Comparison

SCRAP by emptypenz vs Plants on Fire

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

Plants on Fire

Engage in fast-paced, 3-minute PvP tower defense battles with quirky plants. Merge plants to unlock powerful combos, build your ultimate squad, and outsmart opponents. Offers various game modes including Auto Chess and Co-op.

Highlights
  • 3-minute PvP battles
  • Plant merging for power-ups
  • Squad building with unique plants
  • Auto Chess mode
  • Co-op and PvE challenges
  • Seasonal content updates
Features
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READY TO GO CRAZY, CAPTAIN? Welcome to Plants on Fire, a fast-paced 3-Min Plant Mania PvP Tower Defense where quirky plants, clever strategy, and chaotic battles collide! Merge powerful plants, discover delicious combos, build your ultimate squad, and outsmart your rivals. Easy to pick up, hard to put down—every 3-minute battle brings a new chance to squeeze out the power and claim victory! 〓 MERGE & GO CRAZY 〓 Jump straight into fast-paced 3-minute battles! Merge your plants to power them up, build clever combinations, and adapt your strategy on the fly. Simple controls make it easy to play, while endless combos keep every battle fresh. 〓 HARVEST YOUR JUICY SQUAD 〓 Build your perfect squad from a wild roster of quirky plants, each with unique abilities and strengths. Mix, match, and merge your plants to discover powerful synergies and delicious combos. Experiment with different decks, adapt your strategy, and squeeze out the power of every plant to create your ultimate winning combination! 〓 CLASH & DEFEND 〓 Think fast, defend your side, and push back your opponent! Outsmart rivals with smart positioning, clever combos, and well-timed plays. Whether you're chasing the perfect victory or just jumping in for a quick match, every clash is packed with surprises. 〓 MORE WAYS TO PLAY, EVERY SEASON 〓 The madness goes far beyond PvP! Jump into Auto Chess, team up with friends in Co-op, take on challenging Boss Fights and PvE challenges, or compete with your Club in exciting Point Races. With fresh plants, new abilities, battlefields, and game modes added every season, there’s always a new way to play—and a new challenge to conquer! Merge. Combo. Clash. Grow. Are you ready to go crazy with your plants? Looking for the latest news? - Discord: https://discord.gg/AEfDBbjZcE - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61580942256700 Having problems? - Official Email: support@plantsonfire.com

Screenshots

SCRAP by emptypenz4 screens
Plants on Fire4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Plants on Fire at 4.8 against SCRAP by emptypenz's 4.2. Plants on Fire also leads on ratings volume (2.4K vs 6) and chart position (#55 vs unranked). SCRAP by emptypenz's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 68%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. SCRAP by emptypenz sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Plants on Fire sells 24 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Plants on Fire holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plants on Fire has 2.4K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of SCRAP by emptypenz's written reviews are positive against 68% of Plants on Fire's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SCRAP by emptypenz ships an update every 10 days, Plants on Fire weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SCRAP by emptypenz versus Plants on Fire: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSCRAP by emptypenzPlants on Fire
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (6 ratings)4.8 (2.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better68.3% of reviews
Number of ratings62.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank—#55 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size472 MB430 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperRoger LealamanuaShanghai Shenmeng Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

SCRAP by emptypenz

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Plants on Fire

All ratings2,309 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.6%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive68.3%
Neutral7.3%
Negative24.4%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

SCRAP by emptypenz

Subscriptions1
  • Supporter Subscription$2.991 Month
One-time3
  • 10,000 PUPU$0.99
  • 35,000 PUPU$2.99
  • 60,000 PUPU$4.99
24 purchases

Plants on Fire

One-time24
  • Honor Medal Supply Pack 1$0.99
  • Welcome Pack$0.99
  • Special Daily Pack$0.99
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  • Lucky Token Limited-Time Offer 1$1.99
  • Honor Medal Supply Pack 2$1.99
  • Lucky Token Pack$1.99
  • Rookie Growth Pack 1$2.99
  • Battle Pack$2.99
  • Elite Power Reward 1$3.99
  • Premier Membership$4.99
  • Upgrade to Rumble Ruby Pass$4.99
  • Adventure Pack$6.99
  • Glory Gold Pass$9.99
  • Upgrade to Glory Ruby Pass$9.99
  • Mega Choice Pack$9.99
  • Glory Ruby Pass$18.99
  • S Variant Choice Pack$19.99
  • Legendary Minion Booster Pack$24.99
  • Mad King's Pack$24.99
  • Minion Launch Booster Pack 1$29.99
  • Club Supplies1$39.99
  • SS Variant Choice Pack$49.99
  • Minion Launch Booster Pack 2$59.99
  • Minion Launch Booster Pack 3$149.99

Questions

Is SCRAP by emptypenz free?
SCRAP by emptypenz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Plants on Fire free?
Plants on Fire is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, SCRAP by emptypenz or Plants on Fire?
Plants on Fire is rated higher. SCRAP by emptypenz averages 4.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Plants on Fire averages 4.8 from 2.4K ratings.
Do SCRAP by emptypenz or Plants on Fire have ads?
Plants on Fire shows ads; SCRAP by emptypenz does not.
Which is updated more often, SCRAP by emptypenz or Plants on Fire?
SCRAP by emptypenz ships an update every 10 days, and Plants on Fire weekly. Most recently, SCRAP by emptypenz was updated on October 8, 2026 and Plants on Fire on October 21, 2026.

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