# Tri vs Scratch Away!

The clearest difference is rating: Tri at 5.0 against Scratch Away!'s 4.2. Tri also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 91%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.0). Scratch Away!'s advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 47 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Tri costs $0.99 and Scratch Away! $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tri holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Away! has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Tri's written reviews are positive against 91% of Scratch Away!'s.

Tri ships an update every 47 months, Scratch Away! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tri | Scratch Away! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tri-wheel/id477743941/reviews)** | [4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-away/id6738307765/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 90.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 47 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #131 | **#102** |
| Size | 57 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Gaming Studio, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/477743944) | [Human Feet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780111200) |

## What reviewers say

### Tri

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tri-wheel/id477743941)

**Currently charting:** #131 Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of a paddle wheel game with this electronic simulation. Bet on numbers across three independently randomized rings for higher payouts. Enjoy a unique gambling experience with a focus on anticipation and catharsis.

**Highlights:** Electronic paddle wheel simulation, Three independently randomized rings, Higher payouts for multi-ring combinations, Sequential number array for tracking, Virtual chips and lotto slip wagering, Credit banking and setup area

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scratch Away!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-away/id6738307765)

**Currently charting:** #102 Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

Simulate the thrill of lottery scratch tickets without spending real money. Earn in-game currency to unlock a variety of ticket types and enjoy daily rewards. Play seamlessly across multiple devices with Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Lottery scratch ticket simulation, No in-app purchases or microtransactions, Earn in-game currency (hearts) to buy tickets, Daily and weekly in-game presents, Variety of scratch ticket types (bingo, poker, etc.), Unlock tickets through challenges, Cross-device syncing via Game Center

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tri free?

Tri costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scratch Away! free?

Scratch Away! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tri or Scratch Away!?

Tri is rated higher. Tri averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Scratch Away! averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do Tri or Scratch Away! have ads?

Neither Tri nor Scratch Away! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tri or Scratch Away!?

Tri ships an update every 47 months, and Scratch Away! every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tri was updated on October 7, 2026 and Scratch Away! on October 11, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Tri or Scratch Away!?

Tri currently peaks at #131 in the App Store charts, and Scratch Away! at #102. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*