# ClawKnight vs TokyoCatch Claw Machine

The clearest difference is rating: TokyoCatch Claw Machine at 3.7 against ClawKnight's 1.7. TokyoCatch Claw Machine also leads on review sentiment (27% vs 0%) and ratings volume (1K vs 3). ClawKnight's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClawKnight sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and TokyoCatch Claw Machine sells 17 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

TokyoCatch Claw Machine holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: TokyoCatch Claw Machine has 1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of ClawKnight's written reviews are positive against 27% of TokyoCatch Claw Machine's.

ClawKnight ships an update every 4 days, TokyoCatch Claw Machine every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ClawKnight | TokyoCatch Claw Machine |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clawknight/id1375409894/reviews) | **[3.7 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyocatch-claw-machine/id1485188384/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1K** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **27.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 195 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Chin-Hong Lin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1401444972) | [ICHIGO Inc. (Japan)](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485188383) |

## What reviewers say

### ClawKnight

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clawknight/id1375409894)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin x 2500 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coin x15000 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Exp Ring(+Coin*5500) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin Ring(+Coin*5500) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coin x25000 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Artifact Ring(+Coin*35000) | $7.99 | one-time |


### TokyoCatch Claw Machine

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tokyocatch-claw-machine/id1485188384)

Experience the thrill of live Japanese crane games and win real prizes from home. Play UFO catchers and other claw machines, with daily logins for free tickets and international shipping for your winnings.

**Highlights:** Live crane game gameplay, Win and ship real prizes, UFO catcher games, Daily free tickets, International shipping, Limited edition Japanese figures

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome パック | $1.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Beginner パック | $4.99 | one-time |
| Beginner Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Atomic バンドル | $9.99 | one-time |
| Atomic Bundle | $11.99 | one-time |
| Star バンドル | $19.99 | one-time |
| Star Bundle | $24.99 | one-time |
| Meteor Bundle | $36.99 | one-time |
| Starter Bundle | $41.99 | one-time |
| Planet Bundle | $54.99 | one-time |
| Nebula バンドル | $79.99 | one-time |
| Nebula Bundle | $99.99 | one-time |
| Cosmic Bundle | $124.99 | one-time |
| Adventure バンドル | $188.99 | one-time |
| Galaxy Bundle | $249.99 | one-time |
| Professional Bundle | $369.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎉 Fun and engaging claw game experience
- 🎁 Variety of high-quality prizes
- 🚚 Free shipping on orders
- 👍 Responsive and helpful customer support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Frequent technical issues and glitches
- 🤖 Suspected use of bots/snipers to win prizes
- 🤔 Unclear prize drop mechanics

**Reported bugs**

- Laggy controls and unresponsive crane movements
- Accounts being suspended or deactivated without explanation
- Inconsistent prize delivery and lack of refunds for lost prizes

**Requested features**

- Daily free plays or gems
- Improved claw strength and prize positioning
- Better transparency on win rates and prize availability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ClawKnight free?

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

### Is TokyoCatch Claw Machine free?

TokyoCatch Claw Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ClawKnight or TokyoCatch Claw Machine?

TokyoCatch Claw Machine is rated higher. ClawKnight averages 1.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while TokyoCatch Claw Machine averages 3.7 from 1K ratings.

### Do ClawKnight or TokyoCatch Claw Machine have ads?

TokyoCatch Claw Machine shows ads; ClawKnight does not.

### Which is updated more often, ClawKnight or TokyoCatch Claw Machine?

ClawKnight ships an update every 4 days, and TokyoCatch Claw Machine every 3 weeks. Most recently, ClawKnight was updated on August 22, 2026 and TokyoCatch Claw Machine on September 29, 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.*