Unlock the Scrambler vs Tao of Badass: Which Men's Dating Program?

Both are men’s dating programs built around one core idea and ready techniques. The difference is scope: Unlock the Scrambler is a narrow texting system that starts after you already have her number; Tao of Badass is a comprehensive course that covers mindset, approach, attraction, and relationship management from the ground up.

Quick Comparison

	Unlock the Scrambler	Tao of Badass
Best For	Men who have leads and want a structured texting system	Men new to dating coaching who want one comprehensive starting point
Scope	Texting only (after you have her number)	Full system: mindset, approach, conversation, attraction, closing
Formats	PDF (~80 pages) + video walkthrough + 10 copy-paste templates	PDF (~200 pages) + 7-10 video lessons + 2 bonus reports
Price	$62 one-time	$41 one-time
Recurring	$27/month membership auto-enrolls unless declined at checkout	Optional $27/month Advanced add-on after checkout
Refund	60 days, ClickBank-honored	60 days, ClickBank-honored
Core Idea	Curiosity gap texts (seed, pause, re-engage)	7-step attraction system (identity through relationship management)
Rating	8.3/10	8.7/10

Unlock the Scrambler: Best if you want a copy-paste texting system

Use this if:

• You already have her number and your conversations stall or go cold
• You want 10 ready-to-send templates you can test this week
• You know basic attraction psychology and just need a structured text sequence
• You want a system that is narrow, fast, and simple to run

The method: The Scrambler is a 3-phase text sequence. Phase 1: send a curiosity-gap message that invites a question. Phase 2: go quiet briefly so she wonders what you meant. Phase 3: re-engage with a callback to the original thread. The guide gives you 10 ready templates and a 3-5 day timeline per phase.

Strength: Narrow scope is also its strength — you can run a real test of the system within a week. The 10 templates are specific enough to adapt, the video walkthrough adds context, and $62 is a fair price for a finished, organized texting plan.

Weakness: It only covers texting. You need her number and some baseline interest before the Scrambler does anything. The $27/month “Magnetic Messaging” membership auto-enrolls at checkout — you must actively decline it or you will be billed monthly.

Cost reality: $62 one-time for the core guide and templates. The membership at $27/month is auto-selected at checkout. Uncheck it if you only want the main system.

Tao of Badass: Best if you want a full system from the ground up

Use this if:

• You are new to structured dating advice and want all the pieces in one place
• You want to learn approach, conversation, and attraction — not just texting
• You learn from both a written guide and short video lessons
• You want the lower price ($41) for a broader course

The method: A 7-step system covering identity (stop approval-seeking), body language, conversation, attraction, closing (getting the number or the date), relationship management, and maintenance. Each chapter builds on the previous, and video lessons mirror the chapters for people who prefer watching over reading.

Strength: For a beginner, the all-in-one structure is the main value — you are not piecing advice together from scattered sources. The core framework (be direct, lead, stop seeking approval) is sound. At $41 it is the cheaper option by $21.

Weakness: Written in 2010-2012 dating language, so some terms feel dated. Consumer note: this product shows an earnedPerSale of $440 against a $41 front-end price — average buyers spend nearly $400 more through the upsell funnel (advanced membership, video add-ons, coaching tiers). The optional $27/month Advanced membership is easy to accept by accident at checkout.

Cost reality: $41 one-time for the main course and videos. Watch for the $27/month Advanced membership prompt after checkout and decline it if you only want the core program.

Which one should you choose?

Pick Unlock the Scrambler if:

• You already know the basics of attraction and confidence
• Your bottleneck is specifically texting — conversations that go quiet or fizzle
• You want 10 ready templates to test in days, not weeks
• You are willing to spend $62 for a narrow, organized texting system

Pick Tao of Badass if:

• You are new to dating coaching and want one place with all the pieces
• Your gaps are earlier in the process — approach, conversation, or confidence
• You want the lower price ($41) for more scope
• You prefer both a written guide and video lessons

Real talk

Both programs deliver what they describe. Neither replaces going out and practicing in real interactions.

Tao of Badass is the better default for most buyers. It is cheaper ($41 vs $62), covers more ground, and is the right starting point if your gaps are anywhere before the texting phase. The rating difference reflects that range and reusability.

Unlock the Scrambler is worth $62 if you specifically want a finished, copy-paste texting system and you already have approach and conversation skills in place. It solves one problem well. Our The Tao of Badass review has the full breakdown.

One practical note: both products have recurring upsells that are easy to accept accidentally. At checkout for either program, look for the membership offer and decline it if you only want the one-time purchase.