Sarge by Ape Apps vs Space Crab VS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Sarge by Ape Apps
Embark on a side-scrolling platform shooter adventure as a space marine. Battle aliens, robots, and zombies through intense action, boss fights, and humorous cut-scenes to save the world.
- Side-scrolling platform shooter gameplay
- Battle aliens, robots, and zombies
- Intense boss fights
- Hilarious cut-scenes
- Run, jump, and shoot mechanics
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Get ready for action, adventure, explosions, and mayhem, with Sarge! Sarge is a fast paced action packed side scrolling platform shooter from Ape Apps! You take up the role of Sarge, a space marine from the popular Deimos RPG series, who must kick butt and save the world yet again. Fight aliens, robots, and zombies as you run, jump, and shoot your way to glory. Along the way you will face harrowing chases, intense boss fights, and hilarious cut-scenes. Will the shoot 'em up action ever end? Find out by downloading Sarge today! Beachfront Celebration Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Mistake the Getaway Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Blown Away Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Sax Rock and Roll Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Space Crab VS
Engage in arcade-style battles against other crabs, forming alliances and rivalries. Unlock over 20 unique crabs, each with special abilities, and explore the galaxy in story mode or challenge friends in local multiplayer.
- Arcade action gameplay
- Unlockable crabs with unique abilities
- Story mode with galactic exploration
- Local multiplayer battles
- Special attacks and meteor collection
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Battle against other crabs with time tested arcade action! Form galactic partnerships and starlight rivalries in the story mode, or battle against other players locally with more than 20 unlockable crabs- some strange, many powerful. -Use your Space Crab skills to take your opponent down! Collect meteor dust to make your own meteors, or charge up for a powerful special attack! -Pick from 20+ different unlock-able crabs to fight with! Each one has their own movement patterns and special attacks. From the shadow sneaking Ninja Crab to the time manipulating Chrono Crab, you'll find a crab worthy of your partnership! -Experience the story of Space Crab putting together the Star Seekers, a group of crabs who explore the galaxy and it's many secrets. Meet strange friends as you fight towards your goals! -Battle it out with your real life rivals in local multiplayer fights! -Take a break from the excitement and chill out with classic Space Crab game-play, with all new VS style move-sets to keep things fresh. -Unlock-able single player and multi-player secrets to uncover!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Space Crab VS at 5.0 against Sarge by Ape Apps's 4.2. Space Crab VS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and device support 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
Both are free to download. Sarge by Ape Apps sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Crab VS asks for nothing beyond the download.
Space Crab VS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
Sarge by Ape Apps ships an update every 13 months, Space Crab VS daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Sarge by Ape Apps | Space Crab VS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 13 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 44 MB | 166 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Brandon Stecklein | Andrew Rears |
Customer experience
Sarge by Ape Apps
Space Crab VS
In-app purchases
Sarge by Ape Apps
- Sarge Premium$1.99
Space Crab VS
No in-app purchases
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