Comparison

Mr. Crab vs Super Pixel Heroes

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

Head to head
About

Mr. Crab

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
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Join Mr. Crab on his greatest adventure! Mr. Crab is a super fast arcade game with a twist. Take control of Mr. Crab and jump your way to the top, rescuing as many baby crabs as possible. Just tap on your screen to jump and climb to reach the top of the ever-spinning tower. But be aware, there are some foul enemies that will do anything to stop you. Timing is everything In Mr. Crab. you´ll need to use all your timing and quick thinking to get three stars on every level. Over 100 challenging levels. 14 levels to unlock for free. You will find different levels, like Beach Party, Hermit Heights and Acorn. Will you master them all? Meet, defeat or avoid enemies Encounter new enemies in every level. Say hello to Blowfish Bob, Fernando Feathers or Herman the Hermit… if you dare. It´s up to you how will take care of the enemies, avoid them or defeat them…. otherwise they will defeat you. Game Features •Super fast & fun adventurous game at its best •Face 5 foul bosses •Run, jump, climb through many levels in different worlds •Meet & defeat the giant bosses •Universal: Works on iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch •Stunning 3D graphics Follow @illusionlabs on Twitter Like us at facebook.com/illusionlabs

About

Super Pixel Heroes

Engage in epic pixelated battles, creating your own superhero identity to defeat villains. Collect and unlock a diverse roster of hilarious action heroes from various themed worlds, unleashing comical finishers and special abilities in retro-style arcade arenas.

Highlights
  • Create superhero identity
  • Collect legendary heroes
  • Four thematic worlds (Dino, Jungle, Zombies, Robots)
  • Retro-style arcade action
  • Unleash hilarious finishers and SPs
  • Exciting arenas with unique obstacles
  • Open crates for hero parts
Features
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Epic Heroes in Exciting Pixel Battles. Create your own superhero identity and beat the evilest supervillains in the universe on your way to becoming a champion. Laugh out loud as you fight with cool and hilarious action heroes from the dynamic worlds of Dinosaurs, Robots, and Zombies. Choose from an absolutely entertaining roster of champions to begin your journey of endless fun. This wacky arcade-style game has heroic pixel figures of Jungle King Shere Khan, Atom, Zeus, and never-seen-before ZOMBIE super stars – meaning “A Never Ending PIXEL SMASHING Adventure”! Stomp over opponents, push them against obstacles and even chase them as they try to sneak away from you – It’s all about making your moves look cool and quirky. COLLECT LEGENDARY HEROES Unravel legendary super heroes with super-cool abilities and exciting action moves to experience crazy comical action. Unlock cool, funky characters like Dinosaurs, Jungle heroes, Zombies, Sci-fi movie Robots and more. A QUAD-WORLD OF HEROES & PUNKS Now, choose your super heroes from 4 vivid and entertaining thematic worlds – DINO, JUNGLE, ZOMBIES and ROBOTS. Punt opponents in the air as you dance and groove to the vintage 8-bit arcade tunes. Go completely BONKERS in this never experienced before contest of pixel smashing. RETRO-STYLE ARCADE ACTION Make a swooning entrance into the arena and tease opponents with mischievous gestures. Smash & Bash Pixels! Whether kids or adults; have lots of smashy fun while you experience the thrill of winning fights even with one limb remaining. UNLEASH HILARIOUS FINISHERS and SPs Knockout challengers with hilarious finishing moves – smash, dash, bash and even fart - in this amazing pixel smashing game! Chase them, hop on them or squash their bellies using epic abilities of Bleed, Critical Damage, Stun, Force Field, Obstacle Shield, Last Stand & Instant Death special abilities on your road to become the champions of pixel clash. EXCITING ARENAS, INTUITIVE GAMEPLAY Escape rolling fireballs, spiked iron and unique obstacles in vintage art-style arenas - Lava River, Helipad and the Dockyard. Know your moves and dodges with the interactive on-screen tips and suggestions. UNRAVEL POWERFUL CHAMPIONS Open Rare, Epic and Legendary crates with surprise rewards of amazing hero parts. JOIN ‘SUPER PIXEL HEROES’ EXCLUSIVE FAN CLUB Enjoy regular news on game updates, characters, features, views, video tips and more for Free Like us on facebook: http://www.facebook.com/reliancegames Follow us on twitter: http://www.twitter.com/reliancegames Watch us on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/reliancegames

Screenshots

Mr. Crab4 screens
Super Pixel Heroes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Super Pixel Heroes at 4.6 against Mr. Crab's 4.1. Mr. Crab's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Mr. Crab sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Super Pixel Heroes sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Super Pixel Heroes holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Mr. Crab's written reviews are positive against 78% of Super Pixel Heroes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mr. Crab versus Super Pixel Heroes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMr. CrabSuper Pixel Heroes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.1K ratings)4.6 (1K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews78.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better1K
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TViPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB379 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIllusion LabsReliance Games

Customer experience

Mr. Crab

All ratings1,140 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews522 reviews
Positive73.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative16.3%

Super Pixel Heroes

All ratings1,037 ratings
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.0%
Negative6.2%
Written reviews295 reviews
Positive78.0%
Neutral5.4%
Negative16.6%

User reviews

Mr. Crab

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Super Pixel Heroes

From 1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Great pixel art graphics
  • 🔥 Awesome crossover characters
  • 🕹️ Simple and intuitive controls
  • 🎉 Nostalgic and reminiscent of childhood

Room to improve

  • 🤖 Overpowered AI opponents
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 📺 Too many intrusive ads
  • 🔁 Repetitive gameplay loop
  • 🔒 Difficulty unlocking new characters

Bugs and requests

Mr. Crab

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Super Pixel Heroes

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to connect to servers
  • Rewards not unlocking properly
  • Game crashes after certain playtime
  • Unresponsive controls during fights

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more diverse characters and franchises
  • Implement online multiplayer mode
  • Allow for deeper character customization
  • Introduce new game modes and challenges
  • Improve the reward system for progression

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mr. Crab

One-time10
  • Maxine$0.99
  • Ice Theme level pack$1.99
  • Stone Theme level pack$1.99
Show 7 more
  • Arnold$1.99
  • Rocking Forest medium levels$1.99
  • Medium-Hard levels$1.99
  • Canyon fever levelpack$1.99
  • Sugar swirl levelpack$1.99
  • Mix 2 Levelpack$1.99
  • Premium version$6.99
12 purchases

Super Pixel Heroes

One-time12
  • Parry's Pouch$0.99
  • ATOM Common$0.99
  • NOISY BOY Common.$0.99
Show 9 more
  • SPIKE Common.$0.99
  • KING KONG Common.$0.99
  • MIDAS Common.$0.99
  • Rare Starter Pack-Deal$3.99
  • Baloo's Bounty$4.99
  • Epic Starter Pack-Deal$4.99
  • ATOM Legendary.$9.99
  • KING KONG Legendary.$9.99
  • Chuckle's Chest$9.99

Questions

Is Mr. Crab free?
Mr. Crab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Super Pixel Heroes free?
Super Pixel Heroes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mr. Crab or Super Pixel Heroes?
Super Pixel Heroes is rated higher. Mr. Crab averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Super Pixel Heroes averages 4.6 from 1K ratings.
Do Mr. Crab or Super Pixel Heroes have ads?
Super Pixel Heroes shows ads; Mr. Crab does not.
Which is updated more often, Mr. Crab or Super Pixel Heroes?
Mr. Crab ships an update every 3 months, and Super Pixel Heroes every 3 months. Most recently, Mr. Crab was updated on October 29, 2026 and Super Pixel Heroes on October 26, 2026.

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