# Nanosaur 2 vs Creature Crafter

The clearest difference is price: Creature Crafter at Free against Nanosaur 2's $3.99. Creature Crafter also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). Nanosaur 2's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Creature Crafter is free to download; Nanosaur 2 costs $3.99 up front. Creature Crafter sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Nanosaur 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Creature Crafter holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Creature Crafter has 11K ratings behind it against 45, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Nanosaur 2's written reviews are positive against 72% of Creature Crafter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Nanosaur 2 ships an update every 2 months, Creature Crafter weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Nanosaur 2 | Creature Crafter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.0 (45 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanosaur-2/id293519917/reviews) | **[4.8 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creature-crafter/id1564115819/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 45 | **11K** |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 82 MB | 844 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Pangea Software, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/281736538) | [Daniel Lochner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1514574920) |

## What reviewers say

### Nanosaur 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanosaur-2/id293519917)

Pilot a futuristic, weaponized flying dinosaur to battle enemies and retrieve dinosaur eggs. Engage in thrilling single or multiplayer modes with various game types like Battle, Capture the Flag, and Race. Collect powerups for an arsenal of destructive weaponry.

**Highlights:** Single and multiplayer modes, Game controller support, AirPlay support, Live broadcasting, Dinosaur flight simulation, Multiple multiplayer game types

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth and responsive controls
- 🎨 Stunning graphics and visuals
- 🕹️ Engaging and challenging gameplay
- 💰 Great value for the price
- 🕹️ Classic game experience translated well to mobile

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- ⏱️ Levels are too long with no mid-level save option
- 🗺️ Lack of map or indicators for egg locations
- 💥 Instant death from collisions is frustrating
- 🎮 Controls can be difficult to master at first

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on launch for some users
- Multiplayer mode not functioning properly
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add mid-level save/checkpoint system
- Include map with egg locations marked
- Implement different difficulty settings
- Add more levels and gameplay variety
- Allow customization of controls and sensitivity


### Creature Crafter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/creature-crafter/id1564115819)

Design unique creatures with extensive customization tools, then bring them to life to explore vibrant online worlds with friends. Collect new parts to enhance abilities, complete quests, battle foes, and engage in minigames or roleplaying.

**Highlights:** Creature building and customization, Online multiplayer exploration, Collect and upgrade creature parts, Quest completion and battles, Minigames and roleplaying, Procedural animation for environments

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |
| Supporter | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great game
- 👍 Soothing sounds
- 👍 Easy to play
- 👍 Accurate representation
- 👍 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen gets stuck in servers
- 🐛 Glitches with body parts and mouths
- 🐛 Difficulty with resizing and positioning body parts
- 🐛 Black screen issues
- 🐛 Camera control problems

**Reported bugs**

- Screen going black and freezing
- Inability to move the camera
- Creatures turning into recent creations when saved
- Difficulty with resizing and positioning body parts
- Issues with the creature workshop and unlocking parts

**Requested features**

- Add more body parts, accessories, and customization options
- Implement a map maker for mobile
- Add more maps and environments to explore
- Introduce a cell stage, tribal stage, and civilization stage
- Implement a spawn tool to summon created creatures


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Nanosaur 2 free?

Nanosaur 2 costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Creature Crafter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Nanosaur 2 or Creature Crafter?

Creature Crafter is rated higher. Nanosaur 2 averages 4.0 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Creature Crafter averages 4.8 from 11K ratings.

### Do Nanosaur 2 or Creature Crafter have ads?

Creature Crafter shows ads; Nanosaur 2 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Nanosaur 2 or Creature Crafter?

Nanosaur 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Creature Crafter weekly. Most recently, Nanosaur 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Creature Crafter 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.*