# Mr Cactus vs Aqua Cleaner 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mr Cactus at 30% against Aqua Cleaner 3D's 5%. Aqua Cleaner 3D's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mr Cactus sells 17 one-off in-app purchases and Aqua Cleaner 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Aqua Cleaner 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 457 and 892 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 30% of Mr Cactus's written reviews are positive against 5% of Aqua Cleaner 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mr Cactus | Aqua Cleaner 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (457 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-cactus/id6452011158/reviews) | **[4.8 (892 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-cleaner-3d/id6504745724/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 457 | **892** |
| Positive reviews | **30.0% of reviews** | 5.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 325 MB | 248 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [Ateam Entertainment Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1579835689) |

## What reviewers say

### Mr Cactus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-cactus/id6452011158)

Embark on a balloon-popping adventure with a desert plant. Progress through hundreds of creative levels, unlocking new cards and powerful features to keep you entertained for hours.

**Highlights:** Balloon popping gameplay, Hundreds of creative levels, Unlock new cards, Unlock new features, Progress through game

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (17)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| Spiky Starter Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Medium Coins | $3.99 | one-time |
| Prickly Power Pack - NoAds | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Prickly Power Pack - NoAds | $7.99 | one-time |
| Large Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| No Ads | $7.99 | one-time |
| Prickly Power Pack - NoAds | $9.99 | one-time |
| Prickly Power Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| X-Large Coins | $14.99 | one-time |
| Balloon Busting Bundle - NoAds | $17.99 | one-time |
| Balloon Busting Bundle - NoAds | $19.99 | one-time |
| Balloon Busting Bundle | $19.99 | one-time |
| 2X-Large Coins | $29.99 | one-time |
| 3X-Large Coins | $49.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎯 Fun puzzle mechanics with varied arrow types
- ⭐ Rewarding progression system
- 😊 Cute and charming character design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 💔 Frequent progress loss after updates
- 🐛 Multiple game-breaking bugs on specific levels
- ❌ No accessible customer support or contact system
- 💰 Unfair difficulty spikes requiring paid extras

**Reported bugs**

- Invisible balloons remaining after clearing visible ones
- Game freezing mid-level preventing progression
- Progress reset after app updates
- Levels impossible to complete with given resources (Level 44, 50, 67)
- Game stuck on loading screen

**Requested features**

- Direct customer support contact system
- FAQ or help section within the app
- Ability to replay levels for additional stars
- Better progression system without artificial gates
- Option to reduce ad frequency


### Aqua Cleaner 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aqua-cleaner-3d/id6504745724)

Become an aqua specialist in this simulation game to clean up polluted waters. Navigate your boat, collect trash, and upgrade your equipment for a more efficient cleaning experience. Discover hidden treasures for bonus rewards.

**Highlights:** River cleaning simulation, Boat navigation, Trash collection, Speed upgrades, Cleaning range upgrades, Capacity upgrades, Treasure chest rewards

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Potential for a fun game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤬 Excessive ads
- 🐛 Game progress not saved
- 🤯 Gameplay interrupted by ads
- 😡 Ads provide no benefit to the user

**Reported bugs**

- Game restarting from the beginning after upgrading boat
- Glitchy levels requiring game restart

**Requested features**

- Option to pay for ad-free version
- Ability to complete levels without ads interrupting


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mr Cactus free?

Mr Cactus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Aqua Cleaner 3D free?

Aqua Cleaner 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mr Cactus or Aqua Cleaner 3D?

Aqua Cleaner 3D is rated higher. Mr Cactus averages 4.5 out of 5 from 457 ratings, while Aqua Cleaner 3D averages 4.8 from 892 ratings.

### Do Mr Cactus or Aqua Cleaner 3D have ads?

Both Mr Cactus and Aqua Cleaner 3D show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mr Cactus or Aqua Cleaner 3D?

Mr Cactus ships an update fortnightly, and Aqua Cleaner 3D fortnightly. Most recently, Mr Cactus was updated on September 19, 2026 and Aqua Cleaner 3D on September 26, 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.*