Comparison

Scarecrow Tactics vs Tic Tac Scratch

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

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About

Scarecrow Tactics

Engage in a strategic card game where deception is key. Use scarecrow cards to mislead opponents about your soldier count and win region battles. Collect unique scarecrows and mercenaries to enhance your gameplay in this psychological warfare experience.

Highlights
  • Deceptive scarecrow card abilities
  • Strategic soldier placement
  • Region battle mechanics
  • Collectable scarecrows and mercenaries
  • Psychological warfare gameplay
Features
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Game Introduction: "Scarecrow Tactics" is a strategy card game where players use scarecrow cards to deceive each other about the number of their soldiers. With unique yet simple rules, strategic scarecrows, and quirky, hideous mercenaries, players must survive a dreadful battle where losing means being devoured by water deers! Game Features: This game targets players who enjoy mental battles that require a mix of luck and intense psychological warfare, this game challenges you to strategically place your soldier cards to win region battles while using scarecrow cards to deceive your opponents about your soldier numbers and gain additional points. Each scarecrow card has a different ability, and as you play, you can collect a variety of scarecrows and mercenaries, adding to the fun. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Tic Tac Scratch

This game reimagines the classic Tic Tac Toe with a "scratch to reveal" mechanic that eliminates stalemates. It offers quick, exciting rounds perfect for families and friends, with options for series play, local multiplayer, and AI challenges.

Highlights
  • Scratch to reveal mechanic
  • Eliminates stalemates
  • Series play modes
  • Local 1v1 multiplayer
  • Play against CPU
  • Quick rounds
Features
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No more stalemates. No more boring draws. Just pure Tic Tac Toe excitement! Tired of every Tic Tac Toe game ending in a predictable tie? Tic Tac Scratch reinvents the classic game you know and love with a high-stakes, mystery twist that ensures every round is a battle to the finish. By hiding the board behind "scratchable" tiles, we’ve removed the "perfect strategy" that leads to endless stalemates. Now, every move is a thrill, every reveal is a surprise, and every win feels earned. Why You’ll Love Tic Tac Scratch: Goodbye, Stalemates: Our unique "Scratch to Reveal" mechanic breaks the classic logic loops, making every game unpredictable and fun. Perfect for Kids & Families: Simple enough for toddlers to pick up, but exciting enough for adults to play over and over. Raise the Stakes: Use our built-in "Punishment List" to play for real-world prizes—who’s paying for dinner or doing the dishes tonight? Quick & Snappy: Designed for life on the go. Play a full series in under a minute! 100% Free: No paywalls, just play. Features: Series Mode: Play a Best of 3, 5, or 11 to determine the true champion. Local 1v1: Perfect for pass-and-play during car rides, at restaurants, or on the couch. vs. CPU: Sharpen your skills against our AI when you’re flying solo. Neon Aesthetic: A vibrant, modern look that feels right at home on your iPhone. Download Tic Tac Scratch today and finally settle the score!

Screenshots

Scarecrow Tactics4 screens
Tic Tac Scratch4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tic Tac Scratch at 5.0 against Scarecrow Tactics's 3.8. Tic Tac Scratch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (100% vs 70%). Scarecrow Tactics's advantage is ratings volume (35 vs 3) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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. Scarecrow Tactics sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Tic Tac Scratch asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tic Tac Scratch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scarecrow Tactics has 35 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Scarecrow Tactics's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tic Tac Scratch's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Scarecrow Tactics versus Tic Tac Scratch: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScarecrow TacticsTic Tac Scratch
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (35 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews69.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size324 MB27 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHYUNJOONG KIMryan Thompson

Customer experience

Scarecrow Tactics

All ratings34 ratings
Positive67.6%
Neutral8.8%
Negative23.5%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive69.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative24.8%

Tic Tac Scratch

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Scarecrow Tactics

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Login issues (infinite loop, unable to sign in, especially with Apple/Google)
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Connection errors and disconnections
  • Game not loading or stuck on loading screen
  • In-game purchases not reflecting
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  • Card animations not loading
  • Score calculation errors
  • Matchmaking issues (AI opponents, long waits)
  • Game gets stuck after returning from a match
  • Friend battle requests not working
  • Specific card/mercenary bugs (e.g., '야바위꾼' mercenary)
  • Server issues
  • Language button not working
  • AI is slow

Requested features

9 requests
  • Add more campaign chapters
  • Increase player base/improve matchmaking
  • Add more content (cards, modes)
  • Improve tutorial/rule explanations
  • Add Russian language support
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  • Add Vietnamese language support
  • Add 2v2 mode
  • Add friend battles
  • More ways to earn in-game currency

Tic Tac Scratch

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Scarecrow Tactics

Subscriptions4
  • More XP!$0.997 Days
  • A box of carrots$1.991 Month
  • Even more XP!$2.991 Month
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  • Two boxes of carrots!$4.992 Months
One-time6
  • Carrot soup$0.99
  • Lani Gho's Offer!$0.99
  • Special Offer!$2.99
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  • Carrot sandwich$4.99
  • Carrot beer$9.99
  • Carrot chicken$24.99
None

Tic Tac Scratch

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scarecrow Tactics free?
Scarecrow Tactics is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tic Tac Scratch free?
Tic Tac Scratch is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Scarecrow Tactics or Tic Tac Scratch?
Tic Tac Scratch is rated higher. Scarecrow Tactics averages 3.8 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Tic Tac Scratch averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Scarecrow Tactics or Tic Tac Scratch have ads?
Neither Scarecrow Tactics nor Tic Tac Scratch shows ads.

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