# Galactic Merge Idle vs Lucky Scratch!

Galactic Merge Idle and Lucky Scratch! both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 63% of Lucky Scratch!'s written reviews are positive against 8% of Galactic Merge Idle's. Lucky Scratch! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and chart position (#50 vs unranked). Galactic Merge Idle's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 59) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Galactic Merge Idle sells 6 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Galactic Merge Idle against 4.1 for Lucky Scratch!. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Galactic Merge Idle has 1.8K ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of Galactic Merge Idle's written reviews are positive against 63% of Lucky Scratch!'s.

Galactic Merge Idle ships an update every 4 days, Lucky Scratch! every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Galactic Merge Idle | Lucky Scratch! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-merge-idle/id6760320168/reviews)** | [4.1 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucky-scratch/id6808737546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | 7.6% of reviews | **63.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#50** |
| Size | 426 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [PlayWill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1865430858) |

## What reviewers say

### Galactic Merge Idle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/galactic-merge-idle/id6760320168)

Build an interstellar production empire by strategically merging ships and upgrading your galactic circuits. Earn coins as ships travel, then reinvest to unlock new lines, acquire more vessels, and evolve them into powerful income generators. Complete missions to unlock advanced circuits and scale your space economy.

**Highlights:** Incremental idle gameplay, Ship merging and evolution, Circuit upgrades for efficiency, Mission-based progression, Strategic expansion and optimization, Galactic production loop

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small pack of Gems | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium pack of Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| Big pack of Gems | $14.99 | one-time |
| Superior pack of Gems | $24.99 | one-time |
| Legendary pack of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |


### Lucky Scratch!

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

**Currently charting:** #50 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 Galactic Merge Idle free?

Galactic Merge Idle 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, Galactic Merge Idle or Lucky Scratch!?

Galactic Merge Idle is rated higher. Galactic Merge Idle averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Lucky Scratch! averages 4.1 from 59 ratings.

### Do Galactic Merge Idle or Lucky Scratch! have ads?

Galactic Merge Idle shows ads; Lucky Scratch! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Galactic Merge Idle or Lucky Scratch!?

Galactic Merge Idle ships an update every 4 days, and Lucky Scratch! every 8 days. Most recently, Galactic Merge Idle was updated on November 4, 2026 and Lucky Scratch! on November 2, 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.*