# InPlay vs Scratch Better

The clearest difference is rating: Scratch Better at 5.0 against InPlay's 4.5. Scratch Better also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). InPlay's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (364 vs 1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. InPlay sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Scratch Better sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scratch Better holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: InPlay has 364 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

InPlay ships an update every 3 weeks, Scratch Better weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | InPlay | Scratch Better |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inplay-interactive-stories/id6773279322/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-better/id6801656699/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **364** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 30.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 89 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Vicoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797900075) | [Gabriello Lima](https://appshunter.io/developer/6801656701) |

## What reviewers say

### InPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inplay-interactive-stories/id6773279322)

Engage with compelling drama and shape your own narrative through impactful choices. Build relationships with characters and influence the story's direction in this immersive interactive experience.

**Highlights:** High-quality drama resources, Deep interactive experience, Choice-driven storylines, Immersive gameplay, Character relationship building

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro plan-monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| ultra plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro plan-yearly | $149.99 | per year |
| 0.99 USD Package | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1.99 USD Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| 2.99 USD Package | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4.99 USD Package | $4.99 | one-time |
| 9.99 USD Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| 14.99 USD Package | $14.99 | one-time |
| 19.99 USD Package | $19.99 | one-time |
| 29.99 USD Package | $29.99 | one-time |
| 49.99 USD Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| 99.99 USD Package | $99.99 | one-time |


### Scratch Better

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-better/id6801656699)

This app analyzes state lottery scratch-off games, ranking them by expected value and remaining prizes. It helps users identify the best games to play based on real-time data, avoiding those with poor value or few prizes left.

**Highlights:** Expected value (EV) calculation, Daily game rankings (Great, Okay, Skip), Prize breakdown by tier, Big-prize odds analysis, County-level payout heatmaps, Real-time state lottery data

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is InPlay free?

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

### Is Scratch Better free?

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

### Which has better reviews, InPlay or Scratch Better?

Scratch Better is rated higher. InPlay averages 4.5 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while Scratch Better averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do InPlay or Scratch Better have ads?

Scratch Better shows ads; InPlay does not.

### Which is updated more often, InPlay or Scratch Better?

InPlay ships an update every 3 weeks, and Scratch Better weekly. Most recently, InPlay was updated on October 15, 2026 and Scratch Better on October 12, 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.*