# Space Crab VS vs Space Squad Survival

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Space Crab VS at none against Space Squad Survival's 6. Space Crab VS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Space Squad Survival's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 3). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Space Squad Survival sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Space Crab VS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Space Crab VS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Space Squad Survival has 1.1K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Space Crab VS's written reviews are positive against 85% of Space Squad Survival's.

Space Crab VS ships an update daily, Space Squad Survival every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on July 6, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Space Crab VS | Space Squad Survival |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crab-vs/id6450244739/reviews)** | [4.7 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 84.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Daily** | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 166 MB | 325 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Rears](https://appshunter.io/developer/1120460355) | [Cezary Rajkowski](https://appshunter.io/developer/449740164) |

## What reviewers say

### Space Crab VS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-crab-vs/id6450244739)

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.

**Highlights:** Arcade action gameplay, Unlockable crabs with unique abilities, Story mode with galactic exploration, Local multiplayer battles, Special attacks and meteor collection

**In-app purchases:** none


### Space Squad Survival

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/space-squad-survival/id6742790136)

Command your spaceship and crew to survive in the vastness of space. Explore planets, manage resources, hunt alien creatures, and battle ruthless pirates to ensure your squad's survival. Your strategic decisions are key to overcoming the challenges of the cosmos.

**Highlights:** Ship Management, Hunting Alien Creatures, Planet Exploration, Battling Space Pirates, Building and Development

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pinch of Gems | $0.99 | one-time |
| Starterpaket | $3.99 | one-time |
| Stack of Gems | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pile of Gems | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Offer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Hoard of Gems | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great graphics and gameplay
- 👍 Fun and creative idea
- 👍 Surprisingly fun and fast-paced
- 👍 Progression is good
- 👍 Crew helps on missions

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Controls are difficult and frustrating
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs
- 🐛 Lack of explanations and tutorials
- 🐛 Enemies attack too frequently
- 🐛 Difficulty identifying ship damage

**Reported bugs**

- Saved game not syncing between devices
- Camera issues
- Shooting system needs improvement

**Requested features**

- Add an endless mode without a timer
- Allow redesigning the ship at will
- Implement ship-to-ship battles
- Add more destructible elements
- Support gamepad controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Space Crab VS free?

Space Crab VS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Space Squad Survival free?

Space Squad Survival is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Space Crab VS or Space Squad Survival?

Space Crab VS is rated higher. Space Crab VS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Space Squad Survival averages 4.7 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Space Crab VS or Space Squad Survival have ads?

Space Squad Survival shows ads; Space Crab VS does not.

### Which is updated more often, Space Crab VS or Space Squad Survival?

Space Crab VS ships an update daily, and Space Squad Survival every 4 days. Most recently, Space Crab VS was updated on July 6, 2026 and Space Squad Survival on September 24, 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.*