# The Scruffs vs My Magic Castle

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Scruffs at 76% against My Magic Castle's 33%. The Scruffs also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. The Scruffs sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and My Magic Castle sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

The Scruffs holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 76% of The Scruffs's written reviews are positive against 33% of My Magic Castle's.

The Scruffs ships an update every 2 months, My Magic Castle every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | The Scruffs | My Magic Castle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scruffs/id643525280/reviews)** | [3.5 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-magic-castle/id992522581/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 106 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | **76.3% of reviews** | 32.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 263 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Bigwig Media](https://appshunter.io/developer/524288857) | [TPG TECNOLOGIA DA INFORMACAO LTDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/444343830) |

## What reviewers say

### The Scruffs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-scruffs/id643525280)

Embark on a family-friendly seek-and-find adventure to save a home from being sold. Explore beautiful locations, discover hidden artifacts, and uncover a shocking family secret through witty banter and animated characters.

**Highlights:** Seek-and-find gameplay, Humorous banter, Animated characters, Scavenger hunt for artifacts, Uncover family secrets, 20 beautiful locations, Hundreds of items to find

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Beloved classic game
- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 🖼️ Beautiful graphics
- 📖 Good story
- 🧠 Improves English vocabulary

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ Not compatible with newer iOS
- 💸 Requires payment for full version
- ⏳ Too short, not enough levels
- 🐛 Broken puzzles
- 👎 Poor version of web game

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot download on new devices
- App not compatible with current iOS
- Upgrade is terrible, requires re-unlocking
- Aztec jigsaw puzzle piece won't fit

**Requested features**

- Update the app for newer iOS versions
- Make the game available for download again
- Add more levels
- Translate the game to Portuguese
- Translate the game to German


### My Magic Castle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-magic-castle/id992522581)

Design and decorate your dream dollhouse with magical ponies and adorable pets. Customize characters, create stories, and share your creations. A fantasy adventure for all ages.

**Highlights:** Pony and doll customization, Dollhouse design and decoration, Story creation and play, Save and share house designs, Fantasy and magic theme

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ads removal | $0.99 | one-time |
| very cute cat | $0.99 | one-time |
| cute labrador | $0.99 | one-time |
| cute poodle | $0.99 | one-time |
| enchanted forest bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| cotton candy mountains bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| rainbow castle bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| happiness bay beach bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| butterfly hills bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| apple ranch bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| bundle with all pets | $4.99 | one-time |
| bundle with all content and remove ads | $16.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and exciting gameplay
- 💖 Nostalgic and beloved game
- 🎨 Creative and imaginative
- 🌟 Good for younger children
- 📱 Works well on Fire tablets

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Frequent crashing/closing
- 🚫 App won't open
- 💸 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Excessive ads
- ⚠️ Glitchy and unplayable

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch
- App closes immediately after loading
- Black screen on launch
- Game shuts down unexpectedly
- Game kicks user out

**Requested features**

- Fix crashing and closing issues
- Allow video recording
- Add more ponies and content
- Remove or reduce ads
- Make in-app purchases free


## Frequently asked questions

### Is The Scruffs free?

The Scruffs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Magic Castle free?

My Magic Castle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, The Scruffs or My Magic Castle?

The Scruffs is rated higher. The Scruffs averages 4.3 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while My Magic Castle averages 3.5 from 120 ratings.

### Do The Scruffs or My Magic Castle have ads?

My Magic Castle shows ads; The Scruffs does not.

### Which is updated more often, The Scruffs or My Magic Castle?

The Scruffs ships an update every 2 months, and My Magic Castle every 3 months. Most recently, The Scruffs was updated on October 26, 2026 and My Magic Castle on October 21, 2026.

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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.*