Scat Tools vs TMHelper
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scat Tools
This app provides a digital die and timer to facilitate playing Scattergories. It offers three timer settings and is designed to be a simple, free tool for game nights. The app encourages users to review it if they find it helpful.
- Scattergories die
- Timer with three settings
- Free to use
- Ad-supported version
- Premium version available
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Scat Tools – The Ultimate Categories Trivia Game Toolkit Everything you need to play category games, right in your pocket. No more full lists, broken timers, or hunting for a die. Features: • Configurable letter die – customize which letters are in play • Adjustable timer – set the pace that works for your group • Randomizable category lists – fresh lists every game, never the same round twice • Shareable lists – send your category list to friends so everyone's playing fair • One simple in-app purchase unlocks every category, forever. No subscriptions, no surprise charges. Whether it's game night, a family gathering, or a long car ride, Scat Tools gives you a fast, clutter-free way to set up and play. Just open the app, hit the die, start the timer, and go. A note from the developer: Scat Tools is built and maintained by a solo developer who loves this game and wanted a better way to play it. If you enjoy the app, a review or a bit of feedback means the world — it helps a small app find its way to more game nights. Thanks for playing!
TMHelper
A companion app for Terraforming Mars and its Ares Expedition expansion. It allows players to easily track global parameters, manage player boards, and keep score for up to five players. Designed for quick, touch-friendly adjustments.
- Track global parameters (oxygen, temperature, oceans)
- Manage player boards with production/resource controls
- Keep Terraforming Rating and player scores
- Dedicated Ares Expedition mode
- Smart, touch-first controls
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TMHelper is a fast, table‑friendly companion for Terraforming Mars and Terraforming Mars: Ares Expedition. Features: - Track global parameters (oxygen, temperature, oceans) at a glance - Manage player boards with quick production + resource controls - Keep Terraforming Rating and player scores for up to 5 players, color‑coded - Switch between Terraforming Mars and Ares Expedition with a dedicated Ares mode - Use smart, touch‑first controls designed for fast, mistake‑free adjustments
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TMHelper at 4.5 against Scat Tools's 3.1. Scat Tools's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). 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
Both are free to download. TMHelper sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Scat Tools asks for nothing beyond the download.
TMHelper holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Scat Tools's written reviews are positive against 67% of TMHelper's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Scat Tools ships an update every 8 months, TMHelper every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and August 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scat Tools | TMHelper |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (7 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 68.2% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months — better | Every 10 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tyler Hugenberg | Mike Mailyan |
Customer experience
Scat Tools
TMHelper
In-app purchases
Scat Tools
No in-app purchases
TMHelper
- TMHelper 7-day Free TrialFree
- Mars$0.99
- Earth$1.99
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- Saturn$2.99
- Jupiter$3.99
- TMHelper Lifetime$9.99









