# APPICS vs CRATOS GLOBAL

The clearest difference is review sentiment: APPICS at 90% against CRATOS GLOBAL's 52%. APPICS also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). CRATOS GLOBAL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and rating (4.2 vs 4.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. APPICS sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. CRATOS GLOBAL asks for nothing beyond the download.

CRATOS GLOBAL holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of APPICS's written reviews are positive against 52% of CRATOS GLOBAL's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

APPICS ships an update every 3 weeks, CRATOS GLOBAL every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | APPICS | CRATOS GLOBAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appics/id1353860042/reviews) | **[4.2 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cratos-global/id1597253092/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 14 |
| Positive reviews | **89.7% of reviews** | 51.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 207 MB | 72 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [APPICS AG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353860041) | [Pharos Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1543715977) |

## What reviewers say

### APPICS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/appics/id1353860042)

This app rewards users for their time and contributions to social media through a decentralized system. Share photos and short videos, engage with content through upvotes and comments, and earn tokens that can be exchanged or staked. The more active you are, the greater your influence and rewards.

**Highlights:** Decentralized contribution-reward-system, Earn APX tokens for content and upvotes, Share photos and short videos, Upvote and comment on content, In-app wallet for token management, Stake tokens to increase voting power

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| variable_229_99 | $229.99 | one-time |
| variable_239_99 | $239.99 | one-time |
| variable_249_99 | $249.99 | one-time |
| variable_399_99 | $399.99 | one-time |
| variable_499_99 | $499.99 | one-time |
| variable_599_99 | $599.99 | one-time |
| variable_699_99 | $699.99 | one-time |
| variable_799_99 | $799.99 | one-time |
| variable_899_99 | $899.99 | one-time |
| variable_999_99 | $999.99 | one-time |


### CRATOS GLOBAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cratos-global/id1597253092)

This platform allows users to create and participate in polls on current issues, earning cryptocurrency rewards for their engagement. It provides real-time vote results, a discussion forum, and opportunities to earn tokens through various community contributions.

**Highlights:** Create and participate in polls, Earn cryptocurrency (CRTS), Real-time vote results, Discussion forum, Referral rewards, Blockchain recorded results

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is APPICS free?

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

### Is CRATOS GLOBAL free?

CRATOS GLOBAL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, APPICS or CRATOS GLOBAL?

CRATOS GLOBAL is rated higher. APPICS averages 4.0 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while CRATOS GLOBAL averages 4.2 from 14 ratings.

### Do APPICS or CRATOS GLOBAL have ads?

Both APPICS and CRATOS GLOBAL show ads.

### Which is updated more often, APPICS or CRATOS GLOBAL?

APPICS ships an update every 3 weeks, and CRATOS GLOBAL every 9 months. Most recently, APPICS was updated on October 20, 2026 and CRATOS GLOBAL 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.*