# Host Royale vs Scritchy Scratchy

The clearest difference is price: Host Royale at Free against Scritchy Scratchy's $6.99. Host Royale also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 days) and review sentiment (100% vs 74%). Scritchy Scratchy's advantage is ratings volume (2.7K vs 4) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Host Royale is free to download; Scritchy Scratchy costs $6.99 up front. Host Royale sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month and Scritchy Scratchy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Host Royale against 4.9 for Scritchy Scratchy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scritchy Scratchy has 2.7K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Host Royale's written reviews are positive against 74% of Scritchy Scratchy's.

Host Royale ships an update daily, Scritchy Scratchy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Host Royale | Scritchy Scratchy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/host-royale/id6569216702/reviews)** | [4.9 (2.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scritchy-scratchy/id6758328352/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **2.7K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 7 MB | 443 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Honey Roasted Games, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1758801685) | [Funday Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/455929771) |

## What reviewers say

### Host Royale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/host-royale/id6569216702)

Connect up to 12 players on their own devices to enjoy a wide variety of party games, including trivia, dares, and voting. This app provides a platform for friends to join and play together seamlessly, offering a fresh experience with weekly content updates.

**Highlights:** Connect up to 12 players, Over 100 minigames, Trivia and dares, Weekly content updates, Easy to join via web, Digital-exclusive games

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access | $4.99 | per month |


### Scritchy Scratchy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scritchy-scratchy/id6758328352)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Casual, #12 Top Paid · Simulation, #32 Top Paid · Games, #43 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of scratching cards in this incremental game where luck and strategy lead to glittering riches. Uncover rare symbols, boost your odds, and unlock a helpful bot to automate scratching.  Choose your path to victory, from steady gains to explosive jackpots, or reset your progress for permanent advantages.

**Highlights:** Variety of scratch cards, Unlockable Scratch Bot, Luck-boosting upgrades, Permanent Prestige upgrades, Risk vs. reward mechanics, Incremental gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Edition: Golden Gear | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Host Royale free?

Host Royale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scritchy Scratchy free?

Scritchy Scratchy costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Host Royale or Scritchy Scratchy?

Host Royale is rated higher. Host Royale averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Scritchy Scratchy averages 4.9 from 2.7K ratings.

### Do Host Royale or Scritchy Scratchy have ads?

Neither Host Royale nor Scritchy Scratchy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Host Royale or Scritchy Scratchy?

Host Royale ships an update daily, and Scritchy Scratchy every 3 days. Most recently, Host Royale was updated on October 10, 2026 and Scritchy Scratchy on October 16, 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.*