# Idle Chest vs Scritchy Scratchy

The clearest difference is price: Idle Chest at Free against Scritchy Scratchy's $6.99. Scritchy Scratchy's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.9 vs 4.5). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Idle Chest is free to download; Scritchy Scratchy costs $6.99 up front. Idle Chest sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Scritchy Scratchy sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scritchy Scratchy holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scritchy Scratchy has 2.8K ratings behind it against 109, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 81% of Idle Chest's written reviews are positive against 74% of Scritchy Scratchy's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Idle Chest ships an update every 10 days, Scritchy Scratchy every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idle Chest | Scritchy Scratchy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $6.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (109 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975/reviews) | **[4.9 (2.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scritchy-scratchy/id6758328352/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 109 | **2.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **80.7% of reviews** | 73.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 192 MB | 443 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Thomas Gunzburger](https://appshunter.io/developer/1807389356) | [Funday Games ApS](https://appshunter.io/developer/455929771) |

## What reviewers say

### Idle Chest

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-chest/id6744372975)

Embark on a treasure-hunting adventure where every click earns rewards. Upgrade your skills, collect and enhance equipment, and unlock unique abilities. Discover the secrets of this world through engaging gameplay and an addictive incremental experience.

**Highlights:** Open various chests, Loot and upgrade equipment, Buy skill upgrades, Unlock unique skills, Discover game story

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Underwater Background Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Chests Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Acolytes Skin | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Underwater Complete Skins Pack | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun short idle clicker
- 👍 Consistent theme
- 👍 Enjoyable experience
- 👍 Minimalistic but rewarding grind
- 💰 Non-intrusive ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game breaking bug with 'Chosen One' minion
- 🔍 Difficult to compare tap damage to acolyte damage
- 🔍 Some explanations could be improved
- 🔍 Slightly linear progression

**Reported bugs**

- Progress resets or reverts
- Minions not working after equipping 'Chosen One'

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Better UI for comparing damage sources


### Scritchy Scratchy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scritchy-scratchy/id6758328352)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Casual, #19 Top Paid · Simulation, #40 Top Paid · Games, #68 Top Paid (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of scratching cards in this incremental game where luck and strategy lead to glittering riches. Uncover rare symbols, boost your odds, and unlock a helpful bot to automate scratching.  Choose your path to victory, from steady gains to explosive jackpots, or reset your progress for permanent advantages.

**Highlights:** Variety of scratch cards, Unlockable Scratch Bot, Luck-boosting upgrades, Permanent Prestige upgrades, Risk vs. reward mechanics, Incremental gameplay

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter Edition: Golden Gear | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idle Chest free?

Idle Chest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Scritchy Scratchy free?

Scritchy Scratchy costs $6.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Idle Chest or Scritchy Scratchy?

Scritchy Scratchy is rated higher. Idle Chest averages 4.5 out of 5 from 109 ratings, while Scritchy Scratchy averages 4.9 from 2.8K ratings.

### Do Idle Chest or Scritchy Scratchy have ads?

Idle Chest shows ads; Scritchy Scratchy does not.

### Which is updated more often, Idle Chest or Scritchy Scratchy?

Idle Chest ships an update every 10 days, and Scritchy Scratchy every 3 days. Most recently, Idle Chest was updated on October 24, 2026 and Scritchy Scratchy on October 25, 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.*