# Pixel Civilization vs Scratch Inc.

The clearest difference is ads: Scratch Inc. at none against Pixel Civilization's shown. Scratch Inc. also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 59%) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 273). Pixel Civilization's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pixel Civilization sells 14 one-off in-app purchases and Scratch Inc. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Pixel Civilization against 4.7 for Scratch Inc.. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Inc. has 1.9K ratings behind it against 273, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Pixel Civilization's written reviews are positive against 93% of Scratch Inc.'s.

Pixel Civilization ships an update every 11 days, Scratch Inc. every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pixel Civilization | Scratch Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (273 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-civilization-idle-game/id6470447623/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-inc/id6745529538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 273 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 192 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Shikudo](https://appshunter.io/developer/1089497060) | [Makopaz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479952757) |

## What reviewers say

### Pixel Civilization

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixel-civilization-idle-game/id6470447623)

Build and evolve a civilization from the Stone Age to the Space Age in this casual idle game. Construct buildings using Gacha-style cards, manage resources, and level up your society. Team up with others in multiplayer to achieve common goals.

**Highlights:** Civilization evolution, Idle gameplay, Gacha-style building cards, Resource management, Multiplayer cooperation, City construction

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Level Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Voucher Pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Level Pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Resource Building Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Wonder Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Battle Pass 1 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Voucher Pack 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 3 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 4 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 5 | $49.99 | one-time |
| Diamond 6 | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting idler game
- 👍 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Gradual progression and building upgrades

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game-breaking bug where buildings disappear
- 🐛 Inability to listen to music/podcast while playing

**Reported bugs**

- Game-breaking bug where buildings disappear
- Inability to listen to music/podcast while playing

**Requested features**

- Allow purchasing of important cards
- More customization options for buildings and levels
- More content and features to prevent repetitiveness


### Scratch Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-inc/id6745529538)

An idle incremental game where you build an empire by scratching cards and earning points. Upgrade your cards, unlock automation, and prestige to progress faster. Enjoy endless upgrades, achievements, and global leaderboards with no ads or wait timers.

**Highlights:** Endless Upgrades, Prestige for Progress, Achievements with Rewards, Global Leaderboards, Playable Offline, No Ads

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 260 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
- 🚀 Satisfying idle mechanics
- 💡 Active developer listening to feedback
- 👍 Optional in-app purchases
- 👍 Polished interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 In-app purchases feel expensive
- 🔧 Needs more balance and content
- 🐛 Offline rewards not working consistently

**Reported bugs**

- Offline rewards rarely triggering
- Lacking sound effects

**Requested features**

- More skin tone options for avatar
- Better variety and more offline rewards


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pixel Civilization free?

Pixel Civilization is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scratch Inc. free?

Scratch Inc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pixel Civilization or Scratch Inc.?

Scratch Inc. is rated higher. Pixel Civilization averages 4.7 out of 5 from 273 ratings, while Scratch Inc. averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Pixel Civilization or Scratch Inc. have ads?

Pixel Civilization shows ads; Scratch Inc. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Pixel Civilization or Scratch Inc.?

Pixel Civilization ships an update every 11 days, and Scratch Inc. every 6 days. Most recently, Pixel Civilization was updated on October 27, 2026 and Scratch Inc. on October 28, 2026.

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