# Mega Run vs Mr. Crab

The clearest difference is ads: Mr. Crab at none against Mega Run's shown. Mr. Crab also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.9) and device support (4 vs 2). Mega Run's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mega Run sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and Mr. Crab sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mr. Crab holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 1.1K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 79% of Mega Run's written reviews are positive against 73% of Mr. Crab's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mega Run ships an update monthly, Mr. Crab every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mega Run | Mr. Crab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-run-redfords-adventure/id521906541/reviews) | **[4.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-crab/id599515468/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1.1K |
| Positive reviews | **78.8% of reviews** | 73.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 160 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Get Set Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/335928800) | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) |

## What reviewers say

### Mega Run

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mega-run-redfords-adventure/id521906541)

Embark on an epic platforming adventure to rescue kidnapped siblings. Explore vibrant worlds, collect coins and gems, and utilize explosive powerups. Unlock new characters and uncover hundreds of secrets across dozens of challenging stages.

**Highlights:** Eye-popping cartoon graphics, Epic platform action, Simple tap control, Hundreds of stages and worlds, Hundreds of secrets and collectables, 28 explosive powerups, Unlockable characters

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

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small MP Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Bag of Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium MP Bundle | $4.99 | one-time |
| Medium Bag of Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Buy Everything | $6.99 | one-time |
| Super MP Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| Super Bag of Coins | $19.99 | one-time |
| Mega MP Bundle | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mega Bag of Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive and fun gameplay
- 👍 Cute and colorful graphics
- 💎 Challenging to collect all gems
- 🕹️ Simple and easy to control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes when using certain power-ups
- 🔁 Repetitive level designs
- 💰 In-app purchases can get expensive
- 🕹️ Controls can be frustrating at times

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not unlocking despite meeting requirements
- Invisible obstacles causing unexpected deaths
- Game freezing or crashing on certain devices

**Requested features**

- More levels and worlds to explore
- Ability to save progress and resume later
- Option to control character movement manually
- Achievements and leaderboards integration


### Mr. Crab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-crab/id599515468)

Embark on a fast-paced arcade adventure as Mr. Crab, jumping and climbing to rescue baby crabs. Master precise timing across over 100 levels, encountering unique enemies and challenging bosses. Explore diverse worlds with stunning 3D graphics.

**Highlights:** Fast-paced arcade gameplay, Jump and climb mechanics, Rescue baby crabs, Over 100 challenging levels, Encounter diverse enemies, Defeat giant bosses, Stunning 3D graphics

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Maxine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ice Theme level pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Stone Theme level pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Arnold | $1.99 | one-time |
| Rocking Forest medium levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium-Hard levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Canyon fever levelpack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Sugar swirl levelpack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mix 2 Levelpack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Premium version | $6.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🦀 Cute and fun game
- 👍 Easy to play and control
- 🎨 Great graphics and art style
- 🕹️ Addictive and challenging gameplay
- 💯 Nostalgic and childhood memories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Too many in-app purchases required
- 🔒 Levels locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🤯 Levels can be frustratingly difficult

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashing after completing early levels
- Jumping mechanics not always responsive
- Compatibility issues on newer devices

**Requested features**

- More free levels to play
- Additional gameplay modes or challenges
- Ability to save progress across devices
- Multiplayer or social features


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mega Run free?

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

### Is Mr. Crab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mega Run or Mr. Crab?

Mr. Crab is rated higher. Mega Run averages 3.9 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Mr. Crab averages 4.1 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Mega Run or Mr. Crab have ads?

Mega Run shows ads; Mr. Crab does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mega Run or Mr. Crab?

Mega Run ships an update monthly, and Mr. Crab every 3 months. Most recently, Mega Run was updated on October 21, 2026 and Mr. Crab on October 29, 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.*