# Puffer Fish vs Crazy Bird Classic

The clearest difference is rating: Puffer Fish at 5.0 against Crazy Bird Classic's 4.3. Puffer Fish also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Crazy Bird Classic's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 37 months) and ratings volume (29 vs 3). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Puffer Fish costs $0.99 and Crazy Bird Classic $0.99 up front. Crazy Bird Classic sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Puffer Fish asks for nothing beyond the download.

Puffer Fish holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Crazy Bird Classic has 29 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Puffer Fish ships an update every 37 months, Crazy Bird Classic every 4 months. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Puffer Fish | Crazy Bird Classic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puffer-fish/id486450518/reviews)** | [4.3 (29 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-bird-classic/id891415845/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **29** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 13 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mike Hempfling](https://appshunter.io/developer/422781074) | [Sergio Licea](https://appshunter.io/developer/469446041) |

## What reviewers say

### Puffer Fish

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/puffer-fish/id486450518)

Engage in an underwater shooter game where you defend a submarine from puffer fish. Aim to shoot them multiple times to defeat them, collect bonus items, and achieve high scores to unlock new levels. The game features easy controls and an underwater theme.

**Highlights:** Side-scrolling shooter gameplay, Underwater theme, Defend your sub, Unlock new levels, High score system, Bonus starfish and items

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Crazy Bird Classic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-bird-classic/id891415845)

Navigate a flying character through challenging obstacle courses and collect stars. This game offers four distinct modes, each with unique gameplay mechanics. Compete with friends on leaderboards and enjoy a classic arcade experience.

**Highlights:** Four unique game modes, Collect stars for points, Avoid obstacles, Instant revival option, Game Center leaderboards, Universal app for iPhone and iPad

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 500 Stars | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2000 Stars | $1.99 | one-time |
| 5000 Stars | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Stars | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Puffer Fish free?

Puffer Fish costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Crazy Bird Classic free?

Crazy Bird Classic costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Puffer Fish or Crazy Bird Classic?

Puffer Fish is rated higher. Puffer Fish averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Crazy Bird Classic averages 4.3 from 29 ratings.

### Do Puffer Fish or Crazy Bird Classic have ads?

Neither Puffer Fish nor Crazy Bird Classic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Puffer Fish or Crazy Bird Classic?

Puffer Fish ships an update every 37 months, and Crazy Bird Classic every 4 months. Most recently, Puffer Fish was updated on November 6, 2026 and Crazy Bird Classic 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.*