# Mr. Crab 2 vs Mars

The clearest difference is rating: Mars at 4.8 against Mr. Crab 2's 4.1. Mars also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 71%) and ratings volume (22K vs 715). Mr. Crab 2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 12.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mr. Crab 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Mars sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mars holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mars has 22K ratings behind it against 715, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Mr. Crab 2's written reviews are positive against 91% of Mars's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr. Crab 2 | Mars |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (715 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-crab-2/id1075872386/reviews) | **[4.8 (22K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 715 | **22K** |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews | **90.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 256 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr. Crab 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-crab-2/id1075872386)

Embark on a beautiful adventure with a superhero crab and his friends to rescue lost baby crabs. Master jumping, navigate challenging passages, and outsmart evil enemies. Collect fun customizations and earn gold medals by mastering timing and quick thinking.

**Highlights:** Rescue baby crabs, Master jumping and timing, Navigate challenging levels, Customize crabs with hats and masks, Collect gold medals, Unlock free levels

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Roxy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Mr. Frog | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Nib-Nib | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Arnold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Swampy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Lucy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Woody | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Skully | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lolly | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Levels | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Nostalgic and childhood-related
- 🎨 Great graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🐇 Cute and lovable characters

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall for additional levels
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay after a while
- 🐛 Crashes and technical issues
- 📺 Too many ads required to progress

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not loading properly
- Purchases not restoring correctly
- Controls and inputs not responsive
- Incompatibility with newer devices

**Requested features**

- More free levels to play
- Ability to reset progress
- Multiplayer or co-op mode
- Improved level design and variety


### Mars

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mars-mars/id1108964305)

Embark on a thrilling space adventure as a volunteer on a mission to Mars. Pilot a jetpack to explore the Martian surface, capture unique selfies, and navigate the challenges of interplanetary travel. Prove the doubters wrong and make history on this groundbreaking expedition.

**Highlights:** Explore Mars on a jetpack, Take selfies on Mars, Avoid Rapid Unscheduled Disassemblies, Discover Martian sights, Volunteer for a space mission

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Arnold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Little Martha | $0.99 | one-time |
| Marselot | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nigiri | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ufo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Discman | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kestrel 5 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Eagle | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stephen | $3.99 | one-time |
| El Dorado | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Simple and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Relaxing and calming experience
- 👍 Variety of unique characters with different themes
- 👍 Optional ads that provide rewards
- 👍 Offline playability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive and can get boring over time
- 🔁 Lack of difficulty progression
- 🔁 Duplicate character unlocks can be frustrating

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when taking selfies
- Streak resets when returning to a previous level
- Inconsistent controls and fuel usage

**Requested features**

- Add new planets and environments to explore
- Introduce different gameplay modes (e.g., time trials, challenges)
- Allow players to customize platforms and backgrounds
- Implement a way to revisit previous levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr. Crab 2 free?

Mr. Crab 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Mars free?

Mars is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mr. Crab 2 or Mars?

Mars is rated higher. Mr. Crab 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while Mars averages 4.8 from 22K ratings.

### Do Mr. Crab 2 or Mars have ads?

Both Mr. Crab 2 and Mars show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mr. Crab 2 or Mars?

Mr. Crab 2 ships an update monthly, and Mars monthly. Most recently, Mr. Crab 2 was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mars on October 27, 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.*