# Half Balance vs Crane Rescue 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Crane Rescue 3D at 4.4 against Half Balance's 2.6. Crane Rescue 3D also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 32). Half Balance's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crane Rescue 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Half Balance asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crane Rescue 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crane Rescue 3D has 12K ratings behind it against 32, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Half Balance's written reviews are positive against 6% of Crane Rescue 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Half Balance | Crane Rescue 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.6 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-balance/id1446537577/reviews) | **[4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crane-rescue-3d/id1581753546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 32 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **20.0% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 125 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Geisha Tokyo Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/304321146) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### Half Balance

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/half-balance/id1446537577)

A simple yet addictive game where players balance various materials by combining weights. Experience exhilarating moments when achieving balance on the first try. Features diverse graphics and sound effects for an engaging experience.

**Highlights:** Weight balancing gameplay, Multiple game modes, Variety of graphical themes, Unique character designs, Diamond collection, Comforting sound effects

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 Half Balance free?

Half Balance is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crane Rescue 3D free?

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

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

Crane Rescue 3D is rated higher. Half Balance averages 2.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while Crane Rescue 3D averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.

### Do Half Balance or Crane Rescue 3D have ads?

Crane Rescue 3D shows ads; Half Balance does not.

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

Half Balance ships an update every 2 weeks, and Crane Rescue 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, Half Balance was updated on November 2, 2026 and Crane Rescue 3D on November 11, 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.*