Comparison

Scribble Jam vs Pencil Quest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Scribble Jam

Untangle a colorful knot of pencils by tapping and matching three of the same color. Strategically clear layers to solve increasingly complex 3D puzzles and relax your mind with satisfying physics and vibrant visuals.

Highlights
  • Tap to untangle pencils
  • Match 3 colors to merge
  • Limited slot management
  • Hundreds of unique levels
  • Satisfying physics
  • Vibrant art style
Features
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Get Ready to Unscribble the Jam! Welcome to Scribble Jam, the colorful, twisting, and satisfying 3D puzzle game that challenges your brain and relaxes your mind! You’ve got a massive knot of wavy, tangled pencils, and it’s your job to set them free. But watch out—this isn’t just about tapping blindly. You need to think, plan, and match to master the mess! HOW TO PLAY: - Tap to Untangle: Tap on a pencil to make it fly out of the tangled ball. If its path is clear, it zooms into your tray! - Match 3 Colors: The goal is simple but tricky. Match three pencils of the same color in the tray to merge them and clear space. - Watch the Slots: You only have 6 slots! If you fill it up with unmatched pencils, it’s game over. - Clear the Knot: Strategically remove the outer layers to reach the twisted scribbles in the center. Clear the whole screen to win! WHY YOU’LL LOVE SCRIBBLE JAM: - Brain-Teasing Puzzles: Starts easy, but the tangles get trickier! Test your logic and spatial awareness with hundreds of unique levels. - Play Anywhere: No timer pressure (unless you want a challenge!). Perfect for a quick break on the bus, at home, or waiting in line. - Satisfying Physics: Watch the wavy pencils slide, wiggle, and pop out of the knot. It’s pure ASMR for your eyes! - Vibrant Art Style: Bright colors and smooth animations make every level a joy to play. - Fun for Everyone: Simple controls make it easy for kids, adults, and seniors to pick up and play instantly. Do you have the skills to untie the ultimate knot? Don’t let the scribbles get you stuck! Download Scribble Jam now and start unscribbling!

About

Pencil Quest

Features
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Welcome to Pencil Quest, a vibrant sorting puzzle that challenges your logic and space management skills! Tap to move pencil-filled boxes into limited slots and sort them by color to complete each challenge. Gameplay: Tap to Move: Send boxes to top slots with a simple tap—be strategic with limited space. Swap and Sort: Rearrange pencils between boxes to match colors and fill each box correctly. Clear the Board: Once a box is filled with a single color, it disappears to make room for more. Stacking Mechanic: Boxes overlap and stack—plan your sorting carefully! Features: Bright and Satisfying: Enjoy eye-catching colors and smooth animations. Space Puzzle Twist: Limited top slots and stacking keep the challenge fresh. One-Tap Controls: Easy to learn, hard to master. Progressive Levels: New patterns, tighter spaces, and trickier layouts as you go! Download Pencil Box Sort now and master the art of color sorting and space control!

Screenshots

Scribble Jam4 screens
Pencil Quest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pencil Quest at every 3 days against Scribble Jam's every 2 weeks. Pencil Quest also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scribble Jam ships an update every 2 weeks, Pencil Quest every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Scribble Jam versus Pencil Quest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScribble JamPencil Quest
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size310 MB129 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTiplay Studio Inc.TINKERBOX YAZILIM SANAYI VE TICARET LIMITED SIRKETI

In-app purchases

None

Scribble Jam

No in-app purchases

None

Pencil Quest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scribble Jam free?
Scribble Jam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pencil Quest free?
Pencil Quest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scribble Jam or Pencil Quest have ads?
Both Scribble Jam and Pencil Quest show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scribble Jam or Pencil Quest?
Scribble Jam ships an update every 2 weeks, and Pencil Quest every 3 days. Most recently, Scribble Jam was updated on September 11, 2026 and Pencil Quest on September 19, 2026.

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