Comparison

Claw Machine Master vs ClawKnight

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Claw Machine Master

Control real arcade claw machines remotely from your smartphone and win actual prizes. Enjoy a realistic arcade experience with live video and low-latency controls, with prizes delivered to your home. Free plays are available for new users and through daily logins.

Highlights
  • Remotely control real claw machines
  • High-quality live streaming
  • Multiple machine types
  • New prizes added daily
  • Practice machines for beginners
  • Customer support
Features
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Play real claw machines online and win prizes from home. Claw Machine Master is an online claw machine game that lets you remotely control real arcade claw machines using your smartphone. Enjoy a realistic arcade experience with high-quality live video and low-latency controls. Win real prizes and have them delivered to you. New User Campaign Now Available Sign up and enjoy free plays. Earn points with daily logins and increase your chances to play for free. Beginners are welcome. Key Features Remotely control real claw machines High-quality live streaming with stable controls Multiple machine types available including takoyaki-style platforms and bridge setups New prizes added every day including figures, plush toys, snacks, and more Practice machines available for beginners Customer support available for a smooth experience Recommended For Fans of claw machines and arcade games Players looking for an online claw machine game Those who want to win real prizes from home Beginners who want to practice claw machine skills Collectors who enjoy figures, snacks, and fun items How to Play 1. Choose a machine or prize 2. Watch other players and learn strategies 3. Control the claw with simple taps 4. Win and receive your prize Important Notice This app uses live video streaming and real-time controls. Network conditions may affect video quality or response time. For the best experience, please play in a stable network environment. Official Website https://claw.jp/ Official X @C_G_M_OFFICIAL System Requirements iOS 11.0 or later Recommended Network Wi-Fi Terms of Use https://claw.jp/kiyaku4.php Privacy Policy https://claw.jp/privacypolicy4.php UFO Catcher is a registered trademark or trademark of SEGA Corporation or its affiliates.

About

ClawKnight

Embark on an adventure to save a town by catching a doll. Recruit NPCs with unique functions to your village and collect a variety of equipment, headwear, and emojis. Unlock special story moments and CGs by meeting certain conditions.

Highlights
  • Doll catching gameplay
  • NPC recruitment and village building
  • Avatar customization with equipment
  • CG collection and story unlocks
  • Emoji system
Features
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This is a story of a brave man who saves a town by catch the doll. Come! to claw it! ×Extension town You can recruit NPC to stay in your village, they aslo have different functions. × Avatar system There are many of equipment, headwear, and emojis waiting for your collect. ×CG collection After reaching certain conditions, you will open the story with NPC and unlock all CG!

Screenshots

Claw Machine Master4 screens
ClawKnight4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Claw Machine Master at 77% against ClawKnight's 0%. Claw Machine Master also leads on rating (2.9 vs 1.7) and ratings volume (404 vs 3). ClawKnight's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 6 weeks) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Claw Machine Master sells 7 one-off in-app purchases and ClawKnight sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Claw Machine Master holds the better App Store score, 2.9 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Claw Machine Master has 404 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Claw Machine Master's written reviews are positive against 0% of ClawKnight's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Claw Machine Master ships an update every 6 weeks, ClawKnight every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Claw Machine Master versus ClawKnight: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClaw Machine MasterClawKnight
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (404 ratings) — better1.7 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews76.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings404 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.67.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB195 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCRANEGAME JAPANChin-Hong Lin

Customer experience

Claw Machine Master

All ratings404 ratings
Positive44.8%
Neutral7.4%
Negative47.8%
Written reviews447 reviews
Positive76.7%
Neutral2.9%
Negative20.4%

ClawKnight

All ratings3 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral33.3%
Negative66.7%

Bugs and requests

Claw Machine Master

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Prizes not being delivered as promised
  • Accounts being wrongly flagged for multiple accounts
  • Payment issues and unexpected charges

Requested features

4 requests
  • Search function to find specific prizes
  • More free play opportunities
  • Improved camera quality
  • Ability to change shipping address

ClawKnight

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Claw Machine Master

One-time7
  • 840 points$6.99
  • 2100 points$19.99
  • 1510 points$19.99
Show 4 more
  • 3650 points$29.99
  • 2600 points$29.99
  • 7000 points$59.99
  • 5000 points$59.99
6 purchases

ClawKnight

One-time6
  • Coin x 2500$0.99
  • Coin x15000$3.99
  • Exp Ring(+Coin*5500)$4.99
Show 3 more
  • Coin Ring(+Coin*5500)$4.99
  • Coin x25000$5.99
  • Artifact Ring(+Coin*35000)$7.99

Questions

Is Claw Machine Master free?
Claw Machine Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ClawKnight free?
ClawKnight is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Claw Machine Master or ClawKnight?
Claw Machine Master is rated higher. Claw Machine Master averages 2.9 out of 5 from 404 ratings, while ClawKnight averages 1.7 from 3 ratings.
Do Claw Machine Master or ClawKnight have ads?
Neither Claw Machine Master nor ClawKnight shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Claw Machine Master or ClawKnight?
Claw Machine Master ships an update every 6 weeks, and ClawKnight every 4 days. Most recently, Claw Machine Master was updated on September 28, 2026 and ClawKnight on August 22, 2026.

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