# Clawbert vs Boba Tale

The clearest difference is rating: Clawbert at 4.7 against Boba Tale's 4.1. Clawbert also leads on review sentiment (87% vs 68%) and ratings volume (28K vs 1.4K). Boba Tale's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#121 vs unranked). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Clawbert sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Boba Tale sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Clawbert holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Clawbert has 28K ratings behind it against 1.4K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 87% of Clawbert's written reviews are positive against 68% of Boba Tale's.

Clawbert ships an update every 4 months, Boba Tale every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Clawbert | Boba Tale |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (28K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clawbert/id1208244349/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boba-tale/id1615247565/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **28K** | 1.4K |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 68.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#121** |
| Size | 567 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HyperBeard Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1169188578) | [Devin Le](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508951815) |

## What reviewers say

### Clawbert

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clawbert/id1208244349)

Help a lonely claw machine character collect adorable toy creatures from surprise eggs. Fill your collection by catching rare eggs before the machine resets. Unlock all the toy creatures for special surprises.

**Highlights:** Collect toy creatures, Open surprise eggs, Catch rare eggs, Fill collection, Unlock special surprises

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Package with 50 Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Starter Gems Chest | $1.99 | one-time |
| Package with 300 Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| A truly uncommon hat | $4.99 | one-time |
| A remarkably unusual hat | $8.99 | one-time |
| Package with 650 gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Package with 2250 Gems | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable characters
- 🎨 Charming art style
- 🕹️ Simple and relaxing gameplay
- 🎁 Satisfying to collect new items
- 🔍 Interesting character descriptions

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⏱️ Long wait times for eggs to hatch
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases for gems
- 🔁 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Bugs and glitches (puzzle issues, freezing)
- 🤔 Inconsistent coin/gem economy

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle pieces not displaying properly
- Game freezing and crashing
- Purchased items not being awarded
- Checklist rewards not working as intended

**Requested features**

- Add more mini-games and activities
- Reduce wait times for egg hatching
- Improve coin/gem acquisition
- Implement cloud save/sync
- Add more customization options for Clawbert


### Boba Tale

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boba-tale/id1615247565)

**Currently charting:** #121 Top Free · Trivia (US App Store)

Own and manage your own bubble tea shop. Serve customers, discover new recipes, and upgrade your business to build a boba empire. This is a relaxing simulation game where you can explore the town and interact with characters.

**Highlights:** Run a bubble tea shop, Make and serve drinks, Upgrade your shop, Discover new recipes, Build a boba empire, Explore the town, Meet characters

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Basic Coin Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Basic Gem Package | $1.99 | one-time |
| Value Coin Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Value Gem Package | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and aesthetically pleasing
- 🧋 Fun boba-making gameplay
- 🎨 Unique and creative character designs
- 🕰️ Relaxing and chill experience
- 🧠 Engaging crafting/customization mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Short gameplay sessions/timer
- 💰 Expensive upgrades and items
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔁 Repetitive and lacking progression
- 🤔 Unclear mechanics and lack of tutorial

**Reported bugs**

- Progress being reset or lost
- Buttons/interactions not working properly
- Crashes or freezes when opening the app
- Ads interfering with gameplay

**Requested features**

- More boba and tea flavor options
- Longer gameplay sessions
- Ability to hire helpers/staff
- More varied customer interactions
- Additional gameplay modes or minigames


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Clawbert free?

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

### Is Boba Tale free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Clawbert or Boba Tale?

Clawbert is rated higher. Clawbert averages 4.7 out of 5 from 28K ratings, while Boba Tale averages 4.1 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do Clawbert or Boba Tale have ads?

Both Clawbert and Boba Tale show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Clawbert or Boba Tale?

Clawbert ships an update every 4 months, and Boba Tale every 3 weeks. Most recently, Clawbert was updated on September 24, 2026 and Boba Tale on September 22, 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.*