# The Little Crane That Could ² — Mud Play

> Realistic heavy machinery simulation sandbox game with terrain modification. (iPhone/iPad app by Abraham Stolk.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-little-crane-that-could/id999515296 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Abraham Stolk](https://appshunter.io/developer/303320757)
- Category: Games, Lifestyle, Racing, Role Playing
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 280 App Store ratings · 113 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.2 · 27 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2015-06-26
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-little-crane-that-could/id999515296/reviews.md

## What is The Little Crane That Could ²?

Little Crane is back: a crane sim, dozer sim, bulldozer sim and excavator sim all in one.
A true sandbox if there ever was one: all terrain can be modified: dig, doze, shovel your way in this giant sandbox.

Drive a truck, operate a crane, run a dozer or dig with an excavator: it's all possible with Little Crane 2.
A great fun sequel to the original hit game.

With physics simulation even better than before, you can now accurately operate the heavy machinery that you secretly wanted to operate all your life.

So here is your chance: you can download it for free, and play 4 free levels and the sandbox mode.
With a single in app purchase you can unlock all 10 levels in this game. Your heavy machines are waiting for you.

## Key features

- Crane operation
- Dozer operation
- Excavator operation
- Truck driving
- Terrain modification
- Physics simulation
- Sandbox mode

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all levels. | $3.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of The Little Crane That Could ²?

Overall sentiment: mixed

**Pros**

- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Good graphics and physics engine
- 🚜 Satisfying vehicle control experience
- 🆓 Free-to-play with sandbox mode
- 📱 Works well on some devices
- 👶 Enjoyable for children

**Cons**

- 🔋 Severe battery drain during gameplay
- 🌡️ Device overheating issues
- ⏱️ Vehicles move too slowly
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🎮 Unintuitive and backwards controls
- 💰 Paywall after 4 free levels
- 🗺️ Map too large and intrusive
- ⚙️ Poor optimization and lag
- 📏 Limited draw distance on landscape
- 🎯 Lack of tutorial or clear objectives

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Camera freezes or gets stuck in position
- App crashes on startup or during gameplay
- Physics engine breaks after extended play
- Vehicles fall through ground or get stuck
- Dirt delivery causes truck to stop moving
- Vehicles ground out on steep terrain
- Cone collision detection too strict
- Dirt particles cause frame rate drops
- Controls unresponsive or inconsistent with original game
- Zoom and pan functions interfere with controls
- iPad Pro optimization issues
- Compatibility issues with older iOS versions

**Most requested features**

- Ability to remove pickup truck from dump truck in sandbox mode
- More vehicles (grader, tow truck, farming vehicles, construction vehicles)
- More levels and content
- Multiplayer functionality
- World/level editor
- Stackable crates and destructible walls in sandbox
- Dump truck dumping control
- Improved camera controls and zoom/pan functionality
- Inverted controls option
- First-person view
- Smaller or closeable map
- More realistic features and mud physics
- Dual-stick control scheme
- Better sound design
- Multiplayer mode

## Recent user reviews (10 of 113)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-little-crane-that-could/id999515296/reviews.md

### 4/5 — yani nesil bebe oyunu

*2023-01-24, version 1.30*

ulan mobil oyunlar en fazla ne kadar gelişir diyodum kamyon oyununun daha kalitelisi gelmiş kim bilir daha neler görcez

### 5/5 — How do you open the bed

*2022-11-28*

How do you open the bed of the flatbed truck because in sandbox mode I want to get the truck off the bed

### 4/5 — Nice

*2021-10-16, version 1.30*

Very good game fun to drive the stuff but it would be nice to add soem more vehicles and maby more stuff to do like buld things and maby multiplayer.

### 5/5 — Ima 5 star it no matter what

*2021-09-17*

Remember when you had to pay to get part 2 in downloading 2 for the first time but I know I will like it so make a 3 please and Thank you

### 3/5 — More free levels pls😞

*2021-06-26*

It’s a great game and I loved it, accept it was only fun for an hour, there’s only 4 levels and to play the rest it cost “real” money, but at the end of the 4 levels get a 5th level, sandbox, the sand box could be soo much fun if only there were some things to play with

What I really want is for sandbox to be better
Like… stackable crates and destructible walls
Pls fix this

### 3/5 — SUCKS!

*2021-06-12*

This game is so bad I liked the first game not this one it suckes! Hit one cone on the first level and I have to start over again when I’m more than half way thru the level! Grange that I might give it a 4 star but for now I’ll give this game 3 stars so ya!

### 5/5 — AWESOME FOR KIDS!

*2021-05-06, version 1.30*

I have so many memories of playing this game but I’m 9 years old now. It’s super fun. Try it!

### 4/5 — İphone 11 camera problem

*2021-04-17, version 1.30*

Camera stay zoomed can’t play

### 1/5 — 1 Star ⭐️

*2021-03-09*

Absolutely loved the 1st game but very disappointed with game 2 as you only get to play 4 levels before you have to pay to continue...⭐️

### 5/5 — A great sequel to the OUYA original

*2020-12-30, version 1.30*

Job done!

## Frequently asked questions about The Little Crane That Could ²

### What kind of gameplay can I expect from this app?

This app offers a realistic heavy machinery simulation experience. You can operate various vehicles like cranes, dozers, and excavators to dig, doze, and shape the terrain in a large sandbox environment. It combines crane, dozer, bulldozer, and excavator simulation into one package.

### How much does the app cost?

The app is free to download and play, offering four free levels and a sandbox mode. To unlock all 10 levels in the game, a single in-app purchase is available.

### What are the key features of this simulation game?

Key features include the ability to drive trucks, operate cranes, run dozers, and dig with excavators. The game boasts a true sandbox environment where all terrain can be modified, and it features advanced physics simulation for accurate machinery operation.

### Is this app available on multiple platforms?

The provided description does not specify compatibility with different platforms. It is presented as a mobile application, but further details on supported operating systems like iOS or Android would be needed.

### What are some common use cases for this app?

This app is ideal for users who want to experience operating heavy construction machinery in a virtual environment. It's perfect for those who enjoy sandbox games, terrain manipulation, and realistic physics simulations, allowing them to fulfill a desire to operate these machines.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.30 — 2018-03-01

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included.

Supports 120Hz simulation + rendering.

### 1.20 — 2015-06-26

No release notes.

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All apps by Abraham Stolk: https://appshunter.io/developer/303320757

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