# Prize Claw vs Pick

The clearest difference is ads: Pick at none against Prize Claw's shown. Pick also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 12.0). Prize Claw's advantage is rating (4.3 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 354). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Prize Claw sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Pick sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prize Claw holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Prize Claw has 1.9K ratings behind it against 354, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Prize Claw's written reviews are positive against 76% of Pick's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Prize Claw | Pick |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prize-claw/id434800417/reviews)** | [4.1 (354 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-up-sticks/id461667783/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 354 |
| Positive reviews | 72.8% of reviews | **76.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Game Circus Studios, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1693901843) | [Speedy Winner Holdings Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/441902852) |

## What reviewers say

### Prize Claw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prize-claw/id434800417)

Experience the thrill of arcade claw machines on your mobile device. Maneuver the claw to grab a variety of prizes, collect coins and gems, and trade them for bonuses. Upgrade your claw, unlock new powers, and complete challenging missions to expand your collection.

**Highlights:** Collect over 60 unique prizes, Multiple machines with different prizes and powers, Complete machine-specific puzzles, 3D graphics with customizable machines, Challenging missions for bonus prizes, Daily bonuses and rewards

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Removes Advertisement | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 25 Grabs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Get 1500 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| Get 500 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get 150 Grabs | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlocks Space Machine | $8.99 | one-time |
| Get 350 Grabs | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins 5000 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Get 850 Grabs | $19.99 | one-time |
| Get 1000 Grabs | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Nostalgic and fun gameplay
- 💎 Variety of prizes and collections
- 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
- 🕹️ Satisfying claw mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🕰️ Slow grab regeneration
- 🙄 Excessive advertisements
- 💰 Paid features not working as expected
- 🐛 Bugs causing progress loss

**Reported bugs**

- Grabs not regenerating properly when offline
- Missions and progress not saving correctly
- Claw movement issues and glitches
- Compatibility problems on iPhone X and newer

**Requested features**

- More frequent updates and new content
- Ability to purchase grabs with in-game currency
- Improved compatibility with newer devices
- Option to disable intrusive advertisements


### Pick

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pick-up-sticks/id461667783)

Engage in a classic stick-picking challenge with multiple game modes. Compete against friends or players worldwide in real-time multiplayer matches. Unlock various themes to customize your gameplay experience.

**Highlights:** Four distinct game modes, Online multiplayer challenges, Local multiplayer via Bluetooth, Unlockable themed stick sets, Creative mode for custom patterns

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1M coins pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2M Coins Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5M Coins Pack | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Prize Claw free?

Prize Claw is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Pick free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Prize Claw or Pick?

Prize Claw is rated higher. Prize Claw averages 4.3 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while Pick averages 4.1 from 354 ratings.

### Do Prize Claw or Pick have ads?

Prize Claw shows ads; Pick does not.

### Which is updated more often, Prize Claw or Pick?

Prize Claw ships an update monthly, and Pick monthly. Most recently, Prize Claw was updated on November 6, 2026 and Pick on November 6, 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.*