# Crab War vs BIG BANG Evolution

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crab War | BIG BANG Evolution |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crab-war/id1024875461/reviews) | **[4.8 (3.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-bang-evolution/id1451281983/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 3.6K |
| Positive reviews | **90.4% of reviews** | 77.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 719 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Appxplore (iCandy) Sdn. Bhd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/464212314) | [Azur Interactive Games Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1296347323) |

## What reviewers say

### Crab War

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crab-war/id1024875461)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Crustacean Pass | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Golden Crustacean Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| Golden Ray Swarm Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Pearls | $1.99 | one-time |
| Appxplore Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Clam of Pearls | $4.99 | one-time |
| 15 Days Pearl Crab Alliance | $4.99 | one-time |
| 12 Conches | $7.99 | one-time |
| Cache of Pearls | $9.99 | one-time |
| Value Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Conch of Pearls | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/big-bang-evolution/id1451281983)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Disable ADS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| MULTIPLY BONUS | $0.99 | one-time |
| Crystals pack 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| X6 CREATURES BONUS! | $1.99 | one-time |
| EVOLUTION BOOST | $1.99 | one-time |
| Crystals pack 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| SPIN MASTER 2 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crystals pack 3 | $17.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*