# Scratch Inc. vs Idle Pact

The clearest difference is ads: Scratch Inc. at none against Idle Pact's shown. Scratch Inc. also leads on ratings volume (1.9K vs 53) and review sentiment (93% vs 81%). Idle Pact's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence 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 Pact sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 4.7 for Idle Pact. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Inc. has 1.9K ratings behind it against 53, 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 81% of Idle Pact's.

Scratch Inc. ships an update every 6 days, Idle Pact every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scratch Inc. | Idle Pact |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-inc/id6745529538/reviews) | [4.7 (53 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-pact/id6759014361/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 53 |
| Positive reviews | **93.3% of reviews** | 81.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 40 MB | 27 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Makopaz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479952757) | [James Fischer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1876394474) |

## 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 Pact

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idle-pact/id6759014361)

Cultivate mystical flora through ancient rituals and solve light puzzles. This incremental occult gardening simulator challenges you to grow plants slowly while discovering ways to accelerate their growth.

**Highlights:** Occult gardening simulation, Incremental gameplay, Light puzzle elements, Mystical plant growth, Ritualistic mechanics

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent x2 Speed | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scratch Inc. free?

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

### Is Idle Pact free?

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

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

Scratch Inc. and Idle Pact are both rated 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1.9K and 53 ratings respectively.

### Do Scratch Inc. or Idle Pact have ads?

Idle Pact shows ads; Scratch Inc. does not.

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

Scratch Inc. ships an update every 6 days, and Idle Pact every 4 days. Most recently, Scratch Inc. was updated on October 17, 2026 and Idle Pact on October 15, 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.*