# FireFighter 3D (Sim) vs Crane Rescue 3D

The clearest difference is rating: Crane Rescue 3D at 4.4 against FireFighter 3D (Sim)'s 3.5. Crane Rescue 3D also leads on ratings volume (12K vs 111). FireFighter 3D (Sim)'s advantage is review sentiment (47% vs 6%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crane Rescue 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. FireFighter 3D (Sim) asks for nothing beyond the download.

Crane Rescue 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crane Rescue 3D has 12K ratings behind it against 111, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of FireFighter 3D (Sim)'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.

FireFighter 3D (Sim) ships an update monthly, Crane Rescue 3D every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | FireFighter 3D (Sim) | Crane Rescue 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefighter-3d-sim/id1531719692/reviews) | **[4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crane-rescue-3d/id1581753546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 111 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 6.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 219 MB | 282 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Playcus Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1451803459) | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) |

## What reviewers say

### FireFighter 3D (Sim)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/firefighter-3d-sim/id1531719692)

Experience the thrill of firefighting in this engaging simulation game. Respond to emergencies and put out fires with realistic gameplay mechanics. Become a hero and save the day!

**Highlights:** Realistic firefighting simulation, Engaging gameplay, Heroic rescue missions, 3D graphics

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 FireFighter 3D (Sim) free?

FireFighter 3D (Sim) 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, FireFighter 3D (Sim) or Crane Rescue 3D?

Crane Rescue 3D is rated higher. FireFighter 3D (Sim) averages 3.5 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Crane Rescue 3D averages 4.4 from 12K ratings.

### Do FireFighter 3D (Sim) or Crane Rescue 3D have ads?

Both FireFighter 3D (Sim) and Crane Rescue 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, FireFighter 3D (Sim) or Crane Rescue 3D?

FireFighter 3D (Sim) ships an update monthly, and Crane Rescue 3D every 2 weeks. Most recently, FireFighter 3D (Sim) was updated on October 21, 2026 and Crane Rescue 3D on October 21, 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.*