# Scratch Story vs NumTrail

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scratch Story at none against NumTrail's 1. Scratch Story also leads on ratings volume (2.6K vs 6) and update cadence (every 11 days vs every 6 weeks). NumTrail's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 26%) and rating (4.7 vs 4.3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. NumTrail sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Scratch Story asks for nothing beyond the download.

NumTrail holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Story has 2.6K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Scratch Story's written reviews are positive against 50% of NumTrail's.

Scratch Story ships an update every 11 days, NumTrail every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Scratch Story | NumTrail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-story/id6746143133/reviews) | **[4.7 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numtrail/id6755704177/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 26.5% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 184 MB | 148 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Guangzhou Jiyao Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1815419879) | [SUCCESS Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/375717327) |

## What reviewers say

### Scratch Story

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-story/id6746143133)

Engage in a unique game combining scratch card mechanics with world-building. Scratch off cards to earn resources and use them to restore vibrant environments like deserts, oceans, and beaches. Experience satisfying progression and visually enchanting gameplay.

**Highlights:** Scratch-off card gameplay, World restoration mechanics, Resource collection and management, Visually enchanting graphics, Dual-layer gameplay, Expanding card collection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 💡 Amazing game!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Pays pennies
- 🐛 Lots of annoying ads
- 🐛 Winnings disappear
- 🐛 Slow payout

**Reported bugs**

- Winnings disappear
- Slow payout

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improve payout process


### NumTrail

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/numtrail/id6755704177)

Navigate a number maze by strategically using every digit to reach the goal. This puzzle game offers over 200 free stages with daily additions, and more can be unlocked with an additional purchase. It's designed for quick sessions or deep concentration, suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Over 200 free stages, Daily new puzzles, Expandable to over 800 stages, Strategy and logic-based gameplay, Multiple solutions per puzzle, Brain-training challenges

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads + Extra Puzzles | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Scratch Story free?

Scratch Story is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NumTrail free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Scratch Story or NumTrail?

NumTrail is rated higher. Scratch Story averages 4.3 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while NumTrail averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.

### Do Scratch Story or NumTrail have ads?

Both Scratch Story and NumTrail show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Scratch Story or NumTrail?

Scratch Story ships an update every 11 days, and NumTrail every 6 weeks. Most recently, Scratch Story was updated on October 24, 2026 and NumTrail on October 24, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*