# Bugsnax vs Space Crab 2

The clearest difference is rating: Space Crab 2 at 5.0 against Bugsnax's 4.5. Space Crab 2 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 81%). Bugsnax's advantage is ratings volume (1.8K vs 23). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Bugsnax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Crab 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Crab 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bugsnax has 1.8K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 81% of Bugsnax's written reviews are positive against 100% of Space Crab 2's.

Bugsnax ships an update every 2 weeks, Space Crab 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Bugsnax | Space Crab 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (1.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugsnax/id1449161497/reviews) | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crab-2/id1479929285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.8K** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 80.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 2.0 GB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Young Horses, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1017367212) | [Andrew Rears](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120460355) |

## What reviewers say

### Bugsnax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bugsnax/id1449161497)

Embark on an island adventure to capture and feed unique creatures to your companions. Uncover the secrets of Snaktooth Island and the mysterious Bugsnax.

**Highlights:** Capture mysterious creatures, Feed creatures to friends, Explore an island, Solve island mysteries, Discover creature origins

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bugsnax Full Game | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Unique and engaging gameplay
- 👍 Excellent character design and writing
- 🎨 Beautiful and creative visuals
- 🎶 Fantastic soundtrack
- 🤯 Unexpected story twists and turns

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Full game requires purchase after demo
- 🤔 Some areas locked behind paywall in demo
- 🐛 Occasional glitches and crashes reported

**Reported bugs**

- Glitches with grappling hook and fire
- Difficulty accessing certain areas in demo
- Crashes and performance issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- More Bugsnax varieties and new islands
- Ability to tame and utilize Bugsnax abilities
- Sequel or DLC to continue the story
- Free or lower-priced full game option


### Space Crab 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crab-2/id1479929285)

Embark on a journey home with a familiar crustacean, now accompanied by new friends. Navigate through space, dodge obstacles, collect currency, and unlock a vast array of characters and planets in this engaging adventure.

**Highlights:** Dodge meteors, Collect coins, Recruit new friends, Explore 7 new planets, Unlock 80+ crabs and creatures, New soundtrack

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Bugsnax free?

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

### Is Space Crab 2 free?

Space Crab 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Bugsnax or Space Crab 2?

Space Crab 2 is rated higher. Bugsnax averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.8K ratings, while Space Crab 2 averages 5.0 from 23 ratings.

### Do Bugsnax or Space Crab 2 have ads?

Neither Bugsnax nor Space Crab 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Bugsnax or Space Crab 2?

Bugsnax ships an update every 2 weeks, and Space Crab 2 fortnightly. Most recently, Bugsnax was updated on October 21, 2026 and Space Crab 2 on October 10, 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.*