# Tappy Crab — Casual Arcade Game

> Casual arcade game where players tap to change direction and avoid obstacles. (iPhone/iPad app by Dimitri Liapis.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappy-crab/id6736835518 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dimitri Liapis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1764325190)
- Category: Games, Casual
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 19 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 202 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2024-10-20
- Data updated: 2026-07-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappy-crab/id6736835518/reviews.md

## What is Tappy Crab?

A fun, free to play game. Tap the screen to change the direction Crabby runs and help Crabby avoid the rocks on the ocean floor. Jump in a Bubble
to defend Crabby from the rocks!

## Key features

- Tap to change direction
- Avoid ocean floor rocks
- Use bubbles for defense
- Free to play
- Casual arcade gameplay

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 100 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tappy-crab/id6736835518/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Awesome game

*2025-10-26*

Really fun thing to do when you’re just chilling

### 5/5 — Super fun! But I have a bug to report

*2025-08-18*

Super fun and I love this game! But I was testing out the new update and it would not let me put in a name like I would press the button after putting in my name and nothing would happen

### 5/5 — Amazing game

*2024-11-26*

The game is so addicting but I wish there was a pause menu and more than 1 crab.

### 5/5 — Fun!

*2024-10-31*

Challenging, easy to learn and fun! What more can you ask for!

### 5/5 — Amazing Game

*2024-10-28*

This game is so fun to play and makes me feel like I’m a little crab at the beach.

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*2024-10-27*

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### 5/5 — Crabtastic

*2024-10-25*

More challenging than it looks. Has the simple graphics we all crave. It’s Cube Runner with plot. Well done.

### 5/5 — I LOVE this game.

*2024-10-23*

I enjoy the beach theme and the crab is awesome!!

### 5/5 — Best new game!

*2024-10-23*

The challenge can make you crabby…but it’s so fun!! 🦀

### 5/5 — AMAZING

*2024-10-23*

Such a fun game!!! Its a very nostalgic game that takes me back to childhood! 😁

## Frequently asked questions about Tappy Crab

### What is Tappy Crab?

Tappy Crab is a free-to-play casual arcade game where players tap the screen to change the direction of a crab and avoid obstacles on the ocean floor. It features bubble defense mechanics for added gameplay.

### Is Tappy Crab free to download?

Yes, Tappy Crab is free to download and play. It offers in-app purchases for additional content or features.

### Does Tappy Crab have ads?

No, Tappy Crab does not contain advertisements, providing an uninterrupted gaming experience.

### What devices does Tappy Crab support?

Tappy Crab is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### What is the age rating for Tappy Crab?

Tappy Crab has an age rating of 9+, making it suitable for a wide range of players.

### How often is Tappy Crab updated?

The game was last updated on September 6, 2025, with the latest version addressing button glitches and improving gameplay. Updates are released periodically to enhance the player experience.

### What do users like about Tappy Crab?

Based on its rating of 5.0 stars from 14 ratings, users likely enjoy the simple tap-to-play mechanics, engaging obstacle avoidance gameplay, and the free-to-play model.

### Can I play Tappy Crab offline?

The provided data does not specify offline play capabilities. However, typical casual arcade games of this nature often function without a constant internet connection.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-07-23

-Bug Improvements and UI recalibration for IPAD version.
-Fixed a bug where the Bubbles could break walls in the IPAD version, now the Bubbles are only shields against rocks.

### 1.1 — 2026-04-15

I have made it to where, the data being saved is using Apple Sign In to preserve data across devices. Before it was a simple local save and now you can sign into Apple and then you can sign in to Apple on another device and you can  pick up your game from there. UI has been enhanced and detailed more for better user experience.

### Fixed Button Glitch - Improved Gameplay — 2025-09-06

-Added Bubble Shields (Players can now jump into a bubble and defend Crabby from rocks)
- Added more rocks to make the game more fun
- Changed the color pallets of UI to more accurately match the color of the Crab's armor

### Updated Better Gameplay — 2025-08-17

-No KingCrab ability (fans said it made the game too easy)
-More rocks spawn on the ocean floor as requested
-Bug fixes and improvements

### Updated Gameplay — 2025-08-14

Fixed gameplay glitches where the game would not play on Button Clicks for certain crabs. 
Now everything works for all of the crabs with no issues detected

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-29.*
