# Claw Sim vs Claw Master

The clearest difference is rating: Claw Master at 4.8 against Claw Sim's 3.0. Claw Master also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (51 vs 10). Claw Sim's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Claw Master sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Claw Sim asks for nothing beyond the download.

Claw Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Claw Master has 51 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Claw Sim ships an update every 4 weeks, Claw Master every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Claw Sim | Claw Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claw-sim/id6572237567/reviews) | **[4.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claw-masterdoll-museum-tycoon/id6670167940/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 10 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | **Ad-supported** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 972 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gattino Lab LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1759046310) | [Jiho Hong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1018746530) |

## What reviewers say

### Claw Sim

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claw-sim/id6572237567)

Experience the thrill of arcade claw machines on your mobile device. Control realistic claws to grab a variety of unique and colorful toys from different themed machines. Track your collection and earn coins even when offline.

**Highlights:** Realistic claw controls, Diverse machines and prizes, Piggy bank for offline coin earning, Collection statistics, Colorful and rare toy variations

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Claw Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/claw-masterdoll-museum-tycoon/id6670167940)

Experience the thrill of arcade claw machines with realistic controls to snag toys. Decorate your display shelf with collected dolls, design custom pipe cleaner dolls in the workshop, and unlock a secret character by completing your collection. Participate in events for exclusive rewards.

**Highlights:** Realistic claw machine gameplay, Decorate display shelf, Create custom Moru dolls, Variety of themed dolls, Unlock secret doll, Special events and daily challenges

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

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $0.99 | per month |
| Basic | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cherry Blossom Theme | $1.49 | one-time |
| Valentine Theme | $1.49 | one-time |
| Christmas Theme | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money | $3.99 | one-time |
| Remove ADs | $5.99 | one-time |
| Money | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive and engaging gameplay
- 🎨 Cute and charming character designs
- ✨ Realistic claw machine mechanics
- 🎁 Satisfying gacha/collection experience
- 🛠️ Creative Moru doll crafting feature

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent gray screen crashes
- 💳 Coin purchase bugs (coins not received)
- 🎮 Claw gets stuck on edges/corners
- ⏰ Long wait times between plays (3 hours)
- 💰 Increasing coin prices over time

**Reported bugs**

- Gray screen appears when trying to exhibit dolls in museum
- Unable to exit museum/exhibition mode
- Coins not credited after purchase despite payment
- Claw gets stuck on yellow line or edges
- Claw grabs empty air without picking up items

**Requested features**

- Pad/tablet optimized small screen mode
- Side-over display mode for tablets
- Account synchronization (Gmail, Apple ID, phone number)
- Friend invite and viewing features
- Trading system between players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Claw Sim free?

Claw Sim is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Claw Master free?

Claw Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Claw Sim or Claw Master?

Claw Master is rated higher. Claw Sim averages 3.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Claw Master averages 4.8 from 51 ratings.

### Do Claw Sim or Claw Master have ads?

Both Claw Sim and Claw Master show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Claw Sim or Claw Master?

Claw Sim ships an update every 4 weeks, and Claw Master every 6 days. Most recently, Claw Sim was updated on October 30, 2026 and Claw Master on October 30, 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.*