Comparison

Scat Tools vs Ticket to Ride®

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scattergories die
  • Timer with three settings
  • Free to use
  • Ad-supported version
  • Premium version available
Features
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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!

About

Ticket to Ride®

Embark on a digital train adventure connecting cities across various countries. Compete with players worldwide, friends, or AI in this classic board game adaptation. Enjoy strategic gameplay with multiple modes, including asynchronous play and local couch co-op.

Highlights
  • Online multiplayer with global matchmaking
  • Asynchronous play for busy schedules
  • Single-player mode against advanced AI
  • Local couch play option
  • Strategic route building and ticket completion
  • Multiple country maps and expansions
Features
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Play the ultimate digital version of the multi-award-winning modern classic board game Ticket to Ride! Journey across various countries, connecting their vibrant cities and exploring their unique gameplay mechanics and bonuses on the way. Ticket to Ride offers a variety of game modes to suit you. Want to get competitive? Head online to challenge other players around the world and climb the leaderboards, or play with friends further afield in a private game. Got a packed schedule? Set up or join an asynchronous game and play across multiple days – we’ll notify you when it is your turn, so you can go at your own pace. Test out new strategies or keep it casual in single-player mode against state-of-the-art AI opponents. You can even make a game night of it with friends and family in couch play! Get to know a cast of unforgettable characters, each bringing their own tales to the table. Add new locomotives and carriages to your fleet with every expansion, and cement your name in railway history on the leaderboard! Become a railway legend in the iconic, fan-favourite modern classic! HOW TO PLAY TICKET TO RIDE®: Players are dealt a number of tickets and must pick a certain number to keep (depending on the map). Players are also dealt four train cards of various colours. This number can also vary depending on the map you’re playing on, but don’t worry – the AI takes care of this! Each turn, players can draw two train cards from the face-up pile, draw two train cards from the face-down pile, draw another ticket to complete, or use their train cards to claim a route! A claimed route is shown by placing train pieces along the route. When a player has three or fewer train pieces left, the last round starts. Whoever has the most points at the end of the game is the winner! FEATURES A TRULY SOCIAL TAKE ON MULTIPLAYER – Play online with friends or enjoy a seamless matchmaking experience when you challenge players from around the world. Alternatively, take on your friend sitting right next to you in couch play – use the free Ticket to Ride Companion App to really boost your couch gaming session! PLAY AROUND YOUR BUSY DAY – Set up a game in async mode and play a game across multiple days. SINGLE-PLAYER MODE DRIVEN BY EXPERT AIs – Powered by an innovative adaptive AI system, single-player mode offers a challenge for new and experienced players alike. AN IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE – Every moment has been brought to life with beautiful graphics that will immerse you in the adventure. STRATEGIC GAMEPLAY – Every game presents fresh challenges, and it’s your mission to work out the most efficient solutions. Collect points by completing tickets, linking destinations and building the longest route. Join the Marmalade Game Studio Discord server to connect with players, organise matches, see the latest news and updates, and take part in events!

Screenshots

Scat Tools4 screens
Ticket to Ride®4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Scat Tools at Free against Ticket to Ride®'s $4.99. Scat Tools also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 30%). Ticket to Ride®'s advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.1) and update cadence (monthly vs every 8 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Scat Tools is free to download; Ticket to Ride® costs $4.99 up front. Scat Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Ticket to Ride® sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Ticket to Ride® holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ticket to Ride® has 12K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of Scat Tools's written reviews are positive against 30% of Ticket to Ride®'s, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scat Tools ships an update every 8 months, Ticket to Ride® monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Scat Tools versus Ticket to Ride®: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScat ToolsTicket to Ride®
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)4.6 (12K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better30.5% of reviews
Number of ratings712K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#2 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB917 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyler HugenbergMarmalade Game Studio Limited

Customer experience

Scat Tools

All ratings7 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive68.2%
Neutral4.5%
Negative27.3%

Ticket to Ride®

All ratings11,759 ratings
Positive90.1%
Neutral3.1%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews794 reviews
Positive30.5%
Neutral14.4%
Negative55.2%

Bugs and requests

Scat Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Ticket to Ride®

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Game freezing and crashing mid-game
  • Incorrect scoring and card distribution
  • Inability to rejoin interrupted games

Requested features

5 requests
  • Offline/local multiplayer mode
  • Ranking/progression system
  • Customizable UI/color options
  • Ability to share purchased expansions
  • In-game chat and notifications

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scat Tools

One-time1
  • Scat Tools Premium$2.99
10 purchases

Ticket to Ride®

One-time10
  • 1910 Ticket Pack$3.99
  • Ticket to Ride ChristmasBundle$9.99
  • San Francisco City Expansion$12.99
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  • Europe Map$12.99
  • Nordic Expansion$12.99
  • Legendary Asia Expansion$12.99
  • Europe Expansion$14.99
  • Welcome Offer$29.99
  • Ticket to Ride Sale Offer$29.99
  • Round the World Ticket$49.99

Questions

Is Scat Tools free?
Scat Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ticket to Ride® free?
Ticket to Ride® costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scat Tools or Ticket to Ride®?
Ticket to Ride® is rated higher. Scat Tools averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Ticket to Ride® averages 4.6 from 12K ratings.
Do Scat Tools or Ticket to Ride® have ads?
Neither Scat Tools nor Ticket to Ride® shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scat Tools or Ticket to Ride®?
Scat Tools ships an update every 8 months, and Ticket to Ride® monthly. Most recently, Scat Tools was updated on November 1, 2026 and Ticket to Ride® on November 12, 2026.

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