# Crazy John vs Stranded In The Forest

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crazy John | Stranded In The Forest |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.8 (127 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-john/id395129761/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranded-in-the-forest/id6444344247/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **127** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 65.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 27 MB | 348 MB |
| Requires iOS | **3.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Triniti Interactive Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/328034860) | [Rodwel Polanco Martinez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1643362516) |

## What reviewers say

### Crazy John

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-john/id395129761)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Crazy John $450K Pack | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Retro graphics
- 💡 Variety of weapons and upgrades
- 🚀 Smooth controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Money/coin bugs
- 🔁 Repetitive levels and missions
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices

**Reported bugs**

- Incorrect coin/money rewards
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices
- Unresponsive controls at times

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stranded-in-the-forest/id6444344247)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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