Comparison

Scribble Surfer Classic vs Pixel Gun Tycoon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Scribble surfing gameplay
  • Obstacle avoidance
  • Coin collection for upgrades
  • 21 new trophies
  • 6 new leaderboards
  • Quality of life improvements
Features
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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!

About

Pixel Gun Tycoon

Build a vast gun empire in this idle tycoon game where your weapons generate automatic income. Upgrade your arsenal and unlock new skins to maximize your earnings, even when you're offline. It's perfect for those who enjoy incremental progression and empire-building simulations.

Highlights
  • Automatic income generation
  • Offline earnings
  • Gun upgrades
  • Unlockable skins
  • Expand gun collection
Features
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Turn a single pistol into a growing gun empire. Shoot safes, earn in-game cash, and unlock upgrades in Pixel Gun Tycoon, a pixel-art idle game. Your weapons fire automatically. You decide what to upgrade, when to unlock the next gun, and which skin to equip. UPGRADE AND EARN MORE • Income: Earn more cash with each hit. • Fire Rate: Shoot more often. • Bullet Speed: Hit the safes faster. • Spend your earnings on the next improvement and watch your income grow. UNLOCK NEW GUNS • Start with a Pistol, then unlock the Assault Rifle and Machine Gun. Get all three firing and build up your earnings. COLLECT RARE SKINS • Equip an Epic, Rare, or Legendary skin to give your weapon a new look and boost its income. EARN WHILE YOU'RE AWAY • Come back to collect offline earnings and put them toward your next upgrade. Make progress in a quick break or stay a little longer to reach your next unlock. Build your gun empire, one upgrade at a time.

Screenshots

Scribble Surfer Classic4 screens
Pixel Gun Tycoon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scribble Surfer Classic at none against Pixel Gun Tycoon's 3. Scribble Surfer Classic also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 3 weeks) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pixel Gun Tycoon sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Scribble Surfer Classic asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scribble Surfer Classic holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribble Surfer Classic ships an update daily, Pixel Gun Tycoon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scribble Surfer Classic versus Pixel Gun Tycoon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribble Surfer ClassicPixel Gun Tycoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB189 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperEzcha LLCNAVY OYUN VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK SANAYI TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Scribble Surfer Classic

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Pixel Gun Tycoon

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Scribble Surfer Classic

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Pixel Gun Tycoon

One-time3
  • Starter Cash$1.99
  • Ad-Free Pack$2.99
  • Income Boost$3.99

Questions

Is Scribble Surfer Classic free?
Scribble Surfer Classic is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Gun Tycoon free?
Pixel Gun Tycoon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scribble Surfer Classic or Pixel Gun Tycoon?
Scribble Surfer Classic is rated higher. Scribble Surfer Classic averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Pixel Gun Tycoon averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do Scribble Surfer Classic or Pixel Gun Tycoon have ads?
Both Scribble Surfer Classic and Pixel Gun Tycoon show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scribble Surfer Classic or Pixel Gun Tycoon?
Scribble Surfer Classic ships an update daily, and Pixel Gun Tycoon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Scribble Surfer Classic was updated on November 4, 2026 and Pixel Gun Tycoon on October 30, 2026.

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