# PokerTime Deluxe vs Scratch Away!

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Scratch Away! at 91% against PokerTime Deluxe's 0%. Scratch Away! also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.5) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 15 months). PokerTime Deluxe's advantage is device support (5 vs 2) and chart position (#26 vs #103). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

PokerTime Deluxe costs $0.99 and Scratch Away! $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scratch Away! holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Scratch Away! has 10 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PokerTime Deluxe's written reviews are positive against 91% of Scratch Away!'s.

PokerTime Deluxe ships an update every 15 months, Scratch Away! every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PokerTime Deluxe | Scratch Away! |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | [2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokertime-deluxe/id990736302/reviews) | **[4.2 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-away/id6738307765/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#26** | #103 |
| Size | 39 MB | 223 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Ventura Educational Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/371324172) | [Human Feet Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1780111200) |

## What reviewers say

### PokerTime Deluxe

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pokertime-deluxe/id990736302)

**Currently charting:** #26 Top Paid · Casino, #119 Top Paid · Card (US App Store)

Experience the thrill of video poker on your iOS device with this interactive simulation. Enjoy endless gameplay with free additional credits and chips, all without any advertisements. Play on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Apple Watch for a single low price.

**Highlights:** Video poker simulation, Interactive gameplay, Free additional game credits, Free chip refills, No ads, Apple Watch support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Scratch Away!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/scratch-away/id6738307765)

**Currently charting:** #103 Top Paid · Casino (US App Store)

Simulate the thrill of lottery scratch tickets without spending real money. Earn in-game currency to unlock a variety of ticket types and enjoy daily rewards. Play seamlessly across multiple devices with Game Center integration.

**Highlights:** Lottery scratch ticket simulation, No in-app purchases or microtransactions, Earn in-game currency (hearts) to buy tickets, Daily and weekly in-game presents, Variety of scratch ticket types (bingo, poker, etc.), Unlock tickets through challenges, Cross-device syncing via Game Center

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PokerTime Deluxe free?

PokerTime Deluxe costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Scratch Away! free?

Scratch Away! costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PokerTime Deluxe or Scratch Away!?

Scratch Away! is rated higher. PokerTime Deluxe averages 2.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Scratch Away! averages 4.2 from 10 ratings.

### Do PokerTime Deluxe or Scratch Away! have ads?

Neither PokerTime Deluxe nor Scratch Away! shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PokerTime Deluxe or Scratch Away!?

PokerTime Deluxe ships an update every 15 months, and Scratch Away! every 3 weeks. Most recently, PokerTime Deluxe was updated on November 11, 2026 and Scratch Away! on November 12, 2026.

### Which is more popular, PokerTime Deluxe or Scratch Away!?

PokerTime Deluxe currently peaks at #26 in the App Store charts, and Scratch Away! at #103. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*