# Shark Attack vs Crab Run

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Crab Run at 100% against Shark Attack's 54%. Crab Run also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 15). Shark Attack's advantage is ratings volume (10K vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Shark Attack sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Crab Run asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crab Run holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shark Attack has 10K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of Shark Attack's written reviews are positive against 100% of Crab Run's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Shark Attack | Crab Run |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-attack-simulator-games/id1489941954/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crab-run/id1576163681/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 54.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 219 MB | 134 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Free Pixel Games Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1222670065) | [Engin Ulukurtlar](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546844868) |

## What reviewers say

### Shark Attack

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shark-attack-simulator-games/id1489941954)

Experience the thrill of being a powerful shark in a 3D underwater world. Hunt beach-goers, other sea creatures, and evolve your shark to dominate the food chain. Explore diverse environments and choose from various shark species.

**Highlights:** Play as a hungry killer shark, Hunt beach-goers and sea creatures, Evolve and strengthen your shark, Compete for top of the food chain, Choose from many shark species, Hunt on beaches or underwater

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pile of Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| Sack Of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bag of Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Block Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Doryaspis Chest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pocketful of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Saw Shark Chest | $4.99 | one-time |
| Anglerfish Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Angel Shark Chest | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hemicyclaspis Chest | $19.99 | one-time |
| Case of Coins | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun gameplay
- 🦈 Shark-themed game
- 😊 Satisfying experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Too many ads
- 🕰️ Short gameplay duration
- 💰 Misleading coin rewards

**Reported bugs**

- Inconsistent coin rewards
- Gameplay freezes and crashes

**Requested features**

- Longer gameplay duration
- More varied gameplay modes
- Improved ad system


### Crab Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crab-run/id1576163681)

Rescue baby crabs from nets using your claws. Navigate through the water, avoiding dangerous sharks. Collect as many crabs as possible to achieve a high score.

**Highlights:** Crab rescue gameplay, Claw mechanics, Shark avoidance, High score collection, Simple controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Shark Attack free?

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

### Is Crab Run free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Shark Attack or Crab Run?

Crab Run is rated higher. Shark Attack averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while Crab Run averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Shark Attack or Crab Run have ads?

Both Shark Attack and Crab Run show ads.

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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.*