# Scratch Inc. vs Idle Code Tycoon

Scratch Inc. and Idle Code Tycoon both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Scratch Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Idle Code Tycoon's. Scratch Inc. also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 335). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scratch Inc. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Idle Code Tycoon sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Scratch Inc. against 4.8 for Idle Code Tycoon. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Inc. has 1.9K ratings behind it against 335, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of Scratch Inc.'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Idle Code Tycoon's.

Scratch Inc. ships an update every 3 days, Idle Code Tycoon every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scratch Inc. | Idle Code Tycoon |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-inc/id6745529538/reviews) | **[4.8 (335 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-code-tycoon/id6754207431/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 335 |
| Positive reviews | **93.2% of reviews** | 67.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 37 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makopaz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479952757) | [Mariana Brasil](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832062099) |

## What reviewers say

### Scratch Inc.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-inc/id6745529538)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 20 Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| 55 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| 120 Gold | $9.99 | one-time |
| 260 Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| 750 Gold | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Offline rewards rarely triggering
- Lacking sound effects

**Requested features**

- More skin tone options for avatar
- Better variety and more offline rewards


### Idle Code Tycoon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-code-tycoon/id6754207431)

Build and automate a coding empire from intern to tycoon. Tap to write code, upgrade your gear, and hire developers to generate lines of code even while offline. Prestige to unlock permanent perks and climb the leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Tap to write code, Automate workflow, Hire developers, Prestige for permanent bonuses, Unlock permanent perks, Redesigned interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 25 Points | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Developer Kit | $1.99 | one-time |
| First Merge Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| 50 Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 90 Points | $2.99 | one-time |
| Double Productivity | $3.99 | one-time |
| 200 Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Points | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scratch Inc. free?

Scratch Inc. is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Idle Code Tycoon free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scratch Inc. or Idle Code Tycoon?

Idle Code Tycoon is rated higher. Scratch Inc. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Idle Code Tycoon averages 4.8 from 335 ratings.

### Do Scratch Inc. or Idle Code Tycoon have ads?

Neither Scratch Inc. nor Idle Code Tycoon shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scratch Inc. or Idle Code Tycoon?

Scratch Inc. ships an update every 3 days, and Idle Code Tycoon every 2 weeks. Most recently, Scratch Inc. was updated on September 22, 2026 and Idle Code Tycoon on September 23, 2026.

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