# CivCrafter vs Scrap Clicker 2

The clearest difference is rating: Scrap Clicker 2 at 4.8 against CivCrafter's 4.6. CivCrafter's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (6K vs 855). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CivCrafter sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Scrap Clicker 2 sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scrap Clicker 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CivCrafter has 6K ratings behind it against 855, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of CivCrafter's written reviews are positive against 90% of Scrap Clicker 2's.

CivCrafter ships an update every 5 weeks, Scrap Clicker 2 every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CivCrafter | Scrap Clicker 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civcrafter/id894778729/reviews) | **[4.8 (855 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-clicker-2/id1330391792/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 855 |
| Positive reviews | 89.3% of reviews | **90.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 85 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Naquatic](https://appshunter.io/developer/300409424) | [Wenzel Friedsam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1330391791) |

## What reviewers say

### CivCrafter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/civcrafter/id894778729)

Build a thriving kingdom with simple taps. Gather resources, raise an army, and engage in battles to conquer the world. Shape your legacy as a just or ruthless leader.

**Highlights:** Kingdom building, Resource gathering, Army building, Clan battles, World supremacy, Benevolent or tyrant ruler

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trade Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Goblet of Gold | $19.99 | one-time |
| Crown of Gold | $49.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Gold | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🚀 Smooth and responsive
- 💡 Unique civilization management mechanics
- 👍 Great time-killer game
- 👍 Relaxing and enjoyable experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- ⏱️ Slow progression and long wait times
- 💰 Aggressive monetization with ads and in-app purchases
- 🔋 Resources not collected when app is closed

**Reported bugs**

- Conquest rewards not working correctly
- Training troops not always successful
- Compatibility issues on certain devices
- Persistent audio issues after ads

**Requested features**

- Offline resource collection
- More frequent updates and new content
- Better clan/multiplayer features
- Improved tutorial and onboarding
- Customization options (e.g., skins, themes)


### Scrap Clicker 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scrap-clicker-2/id1330391792)

An incremental idle game focused on merging barrels to collect scrap. Earn golden scrap to boost production and unlock new features as you progress. Compete with others through teams and leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Merge barrels to earn scrap, Collect golden scrap for production boosts, Unlock over 100 different barrels, Teams and leaderboards, Progressive feature unlocks based on stars

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 40 Ad Tokens | $0.99 | one-time |
| 225 Ad Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Ad Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Rare and unique game
- 👍 Lots of barrels to discover
- 👍 Progressive features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Ads not working for some users
- 🐛 Progression can be slow
- 🐛 Captchas appearing too frequently
- 🐛 Conversion to star fragments not working as expected
- 🔋 Game can be repetitive

**Reported bugs**

- Saving/exporting progress not working
- Game freezing/crashing
- Incorrect conversion of barrels to star fragments

**Requested features**

- Add sound effects
- Implement auto-merge feature
- Allow changing language settings
- Add more upgrade options
- Improve team/social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CivCrafter free?

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

### Is Scrap Clicker 2 free?

Scrap Clicker 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CivCrafter or Scrap Clicker 2?

Scrap Clicker 2 is rated higher. CivCrafter averages 4.6 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while Scrap Clicker 2 averages 4.8 from 855 ratings.

### Do CivCrafter or Scrap Clicker 2 have ads?

Both CivCrafter and Scrap Clicker 2 show ads.

### Which is updated more often, CivCrafter or Scrap Clicker 2?

CivCrafter ships an update every 5 weeks, and Scrap Clicker 2 every 3 months. Most recently, CivCrafter was updated on October 26, 2026 and Scrap Clicker 2 on October 23, 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.*