vs Civics Scribble

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Civics Scribble at none against The Moron Test's 8. Civics Scribble also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). The Moron Test's advantage is ratings volume (19K vs 4). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Moron Test sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Civics Scribble asks for nothing beyond the download.

Civics Scribble holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: The Moron Test has 19K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of The Moron Test's written reviews are positive against 100% of Civics Scribble's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Moron Test | Civics Scribble |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (19K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-moron-test-iq-brain-games/id312343159/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civics-scribble/id6745570837/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **19K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 86.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 107 MB | 224 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kooapps](https://appshunter.io/developer/290924809) | [Nebraska Public Media Foundation, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/597484366) |

## What reviewers say

### The Moron Test

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-moron-test-iq-brain-games/id312343159)

Engage in a series of challenging logic puzzles and brain teasers designed to test your memory, comprehension, and problem-solving skills. Progress through multiple levels of increasingly difficult challenges and compete with friends to see who can solve them fastest.

**Highlights:** Tricky mind puzzles, Logic and memory challenges, Hundreds of fun puzzles, Offline gameplay, Global leaderboards, Addicting gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Extra Credit: Flying Colors | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bunch of Apples | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bushel of Apples | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bucket of Apples | $2.99 | one-time |
| Orchard of Apples | $3.99 | one-time |
| Sack of Apples | $5.99 | one-time |
| Wheelbarrow of Apples | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and challenging game
- 🤓 Clever and tricky questions
- 💡 Encourages lateral thinking
- 🧠 Exercises the brain
- 😂 Amusing and entertaining

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 💰 In-app purchases required to progress
- ⏱️ Some questions have very short time limits
- 🤔 Unclear instructions on certain levels

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes on some devices
- Motion controls not working properly on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Option to disable ads or pay to remove them
- Ability to retry individual questions instead of restarting
- Offline mode


### Civics Scribble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civics-scribble/id6745570837)

Embark on a cross-country journey with Mr. Apple, solving line-drawing puzzles and learning U.S. civics. Navigate obstacles using physics-based mechanics and collect stars. Enjoy educational fun playable offline.

**Highlights:** Line drawing puzzles, U.S. civics learning, Cross-country road trip theme, Physics-based obstacles, Star collection, Offline play

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Moron Test free?

The Moron Test is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Civics Scribble free?

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

### Which has better reviews, The Moron Test or Civics Scribble?

Civics Scribble is rated higher. The Moron Test averages 4.7 out of 5 from 19K ratings, while Civics Scribble averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do The Moron Test or Civics Scribble have ads?

The Moron Test shows ads; Civics Scribble does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Moron Test or Civics Scribble?

The Moron Test ships an update every 2 months, and Civics Scribble every 2 months. Most recently, The Moron Test was updated on October 25, 2026 and Civics Scribble on October 24, 2026.

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