# Mr. Crab vs Bullet Boy

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.

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.

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.

Mr. Crab ships an update every 3 months, Bullet Boy monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr. Crab | Bullet Boy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-crab/id599515468/reviews) | **[4.7 (790 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-boy/id899606169/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.1K** | 790 |
| Positive reviews | 73.3% of reviews | **90.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 141 MB | 286 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Illusion Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/297694604) | [Pomelo Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/899606172) |

## 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


### Bullet Boy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bullet-boy/id899606169)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pack of 20 Revives | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,000 Coins | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Turkey | $0.99 | one-time |
| The Penguin | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 80 Revives | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 5,000 Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Coin Doubler | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 400 Revives | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 20,000 Coins | $9.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1,000 Revives | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

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


## Frequently asked 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 October 17, 2026 and Bullet Boy on October 16, 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.*