Civics Scribble vs Synapse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Civics Scribble
Embark on a cross-country journey with Mr. Apple, solving line-drawing puzzles and learning U.S. civics. Navigate obstacles using physics-based mechanics and collect stars. Enjoy educational fun playable offline.
- Line drawing puzzles
- U.S. civics learning
- Cross-country road trip theme
- Physics-based obstacles
- Star collection
- Offline play
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This isn’t your average line drawing game! Join Mr. Apple on a cross-country road trip to visit national and state parks across the United States, navigate puzzles, collect stars, and learn about U.S. civics. Use your finger or stylus and draw lines for Mr. Apple to roll down and into the correct barrel. But choose your path wisely! Pesky gravity, sharp spikes, goopy honey, and other surprises could send Mr. Apple careening off-road. Harness the power of wind, bouncers, teleporters and more to maneuver past obstacles or soar through the air to victory! Playable with or without an internet connection, Civics Scribble offers free (and ad-free) educational fun for the whole family. Whether you are a civics star or a line-drawing expert, Civics Scribble will challenge you to forge your own path!
Synapse
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Enter the world of Synapse Game, a precision-timing puzzle where every tap matters. Guide your glowing ball through a web of colorful paths, switch routes at just the right moment, and dodge roaming electric obstacles to reach the goal. Gameplay Constant Speed Movement – The ball moves smoothly and predictably, keeping the challenge focused on timing. Path Switching – Tap or hold the switch button to jump between paths when the ball passes through an intersection zone. Direction Reversal – Each switch flips your travel direction, forcing you to plan carefully. Electric Ball Hazards – Red glowing orbs patrol paths at different speeds. Touch one, and it’s game over. Slow Motion Power-Up – Temporarily reduce your ball’s speed for tricky sections without slowing down obstacles. Path System 7 total paths – Start path, five intermediate challenges, and a final goal path. Color-coded routes – Each path has a unique color for easy recognition. Intersections – Carefully placed zones let you switch paths strategically. Strategic Challenge Learn to recognize active zones and time switches precisely. Adapt quickly as direction changes alter your rhythm. Anticipate the movement of electric hazards and plan ahead. Save your slow-motion ability for high-pressure moments. Visual Features Camera Tracking – The camera smoothly follows the ball across the map. Minimap View – See the entire level at a glance with your ball’s position. Clear Indicators – Active zones glow green, hazards shine red, and your ball stands out in bright orange. Path Labels – Start, intermediate, and goal paths are all clearly marked. Game Flow Begin on the blue starting path with simple intersections. Progress through increasingly challenging paths with smaller switch zones and faster obstacles. Survive all six transitions and reach the teal goal path to win. Collide with an electric ball, and it’s back to the start—sharpening your skills each attempt. Synapse Game is all about focus, timing, and precision. Every intersection is a test of awareness, every obstacle a puzzle to overcome, and every victory a reward for perfect execution. Are you ready to master the rhythm of the paths? Download now and put your reflexes to the test!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Synapse at fortnightly against Civics Scribble's every 2 months. Civics Scribble's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Civics Scribble ships an update every 2 months, Synapse fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Civics Scribble | Synapse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 224 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nebraska Public Media Foundation, Inc | Lucas Thirion |
In-app purchases
Civics Scribble
No in-app purchases
Synapse
No in-app purchases
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