Comparison

Crazy John vs Stranded In The Forest

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Crazy John

Embark on a post-apocalyptic journey as a lone survivor fighting mutated zombies in underground tunnels. Upgrade weapons and stats, utilize power-ups, and battle bosses across eerie landscapes in a retro pixel art style.

Highlights
  • Creepy-cool pixel art style
  • Unlimited levels
  • Four eerie landscapes
  • Full weapon upgrade system
  • Full stat upgrade system
  • Awesome power-ups and vehicles
  • Crazy bosses
Features
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*NOW FREE for a LIMITED TIME!* ZOMBIES roam the EARTH... HUMANITY takes REFUGE UNDERGROUND... ONE MAN makes a STAND... ▶▶▶ [2046] In the aftermath of total global nuclear warfare, humanity abandoned the surface of the earth, and relocated to a network of underground tunnels… Those few that remained above were contaminated by radioactive dust. The results were… horrifying… One man wasn't about to give up on the place he still called home. They called him crazy… Crazy John... ▶▶▶ • creepy-COOL pixel STYLE • UNLIMITED levels • 4 EERIE landscapes • FULL weapon UPGRADE sytem • FULL stat UPGRADE system • AWESOME power-ups and VEHICLES • FANTASTIC sound-track • CRAZY BOSSES! ▶▶▶ http://twitter.com/TRINITIgames http://facebook.com/TRINITIgames

About

Stranded In The Forest

Survive a terrifying forest filled with monsters. Armed with only a weapon, your goal is to last the night and defeat creatures to earn points. Use these points to acquire more powerful armaments and increase your chances of survival.

Highlights
  • Monster hunting gameplay
  • Weapon upgrades
  • Point-based progression
  • Survival mechanics
  • Third-person perspective
Features
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A normal night of camping becomes all of sudden a nightmare where survival is the only option.

Screenshots

Crazy John4 screens
Stranded In The Forest4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Crazy John at 3.8 against Stranded In The Forest's 1.0. Crazy John also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 11 months). Stranded In The Forest's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Crazy John sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Stranded In The Forest asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Crazy John holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crazy John has 127 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Crazy John ships an update every 4 weeks, Stranded In The Forest every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Crazy John versus Stranded In The Forest: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCrazy JohnStranded In The Forest
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (127 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews65.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings127 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS3.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB348 MB
Age rating17+12+
DeveloperTriniti Interactive LimitedRodwel Polanco Martinez

Customer experience

Crazy John

All ratings126 ratings
Positive65.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative23.0%
Written reviews287 reviews
Positive65.9%
Neutral13.2%
Negative20.9%

Stranded In The Forest

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Bugs and requests

Crazy John

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Incorrect coin/money rewards
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Unresponsive controls at times

Requested features

5 requests
  • More enemy types and boss battles
  • Multiplayer and co-op modes
  • Expanded level and mission variety
  • Character customization options
  • Difficulty settings

Stranded In The Forest

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Crazy John

One-time1
  • Crazy John $450K Pack$0.99
None

Stranded In The Forest

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Crazy John free?
Crazy John is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Stranded In The Forest free?
Stranded In The Forest is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Crazy John or Stranded In The Forest?
Crazy John is rated higher. Crazy John averages 3.8 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while Stranded In The Forest averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Crazy John or Stranded In The Forest have ads?
Stranded In The Forest shows ads; Crazy John does not.
Which is updated more often, Crazy John or Stranded In The Forest?
Crazy John ships an update every 4 weeks, and Stranded In The Forest every 11 months. Most recently, Crazy John was updated on October 23, 2026 and Stranded In The Forest on October 7, 2026.

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