# Scratch Me! vs Smash the Steak

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Smash the Steak at 62% against Scratch Me!'s 17%. Smash the Steak also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (297 vs 25). Scratch Me!'s advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Smash the Steak sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scratch Me! asks for nothing beyond the download.

Smash the Steak holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Smash the Steak has 297 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 17% of Scratch Me!'s written reviews are positive against 62% of Smash the Steak's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scratch Me! | Smash the Steak |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-me/id444684209/reviews) | **[4.4 (297 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-steak/id6723898232/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **297** |
| Positive reviews | 16.7% of reviews | **61.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 12 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 4 MB | 126 MB |
| Requires iOS | **4.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Bakumens Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/331752704) | [Ammonite Design Studios Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/460176444) |

## What reviewers say

### Scratch Me!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-me/id444684209)

Experience the unique sensation of relieving an itchy back in this interactive game. Follow voice prompts to scratch specific areas and directions, ensuring your virtual companion feels better. Success leads to affection, while slowness results in dislike.

**Highlights:** Interactive touch screen play, Virtual back scratching simulation, Voice guidance for scratching, Adjustable game settings, Local rank statistics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Smash the Steak

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/smash-the-steak/id6723898232)

This app offers a unique and entertaining way to interact with a virtual steak. Use various tools like a hammer, knife, or blowtorch to tenderize, sear, or even blow up the steak. It's a fun outlet for stress relief and culinary experimentation.

**Highlights:** Interact with a virtual steak, Tenderize with a hammer, Sear with a blowtorch, Slice with a knife, Explode steak with a bomb, Stress relief gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Game-changing experience
- 🌟 Addicting gameplay
- 💯 Peak gaming
- 💎 Best game ever
- 🚀 Action-packed storyline

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Greedy monetization
- 🤢 Ugly graphics
- 💔 Too many ads
- 🤖 Reviews are bots
- 🚫 Not the original game

**Reported bugs**

- Pay to play offline
- Game may be a virus

**Requested features**

- Bring back screaming and wiggling
- Clarify why the steak shuts his eyes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scratch Me! free?

Scratch Me! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Smash the Steak free?

Smash the Steak is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Scratch Me! or Smash the Steak?

Smash the Steak is rated higher. Scratch Me! averages 2.5 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Smash the Steak averages 4.4 from 297 ratings.

### Do Scratch Me! or Smash the Steak have ads?

Smash the Steak shows ads; Scratch Me! does not.

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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.*