# Space Crab 2 vs Planet Crusher

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Space Crab 2 at 100% against Planet Crusher's 47%. Space Crab 2 also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 16). Planet Crusher's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 23). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Planet Crusher sells 15 one-off in-app purchases. Space Crab 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Crab 2 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Planet Crusher has 1.1K ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Space Crab 2's written reviews are positive against 47% of Planet Crusher's.

Space Crab 2 ships an update fortnightly, Planet Crusher every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Crab 2 | Planet Crusher |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crab-2/id1479929285/reviews)** | [4.4 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-crusher-mine-and-attack/id6738657101/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 23 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 46.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 433 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Rears](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120460355) | [Gryphon Games UG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1781702456) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Planet Crusher

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/planet-crusher-mine-and-attack/id6738657101)

Pilot a powerful mining ship to drill, dig, and destroy planets for rare resources. Upgrade your vessel with deadly weapons and customize builds for unique challenges. Engage in PvP battles, join guilds, and compete on global leaderboards.

**Highlights:** Mine planets for rare resources, Upgrade and customize your ship, Roguelike perks and millions of builds, Engage in PvP battles and Arena fights, Join guilds and compete on leaderboards, Explore alien worlds and adventure maps

**In-app purchases (15)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Welcome Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Equipment Chest Offer 01 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Uncommon Gear Set | $2.99 | one-time |
| Void Breaker Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Void Breaker Epic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Gem Fund - Epic Pass | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pouch of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Epic Rocket Launcher | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mining Income Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Void Breaker Legendary Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Legendary Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Epic Ship - Falcon III | $19.99 | one-time |
| Gem Fund - Legendary Pass | $19.99 | one-time |
| Premium Experience | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 No forced ads
- 🚀 Easy to play and level up
- 💡 Creative and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🤯 Overwhelming number of notifications and transaction screens
- 🐛 Arena issues with update notifications

**Reported bugs**

- Arena update notification issue
- Compatibility problems on older devices

**Requested features**

- Adjust in-game currency pricing
- Improve PvP experience


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Crab 2 free?

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

### Is Planet Crusher free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Space Crab 2 or Planet Crusher?

Space Crab 2 is rated higher. Space Crab 2 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while Planet Crusher averages 4.4 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Space Crab 2 or Planet Crusher have ads?

Planet Crusher shows ads; Space Crab 2 does not.

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

Space Crab 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Planet Crusher every 2 weeks. Most recently, Space Crab 2 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Planet Crusher on October 30, 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.*