# Crane Rescue 3D vs Rope and Pull

The clearest difference is rating: Rope and Pull at 5.0 against Crane Rescue 3D's 4.4. Rope and Pull also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (33% vs 6%). Crane Rescue 3D's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crane Rescue 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Rope and Pull asks for nothing beyond the download.

Rope and Pull holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crane Rescue 3D has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 6% of Crane Rescue 3D's written reviews are positive against 33% of Rope and Pull's.

Crane Rescue 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, Rope and Pull every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crane Rescue 3D | Rope and Pull |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crane-rescue-3d/id1581753546/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rope-and-pull/id1628052981/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 6.3% of reviews | **33.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 282 MB | 320 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lion Studios](https://appshunter.io/developer/1362220666) | [Devi Ganesh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1426589662) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Rope and Pull

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rope-and-pull/id1628052981)

Connect ropes between objects and your vehicle to pull them with powerful horsepower. Drag and drop ropes, then tap to initiate the pull. Enjoy handcrafted levels and unlock new environments in this stress-relieving game suitable for all ages.

**Highlights:** Connect ropes between objects and vehicles, Pull objects with horsepower, Drag and drop rope connections, Handcrafted levels, Unlockable new environments, Stress reliever

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crane Rescue 3D free?

Crane Rescue 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Rope and Pull free?

Rope and Pull is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crane Rescue 3D or Rope and Pull?

Rope and Pull is rated higher. Crane Rescue 3D averages 4.4 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Rope and Pull averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Crane Rescue 3D or Rope and Pull have ads?

Both Crane Rescue 3D and Rope and Pull show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crane Rescue 3D or Rope and Pull?

Crane Rescue 3D ships an update every 2 weeks, and Rope and Pull every 3 weeks. Most recently, Crane Rescue 3D was updated on October 22, 2026 and Rope and Pull on October 18, 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.*