Scribblenauts Remix is a puzzle-sandbox game for iOS where players solve challenges by summoning objects through text input.
Product velocity
Dormant
Daily rank 🇺🇸
#33
▲4Games · paid
Sentiment
3.6
2k reviews
Nemesis
Fragmented field
The App DNA
What makes this app unique?
The app serves players seeking a creative, open-ended experience that rewards imagination over fixed solutions.
For Casual puzzle players and fans of the Scribblenauts franchise looking for creative, open-ended gameplay.
What does it look like?
Key features
Summon any object by typing its name to solve puzzles in a sandbox environment.
Access to 90 additional levels and future content expansions.
Create objects using voice input on Siri-enabled devices.
How much does it cost?
The paid model is anchored at $0.99, with additional content gated behind in-app purchases.
Velocity
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Scribblenauts Remix has been in a state of total inactivity for over eight years, with the latest release dating back to June 2018. The development cycle, which previously included seasonal playground content, has completely ceased. There have been no feature updates, bug fixes, or operational events in the last 2,962 days, confirming the app is no longer receiving active support.
Who built it?
Warner Bros.
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What do users think recently?
The recent review mood reads frustrated. Users appreciate the core creative gameplay loop provides lasting entertainment value for players who enjoy open-ended sandbox building and the game remains a beloved classic that successfully translates the original handheld experience to mobile devices.
How are ratings & reviews evolving?
What users say, by theme
- The core creative gameplay loop provides lasting entertainment value for players who enjoy open-ended sandbox building
- The game remains a beloved classic that successfully translates the original handheld experience to mobile devices
- Frequent application crashes and stability issues prevent players from completing levels or maintaining long-term engagement
49 of 49 recent reviews analyzed · high confidence · Frustrated overall
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Competitive landscape for Scribblenauts Remix
How's the Games market?
Scribblenauts Remix maintains a presence in the paid puzzle category, but its lack of updates for 2,962 days prevents it from competing with modern, optimized titles. The 3.6-star rating across 2,458 total ratings reflects a legacy product that is failing to meet current user expectations.
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Key takeaways for Scribblenauts Remix
Where is it heading?
The market for creative puzzle games is shifting toward titles with active live-ops and modern interface support. Scribblenauts Remix is currently exposed to total churn as its technical debt makes it incompatible with the current iOS environment.
- The 97-month update gap confirms the app is in maintenance mode, which prevents it from fixing critical progression bugs.
- Frequent crash reports from users indicate that the app is effectively unplayable on modern hardware, leading to sustained negative sentiment.
The SWOT
- Object creation engine provides a unique creative sandbox
- Modernizing the engine for current screen sizes
Next best moves
Sunset the app because it has been in maintenance mode for 97 months → stop brand damage.
The counter-intuitive read
The app's #5 paid rank in some regions…
Read the full takeSince the last report: The app has transitioned from a neglected legacy product to a confirmed zombie asset, with the update gap reaching 2,962 days and the primary recommendation shifting from modernization to a total sunset.
Bottom line
Scribblenauts Remix is a legacy asset that has ceased to function reliably, and the current technical state is eroding the brand equity of the franchise.
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Is Scribblenauts Remix still playable on modern iPhones?
Does Scribblenauts Remix have a free version?
What are some alternatives to Scribblenauts Remix?
Sources
- [1] App Store, source
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