Comparison

Space Crab VS vs Mega Machines

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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!

About

Mega Machines

Operate powerful heavy machinery in realistic construction, shipping, and earthmoving scenarios. Master a variety of vehicles like excavators, dozers, and cranes to complete challenging jobs and explore open environments.

Highlights
  • Operate diverse heavy machinery
  • Realistic construction sites
  • Physics simulation
  • Sandbox mode
  • Variety of specialized vehicles
  • Complex job completion
Features
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Take command of a diverse fleet of specialized industrial vehicles in Mega Machines. Go beyond simple driving and master the complex, high-stakes operations of real-world construction, mining, and shipping logistics. Mega Machines requires precision, operational awareness, and mechanical mastery. Whether you are navigating claustrophobic urban alleys or tackling grueling quarry environments, every contract tests your ability to solve spatial puzzles and operate heavy machinery with pinpoint accuracy. Key Features & Gameplay: True-to-Life Physics: Feel the distinct weight, traction limits, and power of every vehicle as you dig, lift, and transport massive payloads across rutted paths and steep inclines. Complex Logistics & Puzzles: Step away from simple earthmoving and into high-stakes industrial logistics. Stack, sort, and load heavy intermodal cargo with pinpoint accuracy, or calculate angles and extension limits to navigate geometric obstacles. Dynamic Worksites: Complete intricate contracts across varied environments, from deep excavation sites to demanding urban construction zones. Sandbox Mode: A free-play environment to test the limits of your fleet and experiment with physics-based machinery. Master a Highly Specialized Fleet: Reach Stacker: Navigate the high-stakes world of shipping logistics by stacking and sorting heavy shipping containers. Articulated Truck: Rely on a unique pivot joint to maintain traction on the most uneven, muddy, and treacherous inclines. ShortBase Crane: Maximize utility in minimal space by finessing heavy cargo in tight urban construction zones. The BobCat (Skid-Steer Loader): Utilize a 360-degree skid-steer drive system for indoor demolition and navigating tight spaces larger machines cannot reach. Boom Lift: Take the simulation vertical. Calculate angles, extension limits, and weight distribution to navigate complex, high-strung areas safely. Mining Loader: Scoop tons of solid rock in a single pass to keep up with the grueling demands of the quarry sector. Wheel Dozer & Excavator: Backfill trenches, clear debris, and perform demolition with heavy-duty tires and versatile bucket operations. Leave the generic simulators behind. Step into the operator's cabin and master the complex operations of the world's most powerful heavy equipment in Mega Machines.

Screenshots

Space Crab VS4 screens
Mega Machines4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Space Crab VS at 5.0 against Mega Machines's 4.2. Space Crab VS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Mega Machines sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Space Crab VS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Space Crab VS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 6 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Crab VS ships an update daily, Mega Machines every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Space Crab VS versus Mega Machines: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace Crab VSMega Machines
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size166 MB222 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAndrew RearsCozee Crate Studios

Customer experience

Space Crab VS

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Mega Machines

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Space Crab VS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Mega Machines

One-time1
  • Buy Full Game$4.99

Questions

Is Space Crab VS free?
Space Crab VS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mega Machines free?
Mega Machines is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Space Crab VS or Mega Machines?
Space Crab VS is rated higher. Space Crab VS averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Mega Machines averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Space Crab VS or Mega Machines have ads?
Mega Machines shows ads; Space Crab VS does not.
Which is updated more often, Space Crab VS or Mega Machines?
Space Crab VS ships an update daily, and Mega Machines every 8 days. Most recently, Space Crab VS was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mega Machines on November 5, 2026.

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