Comparison

Mr. Crab vs PAKO Forever

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

PAKO Forever

Engage in an endless car chase, aiming to survive as long as possible across procedurally generated levels. Discover secrets, utilize power-ups, and unlock new vehicles and customization options in this reimagined classic.

Highlights
  • Endless procedurally generated levels
  • Unlockable cars and paint options
  • Power-ups and secret areas
  • Portrait and landscape modes
  • Trophy collection
  • Leaderboard and achievements
Features
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Escape as long as possible in endless levels! Secrets, power-ups, unlockable cars, levels and plenty of other surprises wait for you in a re-imagined version of the classic original car chase game, PAKO - Car Chase Simulator! FEATURES: + Easy and addictive gameplay + Generative map is different each time played + Play both in portrait and landscape mode + Use wacky bonus items and find secret areas! + Find and collect trophies + Unlock and paint cars + Leaderboard competition + Achievements + iCloud saving MANUAL: 1) Press and hold touch screen LEFT or RIGHT sides to steer the car. Hold BOTH buttons for extra slide. 2) If you manage to collect special item box, use it by DOUBLE TAPPING the screen. Avoid driving into any obstacles, but just drive as long as you can. The level regenerates on every run. There's sometimes wacky locations and special trophies to be found!

Screenshots

Mr. Crab4 screens
PAKO Forever4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Mr. Crab at none against PAKO Forever's shown. Mr. Crab also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). PAKO Forever's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 4.1) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 PAKO Forever sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PAKO Forever holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PAKO Forever has 8.6K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 73% of Mr. Crab's written reviews are positive against 69% of PAKO Forever's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mr. Crab ships an update every 3 months, PAKO Forever every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mr. Crab versus PAKO Forever: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMr. CrabPAKO Forever
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.1K ratings)4.5 (8.6K ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.2% of reviews — better69.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1.1K8.6K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
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 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB93 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperIllusion LabsTree Men Games

Customer experience

Mr. Crab

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

PAKO Forever

All ratings8,548 ratings
Positive88.0%
Neutral4.8%
Negative7.2%
Written reviews937 reviews
Positive69.4%
Neutral12.0%
Negative18.7%

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

PAKO Forever

From 8.6K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive controls
  • 🎨 Retro-style graphics
  • 🎶 Enjoyable soundtrack

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Unavoidable head-on collisions with police cars
  • 🤯 Extremely challenging and frustrating at times
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🔍 Lack of clear explanations for game mechanics

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

PAKO Forever

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on startup for some users
  • Glitches with power-up activation
  • Vehicles getting stuck in the environment

Requested features

4 requests
  • More varied map layouts and obstacles
  • Ability to customize or upgrade vehicles
  • Difficulty settings or progression system
  • Multiplayer or leaderboard features

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
13 purchases

PAKO Forever

One-time13
  • Stage: Desert$0.99
  • Stage: Winter$0.99
  • Stage: Woods$0.99
Show 10 more
  • Stage: Car Shop$0.99
  • Stage: Ruins$0.99
  • Stage: Future$0.99
  • Car pack #1$1.99
  • Car pack #2$1.99
  • Car pack #3$1.99
  • Car pack #4$1.99
  • Car pack #5$1.99
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • UNLOCK EVERYTHING$6.99

Questions

Is Mr. Crab free?
Mr. Crab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PAKO Forever free?
PAKO Forever is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mr. Crab or PAKO Forever?
PAKO Forever is rated higher. Mr. Crab averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while PAKO Forever averages 4.5 from 8.6K ratings.
Do Mr. Crab or PAKO Forever have ads?
PAKO Forever shows ads; Mr. Crab does not.
Which is updated more often, Mr. Crab or PAKO Forever?
Mr. Crab ships an update every 3 months, and PAKO Forever every 3 weeks. Most recently, Mr. Crab was updated on October 29, 2026 and PAKO Forever on October 30, 2026.

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