Protocol 4 vs Scribbles Now
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Protocol 4
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Step into the world of elite hackers with Protocol 4! Your mission is to crack secret codes using pure logic, deduction, and specialized hacking tools. Play the high-stakes Daily Challenge, climb the Global Leaderboards, or challenge another operator to a real-time PvP Duel! Features: REAL-TIME PvP DUELS: Race another operator to the same code, or play a STANDOFF where each of you sets the code the other must break. Stake your credits — the winner takes the pot. BUILD YOUR EMPIRE: Assemble mining rigs, expand your vault, and run overclocks. Your network keeps earning credits while you are away. SYNDICATES AND TERRITORY: Join a syndicate, claim territory on the map, and take your share of the pot that every raid feeds. RAIDS: Break into a rival operator's grid and take what they left unguarded — then set your own defenses before they come for you. GLOBAL LEADERBOARD: Earn XP and climb fifteen ranks to become the ultimate Server King. MULTIPLE GAME MODES: Play Quick Hacks for fast action, Training to hone your skills, or the Daily Challenge for massive rewards. ARSENAL OF TOOLS: Use advanced tools like Logic Analyzers, Time Warps, and Oracle Hints to gain the upper hand. CAREER CONTRACTS: 18 long-run contracts and fresh daily missions keep your ledger moving. PROGRESSION SYSTEM: Start as a Rookie and level up to unlock elite titles and badges. Play in English, Turkish, Spanish, French, German or Portuguese — on iPhone and iPad. Are you ready to initiate Protocol 4?
Scribbles Now
Transform your living room into a drawing challenge arena. One player sketches a secret word on their device, while everyone else watches on a TV and guesses. Enjoy a fun, ad-free party game with no accounts or subscriptions required.
- AirPlay integration for TV casting
- Large library of drawing prompts
- Intuitive drawing tools
- Ad-free and privacy-focused
- No subscriptions or accounts needed
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Scribbles Now is the ultimate drawing and guessing game for friends and family! Play locally or with friends online. Draw words, guess what others are drawing, and laugh your way through hundreds of categories. • Local multiplayer — pass and play with up to 8 players • Online multiplayer — play with anyone, anywhere • 1,000+ words across dozens of categories • Custom word lists — add your own words Scribbles Pro Subscription Unlock the full word library, custom word lists, and unlimited multiplayer with Scribbles Pro: • Monthly — $1.39 per month • Annual — $9.69 per year • Start with a 7-day free trial Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions in your App Store account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://amolsrivastava.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-Scribbles-Now-2155d25f093080f98b60fce7c8b5af6f
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Scribbles Now at none against Protocol 4's shown. Scribbles Now also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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. Protocol 4 sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Scribbles Now sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Protocol 4 ships an update every 4 months, Scribbles Now fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Protocol 4 | Scribbles Now |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | HAKAN OZGER | Amol Srivastava |
In-app purchases
Protocol 4
- Pocket Change$0.99
- Starter Kit$1.99
- Agent License$2.99
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- Hacker's Stash$4.99
- Pro Kit$4.99
- Trust Fund$9.99
- Master Kit$9.99
Scribbles Now
- Monthly7 Days trial$1.391 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$9.691 Year









