# Nexus Station vs Scratch Inc.

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scratch Inc. at 93% against Nexus Station's 26%. Scratch Inc. also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 75). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Nexus Station sells 24 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Inc. has 1.9K ratings behind it against 75, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Nexus Station's written reviews are positive against 93% of Scratch Inc.'s.

Nexus Station ships an update every 2 weeks, Scratch Inc. every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nexus Station | Scratch Inc. |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (75 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-station/id6670788558/reviews) | **[4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-inc/id6745529538/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 75 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 26.4% of reviews | **93.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 207 MB | 40 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Social First](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608179263) | [Makopaz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479952757) |

## What reviewers say

### Nexus Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nexus-station/id6670788558)

Engage in a cross-platform Social Sandbox MMO where you can build custom worlds, trade with friends, and play various game modes. Earn rewards, collect items, and customize your character in this evolving early access experience.

**Highlights:** Cross-platform Social Sandbox MMO, Create and edit custom worlds, Trade items with friends, Play official game modes, Collect limited items and wearables, Customize character

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

**In-app purchases (24)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Decorated Reindeer Antlers | $0.99 | one-time |
| 10.000 Credits | $0.99 | one-time |
| 30.000 Credits | $1.99 | one-time |
| Early Access Offer | $1.99 | one-time |
| 175 Crystals | $2.49 | one-time |
| Frost Fairy Dress | $2.99 | one-time |
| 90.000 Credits | $3.99 | one-time |
| Crystals Daily Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Frosty's Snowmask | $4.99 | one-time |
| 400 Crystals | $4.99 | one-time |
| 300.000 Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| 200.000 Credits | $7.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Frost Antlers | $8.99 | one-time |
| Currency Bundle | $9.99 | one-time |
| Yeti Hands | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Crystals | $9.99 | one-time |
| Frost Fairy Wings | $14.99 | one-time |
| 420.000 Credits | $14.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2250 Crystals | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crimson Claus WIngs | $34.99 | one-time |
| Ice Eagle Wings | $34.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Crystals | $37.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔥 Excellent game
- 👍 Fun and easy controls
- 🎨 Beautiful graphics and art design
- 🤝 Great for reuniting with old friends and making new ones

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent freezing and performance issues
- 💰 Concerns about monetization and pay-to-win elements
- 🤔 Confusing and cluttered UI/menus
- 🔍 Unclear game objectives and direction

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to log out and switch accounts
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Increase reward caps and earn coins/XP more frequently
- Improve performance and optimization
- Streamline UI and make navigation more intuitive
- Provide more engaging and meaningful gameplay


### 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 Nexus Station free?

Nexus Station 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, Nexus Station or Scratch Inc.?

Scratch Inc. is rated higher. Nexus Station averages 3.0 out of 5 from 75 ratings, while Scratch Inc. averages 4.7 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do Nexus Station or Scratch Inc. have ads?

Neither Nexus Station nor Scratch Inc. shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Nexus Station or Scratch Inc.?

Nexus Station ships an update every 2 weeks, and Scratch Inc. every 6 days. Most recently, Nexus Station was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scratch Inc. on October 28, 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.*