# Mr. Crab 2 vs PAKO Forever

The clearest difference is rating: PAKO Forever at 4.5 against Mr. Crab 2's 4.1. PAKO Forever also leads on ratings volume (8.6K vs 715). Mr. Crab 2's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

PAKO Forever holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PAKO Forever has 8.6K ratings behind it against 715, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 71% of Mr. Crab 2's written reviews are positive against 69% of PAKO Forever's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mr. Crab 2 ships an update monthly, PAKO Forever every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr. Crab 2 | PAKO Forever |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (715 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-crab-2/id1075872386/reviews) | **[4.5 (8.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-forever/id1352933197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 715 | **8.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **71.4% of reviews** | 69.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 158 MB | 93 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) | [Tree Men Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/875238560) |

## 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


### PAKO Forever

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pako-forever/id1352933197)

Engage in an endless car chase, aiming to survive as long as possible across procedurally generated levels. Discover secrets, utilize power-ups, and unlock new vehicles and customization options in this reimagined classic.

**Highlights:** Endless procedurally generated levels, Unlockable cars and paint options, Power-ups and secret areas, Portrait and landscape modes, Trophy collection, Leaderboard and achievements

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Stage: Desert | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Winter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Woods | $0.99 | one-time |
| Stage: Car Shop | $0.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #4 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Car pack #5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| UNLOCK EVERYTHING | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🎨 Retro-style graphics
- 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unavoidable head-on collisions with police cars
- 🤯 Extremely challenging and frustrating at times
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🔍 Lack of clear explanations for game mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup for some users
- Glitches with power-up activation
- Vehicles getting stuck in the environment

**Requested features**

- More varied map layouts and obstacles
- Ability to customize or upgrade vehicles
- Difficulty settings or progression system
- Multiplayer or leaderboard features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr. Crab 2 free?

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

### Is PAKO Forever free?

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

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

PAKO Forever is rated higher. Mr. Crab 2 averages 4.1 out of 5 from 715 ratings, while PAKO Forever averages 4.5 from 8.6K ratings.

### Do Mr. Crab 2 or PAKO Forever have ads?

Both Mr. Crab 2 and PAKO Forever show ads.

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

Mr. Crab 2 ships an update monthly, and PAKO Forever every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mr. Crab 2 was updated on November 11, 2026 and PAKO Forever on November 11, 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.*