# Springer vs Space Crab VS

The clearest difference is rating: Space Crab VS at 5.0 against Springer's 4.2. Space Crab VS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 3 months). Springer's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 3). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Space Crab VS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Springer has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 98% of Springer's written reviews are positive against 100% of Space Crab VS's.

Springer ships an update every 3 months, Space Crab VS daily. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Springer | Space Crab VS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springer/id309210359/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crab-vs/id6450244739/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 97.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | **Free** |
| Size | 33 MB | 166 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [TMSOFT](https://appshunter.io/developer/288669797) | [Andrew Rears](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120460355) |

## What reviewers say

### Springer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/springer/id309210359)

Bounce and jump through an exciting space adventure. Navigate platforms, grab rockets for boosts, and avoid obstacles. Compete with friends and players worldwide on a global leaderboard.

**Highlights:** Infinite vertical scrolling adventure, Responsive touch controls, Space exploration, Global leaderboard, Game Center integration

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Easy to learn
- 👍 Fun and enjoyable
- 👍 Smooth controls
- 👍 Great time killer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Sometimes boring
- 🤔 Enemies get in the way
- 🤔 Too hard
- 🤔 Not worth the price (older review)

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashed when trying to play music (older review)

**Requested features**

- Bring back old version with levels
- Add music playback
- Optional time limit
- Checkpoints for levels
- Level select option


### Space Crab VS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crab-vs/id6450244739)

Engage in arcade-style battles against other crabs, forming alliances and rivalries. Unlock over 20 unique crabs, each with special abilities, and explore the galaxy in story mode or challenge friends in local multiplayer.

**Highlights:** Arcade action gameplay, Unlockable crabs with unique abilities, Story mode with galactic exploration, Local multiplayer battles, Special attacks and meteor collection

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Springer free?

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

### Is Space Crab VS free?

Space Crab VS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Springer or Space Crab VS?

Space Crab VS is rated higher. Springer averages 4.2 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Space Crab VS averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Springer or Space Crab VS have ads?

Springer shows ads; Space Crab VS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Springer or Space Crab VS?

Springer ships an update every 3 months, and Space Crab VS daily. Most recently, Springer was updated on October 6, 2026 and Space Crab VS on October 7, 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.*