Comparison

Crab War vs BIG BANG Evolution

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crab War

Lead an army of legendary king crabs to reclaim their homeland from invading reptiles. Evolve your crabs, customize their abilities, and unleash powerful mutations to defeat your enemies. Compete in tournaments and discover new allies in this epic war.

Highlights
  • Evolve over 80 crab types
  • Spawn 33 unique queens
  • Customize 6 powerful abilities
  • Hunt over 50 reptile types
  • Mutate and reborn crabs
  • Compete in tournaments
Features
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Behold the Land of Reptiles, home of the queen and king reptiles. Team up with the world and challenge these fearsome reptiles with the legendary king crabs. Earn honor and collect king crab parts to customize your king crabs! --------------- Mutate, Multiply and Unleash the Swarm! Giant reptiles invaded their lands and drove the crabs underground. Centuries later, infused with the power of crystals, they are ready to exact their revenge!  Raise the swarm and resurface with a vengeance. Grow your army of crabs, evolve them and drive the scaly beasts out of your homeland! • Evolve more than 80 beautifully designed crabs • Spawn 33 unique queens to lead your swarm • Unleash 6 powerful abilities and customize them with up to 18 different talents • Hunt over 50 uniquely dangerous reptiles • Ecdysis and be reborn with powerful mutations • Slay the Wildebeast and claim legendary rewards • Compete with others in challenging tournaments • Modify your genes and customize your crabs in the gene tree • Call upon the help of powerful allies such as the killer crab and golden ray The fight for your home has begun. Are you ready for WAR? If you face any technical issues on your device, we would appreciate if you could contact us prior to writing a negative review. We will try to address the issue as soon as possible. Support Email : support@appxplore.com For latest news, updates, and events, follow us on: Facebook : http://www.facebook.com/crabwar Youtube : http://www.youtube.com/user/appxplore Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/appxplore Twitter : http://twitter.com/appxplore Privacy Policy: https://appxplore.com/index.php/contact-us/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://appxplore.com/index.php/contact-us/terms-conditions

About

BIG BANG Evolution

Evolve simple explosives into advanced weapons across 12 unique worlds. Make strategic choices to unlock new evolutionary paths and discover secret weapons throughout time and space. Experience the vast evolution of the universe through engaging gameplay.

Highlights
  • Evolve explosives into new forms
  • Explore 12 unique worlds
  • Unlock new evolutionary branches
  • Discover secret weapons
  • Strategic evolution choices
Features
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So you think the atom bomb is the most wicked weapon out there? Play BIG BANG Evolution and you'll see how the simplest explosives evolve into weapons beyond what you thought technologically possible! You're in control of how they evolve, so choose wisely! A new bomb in a certain epoch doesn't mean the end, it means you're ready to open new worlds and try out new branches of evolution! Play through 12 worlds based on the evolution of the universe and elements: FIRST BOMBS MODERNITY TAMING OF THE ATOM CHEMISTRY SQUARED FUTURE BOMBS ANCIENT ARTIFACTS ELEMENTAL FORCE ESOTERICS GALACTIC WARS ENDLESS POWER PRIMITIVE ENERGY MERCILESS ENTROPY Journey through the epochs and learn about the secret weapons hidden in time and space! The game starts in the FIRST BOMBS era with the simple POWDER explosive capable of evolving into 50 new forms! Play through multiple times to get the full picture of the universe's evolution! Start your journey through the world of weapons now! SUBSCRIPTION PRICING AND TERMS Meet the GOLD MEMBERSHIP! The GOLD MEMBERSHIP is a $4.99 weekly subscription with a 3-day free trial period. Enjoy 2x gold bonus, an ad-free experience, 30 Crystals every day and a 20% discount on all crystal purchases! End of 3-day trial period and subscription renewal: This price is for United States customers. Pricing in other countries may vary and actual charges may be converted to your local currency depending on the country of residence. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account upon purchase confirmation. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Your Account will be charged for the next period within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. Subscriptions can be managed and auto-renewal disabled in the user’s Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription, where applicable. Canceling your trial or subscription: You can disable auto-renew at any time through iTunes. Check https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When your current trial/subscription period expires, you will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period cannot be canceled. Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: https://privacy.azurgames.com

Screenshots

Crab War4 screens
BIG BANG Evolution4 screens

Verdict

The call

Crab War and BIG BANG Evolution both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 90% of Crab War's written reviews are positive against 77% of BIG BANG Evolution's. Crab War also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). BIG BANG Evolution's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crab War sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and BIG BANG Evolution sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Crab War against 4.8 for BIG BANG Evolution. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.3K and 3.6K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Crab War's written reviews are positive against 77% of BIG BANG Evolution's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crab War ships an update every 2 weeks, BIG BANG Evolution every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Crab War versus BIG BANG Evolution: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrab WarBIG BANG Evolution
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (4.3K ratings)4.8 (3.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.4% of reviews — better77.1% of reviews
Number of ratings4.3K — better3.6K
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size719 MB173 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAppxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.Azur Interactive Games Limited

Customer experience

Crab War

All ratings4,259 ratings
Positive95.2%
Neutral2.6%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews333 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral3.9%
Negative5.7%

BIG BANG Evolution

All ratings3,609 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.6%
Negative3.5%
Written reviews354 reviews
Positive77.1%
Neutral7.9%
Negative15.0%

User reviews

Crab War

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Relaxing and fun
  • 👍 Addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Beautiful art style
  • 🕹 Satisfying tapping experience
  • 🤖 Unique crab-vs-reptile concept

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
  • 🔒 Difficulty resetting progress
  • 🕰 Slow progression at higher levels
  • 🔍 Lack of variety in enemy designs

BIG BANG Evolution

From 3.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Charming art style
  • 💰 Rewarding offline progress
  • 🎮 Nostalgic for some players

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Too many ads
  • ⏱️ Slow progression
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🔌 Offline features not working properly

Bugs and requests

Crab War

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when watching ads
  • Sync issues causing data loss
  • Unresponsive controls at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • More enemy and crab types
  • Additional game modes and challenges
  • Easier way to reset progress
  • Improved event and tournament systems
  • More customization options for crabs

BIG BANG Evolution

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to access certain areas/features
  • Disappearing offline progress
  • Unresponsive controls and freezing
  • Incompatibility issues on some devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More bomb types and evolution paths
  • Reduce ad frequency
  • Improve offline functionality
  • Add more worlds and content

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Crab War

Subscriptions2
  • Golden Crustacean Pass$2.997 Days
  • Golden Crustacean Pass$4.991 Month
One-time9
  • Golden Ray Swarm Pack$0.99
  • Pile of Pearls$1.99
  • Appxplore Pack$1.99
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  • Clam of Pearls$4.99
  • 15 Days Pearl Crab Alliance$4.99
  • 12 Conches$7.99
  • Cache of Pearls$9.99
  • Value Pack$9.99
  • Conch of Pearls$19.99
10 purchases

BIG BANG Evolution

Subscriptions1
  • VIP3 Days trial$2.997 Days
One-time9
  • Disable ADS$0.99
  • Starter pack$0.99
  • MULTIPLY BONUS$0.99
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  • Crystals pack 1$1.99
  • X6 CREATURES BONUS!$1.99
  • EVOLUTION BOOST$1.99
  • Crystals pack 2$4.99
  • SPIN MASTER 2$4.99
  • Crystals pack 3$17.99

Questions

Is Crab War free?
Crab War is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BIG BANG Evolution free?
BIG BANG Evolution is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Crab War or BIG BANG Evolution?
BIG BANG Evolution is rated higher. Crab War averages 4.7 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while BIG BANG Evolution averages 4.8 from 3.6K ratings.
Do Crab War or BIG BANG Evolution have ads?
Both Crab War and BIG BANG Evolution show ads.
Which is updated more often, Crab War or BIG BANG Evolution?
Crab War ships an update every 2 weeks, and BIG BANG Evolution every 6 weeks. Most recently, Crab War was updated on September 26, 2026 and BIG BANG Evolution on September 28, 2026.

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