# Fidget Spin vs Cart Crash

Fidget Spin and Cart Crash both sit at 4.1 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Cart Crash's written reviews are positive against 36% of Fidget Spin's. Cart Crash also leads on ratings volume (9K vs 172). Fidget Spin's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Fidget Spin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Cart Crash sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cart Crash holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cart Crash has 9K ratings behind it against 172, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of Fidget Spin's written reviews are positive against 75% of Cart Crash's.

Fidget Spin ships an update weekly, Cart Crash every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fidget Spin | Cart Crash |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (172 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidget-spin/id1231914987/reviews) | **[4.3 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cart-crash-roller-coaster/id1604533993/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 172 | **9K** |
| Positive reviews | 35.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 48 MB | 211 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [tastypill](https://appshunter.io/developer/1022434729) | [AI Games FZ](https://appshunter.io/developer/1478916023) |

## What reviewers say

### Fidget Spin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fidget-spin/id1231914987)

Experience the viral fidget spinner sensation with this engaging game. Tap to keep the spinner in motion and avoid letting it fall. Master three distinct game modes with more on the way.

**Highlights:** Tap to spin, Avoid falling, Three game modes, More modes coming soon

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 🎨 Wide variety of fidget spinners
- 😊 Helps with stress and ADHD

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of challenge or progression
- 💰 Excessive advertisements
- 🐛 Technical issues and bugs

**Reported bugs**

- Spinner not responding to taps
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Incompatibility with some devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and challenges
- Ability to customize spinners
- Leaderboards and multiplayer


### Cart Crash

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cart-crash-roller-coaster/id1604533993)

Control a thrilling roller coaster, collecting carts and navigating challenging obstacles. Master timing to avoid crashes and rescue passengers. Unlock new carts, skins, and themes across over 1,000 levels of colorful 3D gameplay.

**Highlights:** Over 1,000 levels, Test reaction skills, Unlock new carts and skins, Collect coins, keys, and treasure boxes, Colorful 3D gameplay, Roller coaster rescue missions

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🤩 Fun and entertaining
- 💯 Enjoyable offline experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🙄 Too many ads
- 🤬 Inability to skip ads
- 🔇 Lacking sound effects

**Reported bugs**

- Sound button not working
- Inappropriate ads for children

**Requested features**

- More skins and customization options
- Louder sound effects


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fidget Spin free?

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

### Is Cart Crash free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fidget Spin or Cart Crash?

Cart Crash is rated higher. Fidget Spin averages 4.1 out of 5 from 172 ratings, while Cart Crash averages 4.3 from 9K ratings.

### Do Fidget Spin or Cart Crash have ads?

Cart Crash shows ads; Fidget Spin does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fidget Spin or Cart Crash?

Fidget Spin ships an update weekly, and Cart Crash every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fidget Spin was updated on October 23, 2026 and Cart Crash on October 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.*