Comparison

Scratch and guess vs 9 Squares!

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

Head to head
About

Scratch and guess

Scratch a board to reveal a hidden picture and guess the word. Earn points for correct answers, with higher scores for less scratching. Use clues or ask friends for help when stuck.

Highlights
  • Scratch to reveal hidden pictures
  • Guess the word based on the picture
  • Scoring system based on scratching amount
  • In-game clues available
  • Social sharing for assistance
  • 171 levels across five worlds
Features
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Scratch the board and discover the picture hidden underneath. The green indicator above the picture shows how much more remains for you to scratch. As soon as you recognize the hidden picture, just type in the word. Each correct answer earns you points, but keep in mind the less you scratch, the more points you will earn at each level. If you do not recognize the picture you may use clues if you have enough points, or alternatively ask your friends to take part and assist you. You can also earn extra points by sharing the game on Facebook and Whatsapp. The game has 171 levels of arranged in five worlds. 20 levels must be completed before moving on to the next world.

About

9 Squares!

Features
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9 Squares! is a colorful puzzle game with entertaining and mesmerizing gameplay. Once you start playing, it isn't easy to stop. It has this "ok, one more level" effect. HOW TO PLAY Colorful squares will appear on the central board in various combinations. Find where they fit on any of the side boards. Rotate the central board if necessary. Tap one of the side boards to transfer the squares. Try to fill each board with the squares of the same color for extra points. Play as fast or as slow as you want. The game has two different modes: BEST SCORE In this mode, you are competing against your own top score. No timer, no pressure. Take your time and make the best choices. BEAT THE CLOCK Think fast. The game will challenge you to either collect a given number of squares or to reach a certain score before the clock runs out. Exercise your brain when you have a moment to spare and have fun!

Screenshots

Scratch and guess3 screens
9 Squares!4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Scratch and guess at none against 9 Squares!'s 4. 9 Squares!'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 9 Squares! sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Scratch and guess asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Scratch and guess versus 9 Squares!: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratch and guess9 Squares!
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeretzuk goetaSecond Gear Games

In-app purchases

None

Scratch and guess

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

9 Squares!

One-time4
  • 200 gems$1.99
  • 600 gems$4.99
  • 1500 gems$9.99
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  • 4000 gems$19.99

Questions

Is Scratch and guess free?
Scratch and guess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 9 Squares! free?
9 Squares! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Scratch and guess or 9 Squares! have ads?
Scratch and guess shows ads; 9 Squares! does not.

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