Comparison

Scat Tools vs Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles

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

Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles

Engage your mind with challenging logic puzzles designed for enthusiasts. Enjoy classic magazine-style problems with intuitive controls, undo options, and hints. Explore a free trial and unlock hundreds more puzzles for extended mental stimulation.

Highlights
  • Classic logic grid puzzles
  • Challenging difficulty levels
  • Intuitive user interface
  • Multi-level undo and Auto-X
  • Error erasing and hints
  • Zoomable grid for all screen sizes
  • iOS accessibility support
Features
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Penny Dell Logic Puzzles to keep your brain active. These classic magazine puzzles are for the true logic problem fanatic and tend to be harder than others. Try the first ten puzzles for free with no ads, no nags and full functionality. 720 more puzzles are available for purchase in groups of thirty, for hours of puzzling fun! "Easy to use. I enjoy these more than the books." "I've always loved Dell's logic problems and this app is just like the classics." "I found it to be incredibly intuitive and user friendly. Def worth 5 stars!!!" "Always enjoyed the puzzle books before...But this app is great...Very challenging and fun to solve." Keep your mind sharp with these stimulating logic problems that will exercise your brain muscles — a great introduction to deductive reasoning! Enjoy a range of problems at multiple difficulty levels. No more erasing. Multi-level undo and Auto-X let you focus on the logic. If you get stuck, you can choose to erase errors or get a hint. Zoom the grid to fit your screen - from phone size to the largest tablet. The app supports iOS accessibility features, including VoiceOver, Larger Text and Dark Mode. Quality software by Egghead Games. Contact us with questions at support@eggheadgames.com. All puzzles Copyright © 2018-2026 PennyDellPuzzles.com

Screenshots

Scat Tools4 screens
Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles at 4.6 against Scat Tools's 3.1. Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles also leads on ratings volume (3K vs 7) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). Scat Tools's advantage is review sentiment (68% vs 55%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Scat Tools sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles 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

Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles has 3K 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 55% of Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles'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, Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scat Tools versus Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScat ToolsHard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (7 ratings)4.6 (3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.2% of reviews — better54.5% of reviews
Number of ratings73K — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTyler HugenbergEgghead Games LLC

Customer experience

Scat Tools

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

Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles

All ratings2,961 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral4.6%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews154 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral15.6%
Negative29.9%

Bugs and requests

Scat Tools

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Puzzles with incorrect or missing information
  • Hints that don't match the puzzle logic
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add note-taking functionality
  • Provide more explanations with hints
  • Implement a difficulty rating system
  • Offer more puzzle variety and packs
  • Bring back previous app version

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scat Tools

One-time1
  • Scat Tools Premium$2.99
10 purchases

Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles

One-time10
  • Vol 1, Penny Dell$3.99
  • Vol 2, Penny Dell$3.99
  • Vol 3, Penny Dell$3.99
Show 7 more
  • Vol 4, Penny Dell$3.99
  • Vol 5, Penny Dell$3.99
  • Vol 6, Penny Dell$3.99
  • Vol 7, Penny Dell$3.99
  • Vol 8, Penny Dell$3.99
  • Vol 9, Penny Dell$3.99
  • Vol 10, Penny Dell$3.99

Questions

Is Scat Tools free?
Scat Tools is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles free?
Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scat Tools or Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles?
Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles is rated higher. Scat Tools averages 3.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles averages 4.6 from 3K ratings.
Do Scat Tools or Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles have ads?
Neither Scat Tools nor Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Scat Tools or Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles?
Scat Tools ships an update every 8 months, and Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles every 2 months. Most recently, Scat Tools was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hard Penny Dell Logic Puzzles on November 11, 2026.

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