# Unnamed Space Idle vs Scratch Inc.

Unnamed Space Idle and Scratch Inc. both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Scratch Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 77% of Unnamed Space Idle's. Scratch Inc. also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 242). Unnamed Space Idle's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Unnamed Space Idle sells 15 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.

Scratch Inc. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Inc. has 1.9K ratings behind it against 242, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Unnamed Space Idle's written reviews are positive against 93% of Scratch Inc.'s.

Unnamed Space Idle ships an update every 2 days, Scratch Inc. every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Unnamed Space Idle | Scratch Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unnamed-space-idle/id6483933995/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-inc/id6745529538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 242 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 77.2% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 126 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [JDOG CORP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740379476) | [Makopaz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479952757) |

## What reviewers say

### Unnamed Space Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unnamed-space-idle/id6483933995)

Engage in an endless sci-fi idle game battling alien waves. Customize your ship with unlockable weapons and defenses, and strategically upgrade various systems to increase your power. Make impactful decisions to counter enemy types and progress through a well-paced unfolding experience.

**Highlights:** Destroy alien waves, Customize ship with weapons/defenses, Unlockable systems and upgrades, Strategic decision-making, Progression and prestige systems, Craft and improve modules

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

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Spacezard 400 AIPoints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spaceversary 400 AI Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spacemas 400 AI Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 200 AI Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| QOL Bundle | $2.49 | one-time |
| Spacezard Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| Spacemas Bundle | $2.99 | one-time |
| RetroFuture Cosmetic | $3.99 | one-time |
| Spaceversary Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Steampunk Cosmetic | $3.99 | one-time |
| 550 AI Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| Essentials Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1200 AI Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| 2600 AI Points | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Deep and complex mechanics
- 👍 Constantly evolving game
- 👍 Frequent updates
- 👍 Free-to-play friendly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📱 Tiny UI elements
- 📱 Small font size
- 📱 Unreadable text on mobile
- 📱 UI not optimized for mobile
- 📱 Difficult to interact with buttons

**Reported bugs**

- UI is too small on mobile devices
- Font size is too small, making text unreadable
- Game crashes during fleet auto battles
- Cannot open on iPadOS 14.8.1
- Game freezes when playing on mobile network

**Requested features**

- UI rework for mobile
- Improve UI readability
- Optimize UI for smaller screens
- Add French translation
- Add Turkish language support


### 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 Unnamed Space Idle free?

Unnamed Space Idle 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, Unnamed Space Idle or Scratch Inc.?

Scratch Inc. is rated higher. Unnamed Space Idle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while Scratch Inc. averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Unnamed Space Idle or Scratch Inc. have ads?

Neither Unnamed Space Idle nor Scratch Inc. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Unnamed Space Idle or Scratch Inc.?

Unnamed Space Idle ships an update every 2 days, and Scratch Inc. every 6 days. Most recently, Unnamed Space Idle was updated on October 30, 2026 and Scratch Inc. on October 30, 2026.

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