# Gold Rush vs Impossible Museum Scratch

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Gold Rush at 41 against Impossible Museum Scratch's 2. Impossible Museum Scratch's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Gold Rush sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Impossible Museum Scratch sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Impossible Museum Scratch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Gold Rush has 41 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Gold Rush | Impossible Museum Scratch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-panning-simulator/id6788251741/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impossible-museum-scratch-off/id6790538488/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 369 MB | 120 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [FRUTTI GAMES LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6787576129) | [Lucky Echo Labs, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781128888) |

## What reviewers say

### Gold Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gold-rush-panning-simulator/id6788251741)

Experience the satisfying ASMR of gold panning with realistic sand physics and layered sound effects. Discover hidden treasures in blind box bags and build your unique collection. Play offline and enjoy a relaxing, no-pressure gaming experience.

**Highlights:** True-to-life panning simulation, Immersive ASMR sound design, Blind box treasure reveals, Collection building and album filling, Fair odds and pity system, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handful | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Kit | $2.99 | one-time |
| Purse | $4.99 | one-time |
| Own Mine | $4.99 | one-time |
| Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Casket | $19.99 | one-time |
| Safe | $49.99 | one-time |
| Gold Reserve | $99.99 | one-time |


### Impossible Museum Scratch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impossible-museum-scratch-off/id6790538488)

Unearth ancient artifacts, meticulously restore them by scratching away layers of grime, and display your discoveries in your own virtual museum. Explore diverse historical locations to find rare treasures and crack open geodes for precious gems.

**Highlights:** Scratch and restore artifacts, Dig for treasures in historical locations, Crack open geodes, Build and manage your museum, Daily login rewards and jobs, Subscription for ad-free experience

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Museum Pass (Weekly) | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Museum Pass (Monthly) | $14.99 | per month |
| A Quiet Week | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Funds | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Satchel of Funds | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crate of Funds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Patron of the Museum | $9.99 | one-time |
| Vault of Funds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Reserve of Funds | $49.99 | one-time |
| Wing of Funds | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Gold Rush free?

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

### Is Impossible Museum Scratch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Gold Rush or Impossible Museum Scratch?

Impossible Museum Scratch is rated higher. Gold Rush averages 4.8 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Impossible Museum Scratch averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Gold Rush or Impossible Museum Scratch have ads?

Both Gold Rush and Impossible Museum Scratch show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Gold Rush or Impossible Museum Scratch?

Gold Rush ships an update every 2 days, and Impossible Museum Scratch every 2 days. Most recently, Gold Rush was updated on October 25, 2026 and Impossible Museum Scratch on October 24, 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.*