Comparison

Scratchworks vs MintCity

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

Head to head
About

Scratchworks

Features
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Scratch, scrub, and clean all kinds of strange objects in this relaxing and satisfying casual game. From stubborn dirt to mysterious surfaces, every scratch can trigger unexpected events, funny reactions, or chaotic surprises. Clean dirty toilets, remove stains from clothes, scratch old disks, reveal hidden layers, and discover bizarre objects that react in unpredictable ways. Some things are satisfying to clean. Some are weird. Some may even break if you scratch too hard. Earn coins, unlock upgrades, improve your scratching tools, and automate the process to turn simple cleaning into a strangely addictive experience.

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MintCity

Features
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Tap to collect coins from your minters and build a thriving city-state called Mint City! GAME FEATURES 20 Metal-Grade Coins Start with Aluminum and progress through Copper, Iron, Silver, Gold, Mythril... and beyond to Orichalcum. Each coin grade is worth dramatically more than the last. 30 Skills Across 4 Branches Customize your strategy with Tap Power, Minter Upgrades, Automation, and Economy branches. Build your perfect playstyle. 8 City Districts to Found From the Central Plaza to Government District. Acquire all 8 to officially found Mint City! Prestige โ€” and Genesis Beyond After founding your nation, prestige to climb higher. Keep going to unlock Genesis: build the Second Nation, collect run-changing Decrees, and buy meta upgrades. 68 Achievements Auto-tracked goals reward you with Skill Points. Daily Quests & Login Bonuses Fresh goals every day, a 7-day login bonus cycle, and the rare Golden Coin. Offline Earnings Keep earning while away โ€” up to 8 hours. WHO IT'S FOR - Players who enjoy idle games in spare moments - Fans of satisfying number progression - Those who like to grind upgrades systematically - Anyone who prefers calm gameplay over flashy effects REQUIREMENTS - iPhone (iOS 17 or later) - Portrait orientation - Internet required only for ad display Free to play. Supported by short, optional ads.

Screenshots

Scratchworks4 screens
MintCity4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MintCity at Free against Scratchworks's $0.99. MintCity also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 months). Scratchworks's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

MintCity is free to download; Scratchworks costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scratchworks ships an update every 5 months, MintCity every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
Scratchworks versus MintCity: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratchworksMintCity
Price$0.99Free โ€” better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 4 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size137 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperATOMICSOFT COMPANY LIMITEDriki fujimoto

In-app purchases

None

Scratchworks

No in-app purchases

None

MintCity

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Scratchworks free?
Scratchworks costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MintCity free?
MintCity is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Scratchworks or MintCity have ads?
Both Scratchworks and MintCity show ads.
Which is updated more often, Scratchworks or MintCity?
Scratchworks ships an update every 5 months, and MintCity every 4 days. Most recently, Scratchworks was updated on October 14, 2026 and MintCity on October 20, 2026.

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