Space Crab VS vs Splash Defense
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Space Crab VS
Engage in arcade-style battles against other crabs, forming alliances and rivalries. Unlock over 20 unique crabs, each with special abilities, and explore the galaxy in story mode or challenge friends in local multiplayer.
- Arcade action gameplay
- Unlockable crabs with unique abilities
- Story mode with galactic exploration
- Local multiplayer battles
- Special attacks and meteor collection
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Battle against other crabs with time tested arcade action! Form galactic partnerships and starlight rivalries in the story mode, or battle against other players locally with more than 20 unlockable crabs- some strange, many powerful. -Use your Space Crab skills to take your opponent down! Collect meteor dust to make your own meteors, or charge up for a powerful special attack! -Pick from 20+ different unlock-able crabs to fight with! Each one has their own movement patterns and special attacks. From the shadow sneaking Ninja Crab to the time manipulating Chrono Crab, you'll find a crab worthy of your partnership! -Experience the story of Space Crab putting together the Star Seekers, a group of crabs who explore the galaxy and it's many secrets. Meet strange friends as you fight towards your goals! -Battle it out with your real life rivals in local multiplayer fights! -Take a break from the excitement and chill out with classic Space Crab game-play, with all new VS style move-sets to keep things fresh. -Unlock-able single player and multi-player secrets to uncover!
Splash Defense
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In Splash Defense, prepare for an explosive, colorful adventure where every placement choice is crucial to saving your castle from the enemy waves. As a fearless defender, you have a variety of weapons and traps at your disposal to fend off increasingly numerous and dangerous enemy attacks. Varied Weapons and Traps: Place traps like the Devastating Hammer, the Sharp Circular Saw, or the Ninja-style Rotating Arm—deadly traps that crush, cut, or push back your enemies. But that's not all! You can also deploy powerful turrets like the Minigun, which fires bullets at breakneck speed, the Splash Gun for area attacks, the Big Cannon for destructive impact, or the Boomerang to strike multiple enemies with a single throw, and many more! Explosive Paint and Progression: Each enemy you defeat explodes into a vibrant splash of paint, a visual explosion that adds a fun and satisfying touch to each victory. By eliminating enemies, you earn coins that allow you to buy new weapons, upgrade existing ones, and improve your base turret and castle to better withstand the upcoming waves. Numerous Levels and Challenges: The game features a variety of fun and dynamic levels, each with specific elements that add extra challenges. Enemies may multiply at lightning speed with the Multiplier (be sure to kill them before they duplicate!), or become faster with the Accelerator, increasing the game’s difficulty. Teleporters add an element of surprise by making enemies appear at random locations on the map. Strategy and Decision-Making: Choosing between traps or weapons to place on the battlefield requires strategic thinking. Each weapon has its strengths and weaknesses, and you will need to use and position them wisely to counter enemy waves and protect your castle. Make sure to manage your resources efficiently and anticipate the upcoming challenges to avoid being overwhelmed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Space Crab VS at none against Splash Defense's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly daily. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Space Crab VS | Splash Defense |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Daily | Daily |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 166 MB | 128 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andrew Rears | Nicolas Cazenave |
In-app purchases
Space Crab VS
No in-app purchases
Splash Defense
No in-app purchases
Questions
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