# Arena 8 vs Tiny Crawler

The clearest difference is rating: Arena 8 at 4.8 against Tiny Crawler's 4.5. Arena 8 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and ratings volume (6 vs 2). Tiny Crawler's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arena 8 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiny Crawler sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Arena 8 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively.

Arena 8 ships an update every 5 months, Tiny Crawler every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arena 8 | Tiny Crawler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arena-8/id1568939140/reviews)** | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-crawler/id6747913212/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 70 MB | 68 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Seppo Suorsa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568939142) | [gabriel maldonado](https://appshunter.io/developer/1464635951) |

## What reviewers say

### Arena 8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arena-8/id1568939140)

Manage a team of fantasy gladiators in tactical turn-based battles. Recruit, equip, and train fighters to compete in a league championship. This old-school manager game offers strategic depth without ads or waiting times.

**Highlights:** Turn-based tactical battles, Gladiator team management, Recruit and equip fighters, RPG elements with skill progression, Fantasy gladiator league, No ads or energy waiting

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 18 Extra Character Classes | $4.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Crawler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-crawler/id6747913212)

Explore a grim, procedurally generated underworld in this pixel-art roguelite. Battle unique enemies, disarm traps, and make meaningful choices in tactical turn-based combat. Discover hidden treasures and powerful artifacts in a dark fantasy urban decay setting.

**Highlights:** Procedurally generated levels, Tactical turn-based combat, Unique enemies and traps, Mysterious events and hidden treasures, Character progression (DnD rules), Permadeath, Crafting system

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Crawler - Full Version | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arena 8 free?

Arena 8 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Crawler free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arena 8 or Tiny Crawler?

Arena 8 is rated higher. Arena 8 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Tiny Crawler averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Arena 8 or Tiny Crawler have ads?

Neither Arena 8 nor Tiny Crawler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arena 8 or Tiny Crawler?

Arena 8 ships an update every 5 months, and Tiny Crawler every 2 months. Most recently, Arena 8 was updated on October 15, 2026 and Tiny Crawler on October 12, 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.*