Scribble Surfer Classic vs Squid Tap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Scribble Surfer Classic
Guide a stick figure as they scribble surf, dodging obstacles and collecting coins for upgrades. This classic game features new trophies, leaderboards, and quality of life improvements.
- Scribble surfing gameplay
- Obstacle avoidance
- Coin collection for upgrades
- 21 new trophies
- 6 new leaderboards
- Quality of life improvements
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Who will become the ultimate scribble surfer? For the first time ever Scribble Surfer Classic is available on the App Store! Guide the stick figure as he scribble surfs, avoiding obstacles and collecting coins that can be used for upgrades. This version has been upgraded from the 2015 original with several quality of life improvements and Ezcha Network integration. Not only are there 21 new trophies to collect, but also 6 new leaderboards to compete on! Whether you're a returning player or a new one, now is the best time to give this classic a try!
Squid Tap
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Dive into the deep with Squid Tap, the ultimate underwater casual game! In this easy-to-play, addictive adventure, you control a cute squid by tapping the screen to keep it from sinking. Each tap makes your squid stay afloat, and the longer you keep tapping, the higher your score. It's simple yet satisfying—perfect for quick, fun gaming sessions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Scribble Surfer Classic at daily against Squid Tap's every 3 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Scribble Surfer Classic ships an update daily, Squid Tap every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Scribble Surfer Classic | Squid Tap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 3 days |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 65 MB | 48 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ezcha LLC | Xeertz |
In-app purchases
Scribble Surfer Classic
No in-app purchases
Squid Tap
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Scribble Surfer Classic free?
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Do Scribble Surfer Classic or Squid Tap have ads?
Which is updated more often, Scribble Surfer Classic or Squid Tap?
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