SCRAP by emptypenz vs BugsEscape
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SCRAP by emptypenz
Engage in fast-paced action defending an island from disrespectful behavior, inspired by Hawaiian culture. Battle unique bosses, customize your warrior with gear and cosmetics, and experience a story told with heart and local pride.
- Arc-based boss battles
- Warrior customization
- Action with cultural messages
- In-game currency
- Story cutscenes
- Optional supporter subscription
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SCRAP is a fast-paced action game rooted in Hawaiian values and culture. Stand up for the ‘āina (land), protect the community, and scrap with aloha. You play as a local warrior defending your island from disrespectful behavior — from taking rocks to touching turtles. Battle through escalating arcs of challenging boss fights, each inspired by real-life issues faced in Hawai‘i. Unlock unique gear, earn cosmetics, and collect coconut tickets in a game built with heart, humor, and local pride. FEATURES • Arc-Based Boss Battles: Face off against 10 unique arcs, each highlighting a different kind of disrespectful act, ending in intense and meaningful boss fights. • Customize Your Warrior: Equip headgear, torsos, arms, and legs with both stat-based gear and cosmetics to reflect your style. • SCRAP With Aloha: Gameplay balances hard-hitting action with messages of compassion, kuleana (responsibility), and pono (righteousness). • Coconut Draw: Win exclusive cosmetics, rare outfits, and more. • Pupu: Earn in-game currency through wins, perfect blocks, and completing arcs. • Cutscenes With Mana: Hand-crafted story scenes that reflect the emotional journey of each arc. • Supporter System: Subscribe to unlock monthly perks and exclusive cosmetic sets — 100% optional, 100% appreciated. SCRAP was created with respect for Hawai‘i, by people who care deeply about protecting the culture, land, and people. It’s a game for those who understand — and those who want to. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
BugsEscape
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Get ready for a wild race on the edge of your reflexes! Bugs Escape is a fast-paced bug runner game where every turn counts. Hook, spin, and survive the twisting tracks to reach your highest score! How to Play - Choose your favorite bug character and start running. - Tap to hook onto curves and swing around the track. - Time your spins perfectly to keep your speed and score high! - The farther you go, the harder it gets — how long can you last? Features - Simple one-tap control that anyone can enjoy - Addictive endless track gameplay full of curve challenges - Smooth hook and spin mechanics for satisfying motion - Play offline anytime — no Wi-Fi needed - Colorful arcade-style visuals and sound effects Master the art of spinning through curves and show your reflex skills! Download Bugs Escape now and join the ultimate endless bug race!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BugsEscape at none against SCRAP by emptypenz's 4. BugsEscape also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). SCRAP by emptypenz's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. SCRAP by emptypenz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. BugsEscape asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | SCRAP by emptypenz | BugsEscape |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 472 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Roger Lealamanua | Semicolons |
In-app purchases
SCRAP by emptypenz
- Supporter Subscription$2.991 Month
- 10,000 PUPU$0.99
- 35,000 PUPU$2.99
- 60,000 PUPU$4.99
BugsEscape
No in-app purchases









