Comparison

Mr. Crab vs Bullet Boy

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

Bullet Boy

Embark on a thrilling adventure across a floating world, launching yourself from cannons to escape a tornado and collect mysterious statue pieces. Master dynamic mechanics to dodge obstacles, aim precisely, and shoot your way to victory through challenging levels.

Highlights
  • Fire yourself from cannons
  • Collect mysterious statue pieces
  • Dodge birds, buildings, and machines
  • Tap rapidly to dodge obstacles
  • Aim precisely to reach cannons
  • Unlock power-ups
  • Over 60 levels
Features
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The coolest game you'll play this year! An incredibly fun adventure across a floating world, where you fire yourself out of powerful cannons! Meet Bullet Boy, the courageous kid who rushes to escape a deadly tornado, while he tries to collect the missing pieces of some very mysterious, and fascinating statues. Packed with highly dynamic mechanics. Avoid birds, buildings and weird machines, tap rapidly to dodge fast-moving obstacles, aim precisely to get to the next cannon, or shoot to the sky to elude multiple obstacles altogether, and quickly get to your goal! You'll spend hours engaged in the action and the challenge of lots of levels, with randomly generated sections, and exciting progression along the whole game. Unlock awesome power-ups to increase the fun and the possibilities of blasting your way through this peculiar and beautiful world. The 7 reasons why you'll love Bullet Boy: - Incredibly FUN! - Fast-paced action and super dynamic game mechanics. - More than 60 beautifully crafted levels. - Charming 3D graphics and super-engaging soundtrack. - Hours of challenging and delicious gameplay. - Three amazing powerups to give a twist to the game mechanics. - Upcoming updates with more levels, amazing new zones and more gameplay! Bullet Boy is free to download. Some items in the game are available for purchase. Download Bullet Boy and have a blast! For questions and suggestions, please drop us a message to contact@pomelogames.com

Screenshots

Mr. Crab4 screens
Bullet Boy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bullet Boy at 4.7 against Mr. Crab's 4.1. Bullet Boy also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 73%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). Mr. Crab's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ratings volume, 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 Bullet Boy sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bullet Boy holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.1K and 790 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of Mr. Crab's written reviews are positive against 90% of Bullet Boy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mr. Crab ships an update every 3 months, Bullet Boy monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mr. Crab versus Bullet Boy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMr. CrabBullet Boy
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (1.1K ratings)4.7 (790 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.3% of reviews90.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K — better790
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size141 MB286 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIllusion LabsPomelo Games

Customer experience

Mr. Crab

All ratings1,140 ratings
Positive76.7%
Neutral6.9%
Negative16.4%
Written reviews521 reviews
Positive73.3%
Neutral10.4%
Negative16.3%

Bullet Boy

All ratings790 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral3.2%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews250 reviews
Positive90.4%
Neutral2.4%
Negative7.2%

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

Bullet Boy

From 790 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and addictive gameplay
  • 🎨 Colorful and appealing graphics
  • ⏱️ Quick and easy levels
  • 🕹️ Nostalgic barrel-blasting mechanics

Room to improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty progression can be frustrating
  • 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches, especially at higher levels
  • 🔌 Concerns about data/progress loss

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

Bullet Boy

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Levels failing to load or download
  • Inability to purchase items from the store
  • Leaderboard/score tracking issues
  • Crashes and freezes, especially on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More level variety and challenges
  • Customizable character options
  • Cloud saving to preserve progress
  • Reduced ads or paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mr. Crab

One-time10
  • Maxine$0.99
  • Ice Theme level pack$1.99
  • Stone Theme level pack$1.99
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  • 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
10 purchases

Bullet Boy

One-time10
  • Pack of 20 Revives$0.99
  • Pack of 1,000 Coins$0.99
  • The Turkey$0.99
Show 7 more
  • The Penguin$0.99
  • Pack of 80 Revives$2.99
  • Pack of 5,000 Coins$3.99
  • Coin Doubler$4.99
  • Pack of 400 Revives$9.99
  • Pack of 20,000 Coins$9.99
  • Pack of 1,000 Revives$19.99

Questions

Is Mr. Crab free?
Mr. Crab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bullet Boy free?
Bullet Boy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Mr. Crab or Bullet Boy?
Bullet Boy is rated higher. Mr. Crab averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Bullet Boy averages 4.7 from 790 ratings.
Do Mr. Crab or Bullet Boy have ads?
Bullet Boy shows ads; Mr. Crab does not.
Which is updated more often, Mr. Crab or Bullet Boy?
Mr. Crab ships an update every 3 months, and Bullet Boy monthly. Most recently, Mr. Crab was updated on September 28, 2026 and Bullet Boy on September 10, 2026.

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