Comparison

Scarecase vs Prospector Run

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

Head to head
About

Scarecase

Features
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A race against time, through a crumbling world, pursued by mysterious forcesโ€ฆ In this old-school infinite-runner, you just need to keep going. Run through gloomy crypts and over treacherous precipices. Use a single finger tap to jump, climb, and repel the forces of evil. And donโ€™t miss your footing, because itโ€™s a long way downโ€ฆ Instructions * Tap the screen to jump, (and to ascend stairs) * Avoid the holes in the floor, and the scary, grabbing hands * If you do get caught, tap to escape * Just keep going! In-app purchases * The first two levels are free to play * A single in-app purchase unlocks the whole game permanently: levels 3 to infinity

About

Prospector Run

Embark on an adventure as a prospector, gathering valuable treasures and expanding your collection. Discover new environments, find all the hidden gems for special rewards, and compete for the top spot on global leaderboards.

Highlights
  • Collect treasures
  • Expand item collection
  • Unlock new biomes
  • Find hidden treasures
  • Climb online leaderboards
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Play as a Prospector collecting treasures and expanding your collection of items. Unlock new biomes and collect all the hidden treasures for unique rewards while climbing to the top of the online leaderboards!

Screenshots

Scarecase3 screens
Prospector Run4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Prospector Run at Free against Scarecase's $1.99. Prospector Run also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). Scarecase's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Prospector Run is free to download; Scarecase costs $1.99 up front. Scarecase sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Prospector Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scarecase ships an update every 10 months, Prospector Run every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 4 level
Scarecase versus Prospector Run: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScarecaseProspector Run
Price$1.99Free โ€” better
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months โ€” better
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Monetizationโ€”Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 โ€” better12.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size153 MB1.3 GB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperDramatic Software Co LtdLUKE GITTINS

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Scarecase

One-time1
  • Unlock all levels (NOW UNNECESSARY)$0.99
None

Prospector Run

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scarecase free?
Scarecase costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Prospector Run free?
Prospector Run is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scarecase or Prospector Run have ads?
Prospector Run shows ads; Scarecase does not.
Which is updated more often, Scarecase or Prospector Run?
Scarecase ships an update every 10 months, and Prospector Run every 3 months. Most recently, Scarecase was updated on September 28, 2026 and Prospector Run on June 4, 2026.

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