Photo vs PicScratch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Photo
Uncover hidden images by scratching away a sealed layer. Save your creations as PNG files, perfect for designers looking for unique scratched image effects. A simple yet engaging tool for creative expression.
- Scratch to reveal images
- Sealed image layers
- Save as PNG
- Image processing tool
- Creative expression
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This application is a trivial image processor for waste time. A reading image is sealed and revieled by scratching. The image can be saved by PNG, thus it may be used for designer of scratched image.
PicScratch
Create and send personalized digital scratch cards with hidden photos and text. It's a fun and easy way to surprise friends, family, or loved ones with unique greetings and invitations.
- Interactive scratch cards
- Hidden photo and text
- Customizable templates
- Personalized greetings
- Party invitations
- Easy creation process
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Make your messages more fun with PicScratch. Send friends and family a photo and personal message hidden behind a card they scratch to reveal. Whether you want to make someone laugh, say happy birthday, share exciting news, be romantic, or simply make someone smile, PicScratch turns an ordinary message into a little surprise. Creating a PicScratch takes seconds: 1. Choose a card 2. Add your photo 3. Write your message 4. Send the surprise Your friend can scratch and reveal your message right from the web. No app is required to receive a PicScratch. MAKE IT YOURS Choose from fun card designs for birthdays, love, celebrations, holidays, funny messages, and more. Unlock the full collection to find the perfect card for every surprise.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PicScratch at 4.6 against Photo's 4.0. PicScratch also leads on ratings volume (58 vs 4) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). Photo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PicScratch sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Photo asks for nothing beyond the download.
PicScratch holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PicScratch has 58 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Photo's written reviews are positive against 75% of PicScratch's.
Photo ships an update every 8 months, PicScratch every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Photo | PicScratch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (4 ratings) | 4.6 (58 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 58 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tsutomu Murata | Guy Gubi |
Customer experience
Photo
PicScratch
In-app purchases
Photo
No in-app purchases
PicScratch
- Premium Features$0.99
