Comparison

DateWay vs Scratch Off Date Ideas

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

Head to head
About

DateWay

Features
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DateWay is an app for couples who want to break the routine and create more meaningful moments together. Discover creative date ideas with themed wheels, from simple and budget-friendly dates to more bold experiences. Each idea can include fun challenges to make the moment even more enjoyable. The app also offers deep questions to encourage meaningful conversations and strengthen your connection as a couple. When needed, DateWay suggests places on the map to help turn an idea into a real date. You can also save memories, important dates, preferences, and other relationship details all in one place. Perfect for couples who want to create more moments together, without overthinking.

About

Scratch Off Date Ideas

Discover curated date ideas for couples with a unique scratch-off reveal. Save memories with Polaroid-style photo cards and share your adventures. New themed decks are added seasonally.

Highlights
  • Scratch-off date idea reveal
  • Themed date decks
  • Photo memory saving
  • Polaroid-style memory cards
  • Social sharing of memories
  • Seasonal deck additions
Features
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Date night, decided. Scratch is the date idea app for couples who want less overthinking and more doing. Each deck holds 50 hand-picked ideas, scratch away the golden foil to reveal one, go do it, and save a photo memory of the night. HOW IT WORKS Pick a deck that fits your mood. Each card is hidden behind a scratch-off layer. Drag your finger to reveal your next date idea, complete with vibe, estimated cost, and the best time to go. Then actually go do it. BETTER TOGETHER Pair up with your partner and Scratch becomes one shared space for two. Send an invite, link your accounts, and you'll share the same decks, scratches, and memory wall — scratch a card on your phone, and it's revealed on theirs too. Track your days together, answer a new question for each other every day, and if either of you has Premium, you both do. One subscription covers the couple. YOUR MEMORIES, BEAUTIFULLY KEPT After your date, snap a photo and write a caption. Scratch turns it into a Polaroid-style card stored in your Memories tab, a growing collection of every adventure you've shared. Share your favorites as stylish cards to Instagram Stories, Messages, or wherever you like. DECKS INCLUDED Summer Lovin' — sun-soaked days and warm nights Winter Warmth — cozy up when it's cold outside Wanderlust — adventure, near or far Cozy Night In — no plans, just the two of you City Lights — neon nights and hidden gems Golden Hour — chasing the perfect light together New decks added every season. SCRATCH PREMIUM Unlock every deck with Scratch Premium. Start with a free one-week trial, then choose monthly or yearly — cancel anytime from your App Store settings. Prefer no subscription? Unlock everything forever with a one-time Lifetime purchase. • Unlimited access to all date idea decks • Scratch to reveal as many ideas as you want • Save photo memories from every date • Share beautiful Polaroid memory cards • Pair up — one Premium covers you both Download Scratch. Pick a deck. Scratch to reveal. Go on a date. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

DateWay4 screens
Scratch Off Date Ideas4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DateWay at none against Scratch Off Date Ideas's shown. Scratch Off Date Ideas's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DateWay sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and Scratch Off Date Ideas sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DateWay ships an update every 9 months, Scratch Off Date Ideas every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
DateWay versus Scratch Off Date Ideas: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDateWayScratch Off Date Ideas
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.5 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.617.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB92 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperLuiz MelloTolson Lyman

In-app purchases

7 purchases

DateWay

One-time7
  • Adventure Date.$0.99
  • Rainy Day Dates.$0.99
  • For Shy Couples.$0.99
Show 4 more
  • Spicy Wheel.$1.99
  • Deep Conversations$1.99
  • Date Map.$1.99
  • Complete Wheel Pack.$4.99
10 purchases

Scratch Off Date Ideas

Subscriptions2
  • Scratch Premium7 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Scratch Premium7 Days trial$34.991 Year
One-time8
  • Summer Lovin' Deck$7.99
  • Winter Warmth Deck$7.99
  • Wanderlust Deck$7.99
Show 5 more
  • Cozy Night In Deck$7.99
  • City Lights Deck$7.99
  • Golden Hour Deck$7.99
  • Fall for You Deck$7.99
  • Scratch Premium Lifetime$69.99

Questions

Is DateWay free?
DateWay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Scratch Off Date Ideas free?
Scratch Off Date Ideas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do DateWay or Scratch Off Date Ideas have ads?
Scratch Off Date Ideas shows ads; DateWay does not.
Which is updated more often, DateWay or Scratch Off Date Ideas?
DateWay ships an update every 9 months, and Scratch Off Date Ideas every 2 days. Most recently, DateWay was updated on October 28, 2026 and Scratch Off Date Ideas on November 5, 2026.

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