# Cracker Head vs Lucky Scratch!

The clearest difference is rating: Lucky Scratch! at 3.5 against Cracker Head's 1.8. Lucky Scratch! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). Cracker Head's advantage is monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases) and ratings volume (81 vs 13). On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cracker Head sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Lucky Scratch! sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Lucky Scratch! holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cracker Head has 81 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 11% of Cracker Head's written reviews are positive against 29% of Lucky Scratch!'s.

Cracker Head ships an update every 9 days, Lucky Scratch! daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cracker Head | Lucky Scratch! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracker-head/id6759264026/reviews) | **[3.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucky-scratch/id6808737546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **81** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 11.3% of reviews | **28.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | **Daily** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#83** |
| Size | 492 MB | 208 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Rollic Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452111779) | [PlayWill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865430858) |

## What reviewers say

### Cracker Head

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cracker-head/id6759264026)

Engage in a rock-breaking adventure where you collect items, enhance your abilities, and recruit more characters to achieve victory. The game focuses on progression and strategic skill selection to overcome challenges.

**Highlights:** Break rocks, Collect items, Select skills, Recruit more men, Win the game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Energy Pack - 10 | $2.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack - 40 | $8.99 | one-time |
| Energy Pack - 100 | $20.99 | one-time |


### Lucky Scratch!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucky-scratch/id6808737546)

**Currently charting:** #83 Top Free · Adventure (US App Store)

Build a virtual card-printing empire in this relaxing idle tycoon game. Print, scratch, and reveal hidden symbols to earn in-game cash and upgrade your printing machines. Unlock unique themes and expand your operations to grow your wealth.

**Highlights:** Satisfying scratching gameplay, Idle tycoon mechanics, Unlockable card themes, Progressive business upgrades, Virtual wealth accumulation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem 1 | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem 2 | $6.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Bundle | $10.99 | one-time |
| Gem 3 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Gem 4 | $21.99 | one-time |
| Gem 5 | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cracker Head free?

Cracker Head is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Lucky Scratch! free?

Lucky Scratch! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cracker Head or Lucky Scratch!?

Lucky Scratch! is rated higher. Cracker Head averages 1.8 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Lucky Scratch! averages 3.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do Cracker Head or Lucky Scratch! have ads?

Cracker Head shows ads; Lucky Scratch! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cracker Head or Lucky Scratch!?

Cracker Head ships an update every 9 days, and Lucky Scratch! daily. Most recently, Cracker Head was updated on October 17, 2026 and Lucky Scratch! on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*