# DNGRZ vs Crane Rescue 3D

The clearest difference is ads: DNGRZ at none against Crane Rescue 3D's shown. DNGRZ also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). Crane Rescue 3D's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 8). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DNGRZ sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Crane Rescue 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for DNGRZ against 4.4 for Crane Rescue 3D. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crane Rescue 3D has 12K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DNGRZ | Crane Rescue 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dngrz-elevator-simulator/id1236434607/reviews)** | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crane-rescue-3d/id1581753546/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [HOSTAO L.L.C](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740692295) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### DNGRZ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dngrz-elevator-simulator/id1236434607)

Control an elevator mechanism to avoid obstacles and guide a person to safety. Tap the screen to change the direction of movement and navigate through challenging levels.

**Highlights:** Tap-to-change direction gameplay, Elevator control mechanism, Obstacle avoidance challenges, Rescue a person objective, Simple, intuitive controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


### Crane Rescue 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crane-rescue-3d/id1581753546)

Experience the thrill of operating a crane in this realistic 3D physics simulation. Lift various vehicles, solve cargo transport puzzles, and even undertake rescue missions. Upgrade your equipment and master the art of the claw to become a professional engineer.

**Highlights:** Realistic 3D physics simulation, Operate cranes with joystick controls, Solve cargo transport puzzles, Perform rescue missions, Upgrade crane equipment, Master the claw mechanism

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| noads+all skins | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Interesting gameplay
- 👍 Game concept is good

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🚨 Excessive ads
- ⏱️ Too much time spent watching ads vs playing
- 🔍 Levels become repetitive and boring
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes or crashes after ads
- Unable to load or start the game

**Requested features**

- Reduce number of ads
- Provide an ad-free paid version
- Increase level difficulty and variety


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DNGRZ free?

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

### Is Crane Rescue 3D free?

Crane Rescue 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, DNGRZ or Crane Rescue 3D?

DNGRZ is rated higher. DNGRZ averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Crane Rescue 3D averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.

### Do DNGRZ or Crane Rescue 3D have ads?

Crane Rescue 3D shows ads; DNGRZ does not.

### Which is updated more often, DNGRZ or Crane Rescue 3D?

DNGRZ ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crane Rescue 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, DNGRZ was updated on October 24, 2026 and Crane Rescue 3D on November 2, 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.*