# Scratch Inc. vs Emberwick

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Scratch Inc. at 1.9K against Emberwick's 2. Scratch Inc. also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). Emberwick's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Scratch Inc. sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Emberwick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Emberwick holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Inc. has 1.9K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scratch Inc. ships an update every 6 days, Emberwick fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scratch Inc. | Emberwick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-inc/id6745529538/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberwick-relaxing-arcade/id6796141772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 93.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 40 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Makopaz LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479952757) | [Tom Van De Putte](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792502893) |

## 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


### Emberwick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emberwick-relaxing-arcade/id6796141772)

Guide a glowing ember down a dark canal to light paper lanterns. Master wind mechanics for precise throws and aim for high scores. Enjoy a daily challenge and unlock new scenic locations with a single purchase.

**Highlights:** One-tap ember flicking, Wind-based physics for throws, Daily challenges with leaderboards, Unlockable scenic locations, Offline play, No ads or in-app purchases

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Maps | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scratch Inc. free?

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

### Is Emberwick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scratch Inc. or Emberwick?

Emberwick is rated higher. Scratch Inc. averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Emberwick averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Scratch Inc. or Emberwick have ads?

Neither Scratch Inc. nor Emberwick shows ads.

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

Scratch Inc. ships an update every 6 days, and Emberwick fortnightly. Most recently, Scratch Inc. was updated on October 30, 2026 and Emberwick 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.*