# Tendrils® vs ClawCrazy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tendrils® at none against ClawCrazy's 11. Tendrils® also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). ClawCrazy's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 8) and chart position (#179 vs unranked). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ClawCrazy sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Tendrils® asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tendrils® holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ClawCrazy has 11K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tendrils® ships an update every 10 days, ClawCrazy weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tendrils® | ClawCrazy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tendrils/id1497189082/reviews)** | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clawcrazy-real-claw-machine/id1598114557/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 8 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | — | 82.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#179** |
| Size | 18 MB | 136 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jean Garretson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882478133) | [Arcade Apps LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1598114559) |

## What reviewers say

### Tendrils®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tendrils/id1497189082)

Help save monarch butterflies in this engaging game by planting milkweed seeds. A fun and educational experience for players of all ages.

**Highlights:** Save monarch butterflies, Plant milkweed seeds, Educational gameplay, Fun for all ages

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### ClawCrazy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/clawcrazy-real-claw-machine/id1598114557)

**Currently charting:** #179 Top Grossing · Simulation (US App Store)

Control real arcade claw machines and other skill-based games live from your smartphone. Win physical prizes, tech gadgets, and gift cards, with worldwide shipping available. Collect tickets to redeem for exclusive merchandise.

**Highlights:** Play live arcade claw machines, Win real prizes and tech gadgets, Control machines in real-time, Multi-angle HD streaming, Redeem tickets for exclusive merch, Worldwide prize delivery

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Package | $3.99 | one-time |
| Shipping Promo | $3.99 | one-time |
| Small Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| VIP Pacakge | $4.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| $7.99 Token Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Package | $9.99 | one-time |
| Silver Package | $24.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Package | $39.99 | one-time |
| Gold Package | $49.99 | one-time |
| 1400 Tokens | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Responsive and smooth gameplay
- 💰 Free tokens and prizes upon signup
- 📦 Fast and free shipping of prizes
- 👍 Variety of games and machines
- 🎉 Fun and engaging arcade experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional glitches and app crashes
- 💰 Expensive token prices for gameplay
- 🤔 Difficulty winning some games
- 🚫 Issues with receiving prizes

**Reported bugs**

- Claw freezing during gameplay
- Prizes not being delivered as promised
- Account and login issues

**Requested features**

- Free daily login coins or tokens
- Personalized spending limits
- Ability to dispute and resolve issues with gameplay
- More free-to-play options


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tendrils® free?

Tendrils® is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ClawCrazy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Tendrils® or ClawCrazy?

Tendrils® is rated higher. Tendrils® averages 5.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while ClawCrazy averages 4.7 from 11K ratings.

### Do Tendrils® or ClawCrazy have ads?

Neither Tendrils® nor ClawCrazy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tendrils® or ClawCrazy?

Tendrils® ships an update every 10 days, and ClawCrazy weekly. Most recently, Tendrils® was updated on October 24, 2026 and ClawCrazy on October 24, 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.*