# Mr. Crab vs Super Phantom Cat 2

The clearest difference is rating: Super Phantom Cat 2 at 4.8 against Mr. Crab's 4.1. Super Phantom Cat 2 also leads on ratings volume (23K vs 1.1K). Mr. Crab's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mr. Crab sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Super Phantom Cat 2 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Super Phantom Cat 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Super Phantom Cat 2 has 23K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Mr. Crab's written reviews are positive against 79% of Super Phantom Cat 2's.

Mr. Crab ships an update every 3 months, Super Phantom Cat 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr. Crab | Super Phantom Cat 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-crab/id599515468/reviews) | **[4.8 (23K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-phantom-cat-2/id1153486225/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1.1K | **23K** |
| Positive reviews | 73.2% of reviews | **78.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 176 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) | [Veewo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/961981307) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Super Phantom Cat 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/super-phantom-cat-2/id1153486225)

Embark on a magical adventure to rescue your sister, utilizing unique phantom superpowers like bouncing, floating, and transforming enemies. Explore a mysterious world with hidden secrets, diverse characters, and customizable props.

**Highlights:** Phantom superpowers, Character customization, Bingo lottery system, New mission levels, Title system, Wish Tree building, Prop creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, iMessage stickers

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Kitten pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free experience | $0.99 | one-time |
| Kitten Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Discovery Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Feline Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited energy | $4.99 | one-time |
| SOULBURN | $4.99 | one-time |
| Limited Time Special | $6.99 | one-time |
| The character：Photon | $6.99 | one-time |
| Intermediate Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Awesome gameplay
- 👍 Cute characters and visuals
- 💎 No ads or in-app purchases
- 🎉 Nostalgic and fun
- 🕹️ Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and crashes
- 🔇 Audio issues
- ⏰ Limited energy system
- 🤔 Glitchy in-app purchases

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing or crashing
- Audio cutting out
- In-app purchases not working
- Progress/data loss

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Multiplayer mode
- Custom level creator
- Improved energy system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr. Crab free?

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

### Is Super Phantom Cat 2 free?

Super Phantom Cat 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mr. Crab or Super Phantom Cat 2?

Super Phantom Cat 2 is rated higher. Mr. Crab averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Super Phantom Cat 2 averages 4.8 from 23K ratings.

### Do Mr. Crab or Super Phantom Cat 2 have ads?

Super Phantom Cat 2 shows ads; Mr. Crab does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mr. Crab or Super Phantom Cat 2?

Mr. Crab ships an update every 3 months, and Super Phantom Cat 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Mr. Crab was updated on October 20, 2026 and Super Phantom Cat 2 on October 23, 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.*