Comparison

Scratch Inc. vs Upload Labs

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

Head to head
About

Scratch Inc.

An idle incremental game where you build an empire by scratching cards and earning points. Upgrade your cards, unlock automation, and prestige to progress faster. Enjoy endless upgrades, achievements, and global leaderboards with no ads or wait timers.

Highlights
  • Endless Upgrades
  • Prestige for Progress
  • Achievements with Rewards
  • Global Leaderboards
  • Playable Offline
  • No Ads
Features
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Build an Empire, From Scratch Scratch cards, earn points, and grow your empire in this idle/incremental game. Upgrade your cards, unlock automation, prestige across industries, and climb the leaderboards — all with no ads, ever. • Endless Upgrades – Boost your point gain, match multipliers, grid size, and so much more. • Prestige for Progress – Reset to climb faster across deep progression layers. • Achievements with Rewards – Earn Gold and multipliers by completing fun challenges. • Global Leaderboards – Compete with others across the world across a variety of challenges. • Playable Offline – Play anywhere anytime • No Ads. No Wait Timers. Just Progress and Big Numbers. Made by a solo dev. Built to respect your time. (A reimagining of my first game)

About

Upload Labs

Build optimized node-based systems to manage computer components and processes. Research new technologies, hack organizations for intel, and code custom solutions. Develop an AI to boost income and achieve Artificial General Intelligence to save the universe.

Highlights
  • Node-based system building
  • Resource flow and data pipeline control
  • Research tree for new technologies
  • Strategic hacking for intel and resources
  • Custom code optimization and application development
  • AI development and evolution
Features
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Welcome to the Labs! In Upload Labs you are tasked to save the universe from the inevitable heat death. Use your ingenuity and power to build optimized systems using a node-based system. These nodes are window-like interfaces representing components and processes within your computer. You will connect nodes from output to input to control resource flow and data pipelines Research: Scan files to unlock powerful new technologies via the research tree. There you will find game-changing nodes, innovative systems, and scientific milestones, all critical for achieving your ultimate goal. Hack: Strategically engage in breaches of organizations through hacking. This provides access to critical intel, enables the disruption of opposing systems, and secures resources vital for your mission. Code: Get contributors by committing important code, Implement custom solutions for your system by crafting code optimizations, developing custom applications, and programming essential drivers. These tools allow for precise tuning and automation, ensuring optimal performance. AI Development: Cultivate and evolve an Artificial Intelligence by feeding it downloaded files for processing and learning. As the AI progresses, it will generate improved files, greatly boosting your income. Guide its development to ultimately achieve Artificial General Intelligence, a pivotal step in overcoming the universal crisis.

Screenshots

Scratch Inc.4 screens
Upload Labs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Scratch Inc. at none against Upload Labs's shown. Scratch Inc. also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 64%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Scratch Inc. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Upload Labs sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Scratch Inc. holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Inc. has 1.9K ratings behind it against 90, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Scratch Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 64% of Upload Labs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scratch Inc. ships an update every 4 days, Upload Labs weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Scratch Inc. versus Upload Labs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratch Inc.Upload Labs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (1.9K ratings) — better4.4 (90 ratings)
Positive reviews93.2% of reviews — better64.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.9K — better90
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size40 MB168 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperMakopaz LLCEnigmaDev Studios

Customer experience

Scratch Inc.

All ratings1,897 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.4%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews456 reviews
Positive93.2%
Neutral4.2%
Negative2.6%

Upload Labs

All ratings90 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative12.2%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive64.4%
Neutral9.6%
Negative26.0%

User reviews

Scratch Inc.

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Enjoyable gameplay
  • 🚀 Satisfying idle mechanics
  • 💡 Active developer listening to feedback
  • 👍 Optional in-app purchases
  • 👍 Polished interface

Room to improve

  • 💰 In-app purchases feel expensive
  • 🔧 Needs more balance and content
  • 🐛 Offline rewards not working consistently

Upload Labs

From 90 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun game
  • 🚀 Insanely addictive
  • 👍 Fantastic game
  • 👍 Incredible game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Complications with UI and UX
  • 🐛 Can't rotate left
  • 🐛 Clunky touch controls
  • 🐛 Hard to read text
  • 🐛 Wires are hard to follow

Bugs and requests

Scratch Inc.

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Offline rewards rarely triggering
  • Lacking sound effects

Requested features

2 requests
  • More skin tone options for avatar
  • Better variety and more offline rewards

Upload Labs

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Scrolling issues
  • Full screen issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to rotate left
  • Improve UI and UX
  • Make text more readable
  • Improve wire management

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Scratch Inc.

One-time5
  • 20 Gold$1.99
  • 55 Gold$4.99
  • 120 Gold$9.99
Show 2 more
  • 260 Gold$19.99
  • 750 Gold$49.99
6 purchases

Upload Labs

One-time6
  • Customizations$3.99
  • Daily Tokens$3.99
  • AD Converter$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Daily Tokens+$5.99
  • Chronomancer$7.99
  • Permanent Boosts$9.99

Questions

Is Scratch Inc. free?
Scratch Inc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Upload Labs free?
Upload Labs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scratch Inc. or Upload Labs?
Scratch Inc. is rated higher. Scratch Inc. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Upload Labs averages 4.4 from 90 ratings.
Do Scratch Inc. or Upload Labs have ads?
Upload Labs shows ads; Scratch Inc. does not.
Which is updated more often, Scratch Inc. or Upload Labs?
Scratch Inc. ships an update every 4 days, and Upload Labs weekly. Most recently, Scratch Inc. was updated on September 25, 2026 and Upload Labs on September 23, 2026.

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