Comparison

Scavenged vs Pump Wars

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

Head to head
About

Scavenged

Explore NYC neighborhoods with engaging scavenger hunts designed for families. Printables make it easy for kids to participate while adults enjoy a fun outdoor activity. Offers affordable entertainment without the need for tickets or expensive purchases.

Highlights
  • Neighborhood-specific games
  • Printable PDFs for kids
  • Outdoor family activity
  • Affordable fun
  • Explore NYC history & character
Features
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Kids love scavenger hunts. Parents crave an excuse to get outside, stay sane... and remember why we love New York. NEIGHBORHOOD SPECIFIC Each neighborhood has a game-board with the area's character, history & dogs in mind. PRINTABLE FOR KIDS Simple mobile app for grown-ups. Printable PDFs for kiddos to fold & carry. GOOD CHEAP FUN No tickets or long lines. No expensive gift shop on the way out. ----- Currently offering scavenges in: West Village, Upper West Side, Brooklyn Bridge Park and Times Square. Expected duration: Dependent on everyone's age, a scavenge can fill two to three hours. Questions or ideas: hello@scavenged.nyc

About

Pump Wars

Features
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Simulate the rise of your Army Watch your armies expand and clash Read AI-powered logs as your token rules its domain Immerse yourself in the game's unique visual style

Screenshots

Scavenged4 screens
Pump Wars4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Pump Wars at none against Scavenged's shown. Pump Wars also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Scavenged's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 4 days). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scavenged ships an update daily, Pump Wars every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Scavenged versus Pump Wars: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScavengedPump Wars
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB267 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperSmall Little Things LLCArtem Shangurov

In-app purchases

None

Scavenged

No in-app purchases

None

Pump Wars

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scavenged free?
Scavenged is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pump Wars free?
Pump Wars is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scavenged or Pump Wars have ads?
Scavenged shows ads; Pump Wars does not.
Which is updated more often, Scavenged or Pump Wars?
Scavenged ships an update daily, and Pump Wars every 4 days. Most recently, Scavenged was updated on October 30, 2026 and Pump Wars on October 25, 2026.

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