Comparison

Scratch and guess vs Pixel Guess Game

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

Pixel Guess Game

This game challenges you to identify pixelated images based on their colors, shapes, and details. It offers various difficulty levels and hints to help you guess the secret identities of everyday objects. Compete with friends on the leaderboard for the fastest times.

Highlights
  • Pixelated image guessing
  • Hints and letter reveals
  • Adjustable pixel size
  • Game Center Leaderboard
  • Multiple fun categories
  • Three difficulty levels
Features
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Pixel Guess - the Pixelated Picture Guessing Game! Simple, yet challenging. Incredibly addictive! Pixel Guess will make your brain think about the world in a whole new way. Can you use the colors, shapes and unique details of the pixelated objects to discover their secret identities? Can you do it faster than your friends and family? It's a bird, it's a plane, no wait...it's Pixel Guess! Features: Get FREE help - show hint, reveal & remove letters Change pixel size - from large pixel to high definition Compare score with friends - Game Center Leaderboard Tons of fun categories - from food to toys to animals 3 Levels of difficulty - normal, hard & insane

Screenshots

Scratch and guess3 screens
Pixel Guess Game4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Pixel Guess Game at 3.1 against Scratch and guess's 1.5. Pixel Guess Game also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (65% vs 50%). Scratch and guess's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 7 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Pixel Guess Game sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Scratch and guess asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pixel Guess Game holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Scratch and guess's written reviews are positive against 65% of Pixel Guess Game's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Scratch and guess ships an update fortnightly, Pixel Guess Game every 7 months. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Scratch and guess versus Pixel Guess Game: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterScratch and guessPixel Guess Game
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)3.1 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews64.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB49 MB
Age rating4+12+
Developeretzuk goetaJay Bacal

Customer experience

Scratch and guess

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Pixel Guess Game

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive64.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative35.3%

In-app purchases

None

Scratch and guess

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Pixel Guess Game

One-time5
  • Puzzle Pack 2$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 3$0.99
  • Puzzle Pack 4$0.99
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  • Puzzle Pack 5$0.99
  • Unlock All Puzzle Packs$1.99

Questions

Is Scratch and guess free?
Scratch and guess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pixel Guess Game free?
Pixel Guess Game is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Scratch and guess or Pixel Guess Game?
Pixel Guess Game is rated higher. Scratch and guess averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Pixel Guess Game averages 3.1 from 8 ratings.
Do Scratch and guess or Pixel Guess Game have ads?
Scratch and guess shows ads; Pixel Guess Game does not.
Which is updated more often, Scratch and guess or Pixel Guess Game?
Scratch and guess ships an update fortnightly, and Pixel Guess Game every 7 months. Most recently, Scratch and guess was updated on November 1, 2026 and Pixel Guess Game on November 1, 2026.

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