Comparison

Trial by Trivia vs Civics Scribble

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

Head to head
About

Trial by Trivia

Test your knowledge and decision-making skills with an interactive trivia game. Swipe left or right to determine if statements are true or false, unlocking achievements and new topics. Enjoy offline gameplay with over 25 unique subjects.

Highlights
  • True/False statement decisions
  • Unlockable achievements
  • Offline gameplay
  • 25+ unique topics
  • Addictive gameplay flow
Features
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Get ready for an interactive and fun trivia experience like never before! Embark on an engaging intellectual journey with "Trial by Trivia." Test your knowledge and decision-making skills in a captivating environment where every card presents a unique statement. As you progress, the challenge intensifies, keeping you hooked with intriguing facts and compelling questions. Features: 1. Simple Controls. Swipe left or right to decide whether the statement is true or false. 2. Unlock a plethora of achievements as you unlock more topics. 3. Enjoy uninterrupted gameplay anytime, anywhere—no internet connection needed. 4. 25+ Unique Topics to unlock. 5. Stay engaged with a seamless and addictive gameplay flow. Get ready to exercise your brain, make swift decisions, and revel in the satisfaction of mastering an array of trivia. Whether you're a seasoned trivia enthusiast or a casual gamer looking for a mental workout, "Trial by Trivia" is tailor-made for you!

About

Civics Scribble

Embark on a cross-country journey with Mr. Apple, solving line-drawing puzzles and learning U.S. civics. Navigate obstacles using physics-based mechanics and collect stars. Enjoy educational fun playable offline.

Highlights
  • Line drawing puzzles
  • U.S. civics learning
  • Cross-country road trip theme
  • Physics-based obstacles
  • Star collection
  • Offline play
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This isn’t your average line drawing game! Join Mr. Apple on a cross-country road trip to visit national and state parks across the United States, navigate puzzles, collect stars, and learn about U.S. civics. Use your finger or stylus and draw lines for Mr. Apple to roll down and into the correct barrel. But choose your path wisely! Pesky gravity, sharp spikes, goopy honey, and other surprises could send Mr. Apple careening off-road. Harness the power of wind, bouncers, teleporters and more to maneuver past obstacles or soar through the air to victory! Playable with or without an internet connection, Civics Scribble offers free (and ad-free) educational fun for the whole family. Whether you are a civics star or a line-drawing expert, Civics Scribble will challenge you to forge your own path!

Screenshots

Trial by Trivia4 screens
Civics Scribble3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Civics Scribble at 100% against Trial by Trivia's 38%. Civics Scribble also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). Trial by Trivia's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (321 vs 4). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Trial by Trivia sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Civics Scribble asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Civics Scribble holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trial by Trivia has 321 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Trial by Trivia's written reviews are positive against 100% of Civics Scribble's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trial by Trivia ships an update every 5 days, Civics Scribble every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Trial by Trivia versus Civics Scribble: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrial by TriviaCivics Scribble
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (321 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings321 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB224 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperVikas PawarNebraska Public Media Foundation, Inc

Customer experience

Trial by Trivia

All ratings321 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.9%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive38.0%
Neutral18.5%
Negative43.5%

Civics Scribble

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Trial by Trivia

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • App crashes on launch for some users
  • Inconsistent behavior when exiting and re-entering a topic

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add option to control timing of correct answer display
  • Implement progress saving and resume functionality
  • Introduce more language options beyond English
  • Provide a way to report incorrect questions

Civics Scribble

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Trial by Trivia

One-time2
  • Get 2000 coins.$1.99
  • Remove Ads + Events$2.99
None

Civics Scribble

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Trial by Trivia free?
Trial by Trivia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Civics Scribble free?
Civics Scribble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Trial by Trivia or Civics Scribble?
Civics Scribble is rated higher. Trial by Trivia averages 4.4 out of 5 from 321 ratings, while Civics Scribble averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Trial by Trivia or Civics Scribble have ads?
Trial by Trivia shows ads; Civics Scribble does not.
Which is updated more often, Trial by Trivia or Civics Scribble?
Trial by Trivia ships an update every 5 days, and Civics Scribble every 2 months. Most recently, Trial by Trivia was updated on October 10, 2026 and Civics Scribble on September 30, 2026.

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