Comparison

Space Crab vs Shadow Dash

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

Head to head
About

Space Crab

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Welcome to Space Crab โ€“ the ultimate gravity-defying survival challenge! Take control of a brave little crab lost in the vastness of the solar system. Your mission? Survive as long as possible against chaotic winds, falling space rocks, and shifting gravity on different planets. EXPLORE THE SOLAR SYSTEM Journey from Earth, surviving unique conditions on every celestial body GAME FEATURES โ€ข Physics-Based Gameplay: Feel the difference in gravity as you travel from planet to planet. โ€ข Dynamic Weather: Adapt to chaotic wind patterns that push you into danger. โ€ข Global Leaderboards: Compete with players worldwide for the longest survival time. Do you have the reflexes to conquer the galaxy? Download Space Crab now and see how long you can survive!

About

Shadow Dash

Features
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Ready to travel between two worlds of light and shadow? Shadow Dash is a one-tap run action game where timing and reflexes are everything. CORE MECHANIC: Day & Night Reversal In this world, platforms change dramatically with time: - Day: Shadows of buildings and trees become platforms - Night: Street lamps, neon signs, and moonlight become platforms - Transition: Platforms you trusted disappear, and new ones appear INTUITIVE ONE-TAP CONTROLS Tap to jump! Easy to start, but mastering it requires precise timing. 10-LEVEL DIFFICULTY SYSTEM From Tutorial to Legend, difficulty scales naturally with your skill. Moving platforms, shrinking platforms, spikes, and wind zones keep you on your toes. RICH CUSTOMIZATION - 12 character skins (eye styles, head decorations, special effects) - 11 trail effects (fire, ice, rainbow, and more) - 8 theme backgrounds (city, forest, space, neon, and more) CHALLENGES & ACHIEVEMENTS - 3 new daily challenges every day - 8 types of achievement systems - Perfect landing, combo, and near-miss bonuses Jump into the world of light and shadow now!

Screenshots

Space Crab3 screens
Shadow Dash4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Shadow Dash at none against Space Crab's 6. Shadow Dash also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.6). Space Crab's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Space Crab ships an update every 3 days, Shadow Dash weekly. Both last shipped on November 9, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 2 level
Space Crab versus Shadow Dash: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpace CrabShadow Dash
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days โ€” betterWeekly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.614.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size47 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCHI HO WONGJangwook Kim

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Space Crab

One-time6
  • TChalla$1.00
  • Genie$1.00
  • Bak Mei$1.00
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  • Simpson$1.00
  • Kirby$1.00
  • no ad$2.00
None

Shadow Dash

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Space Crab free?
Space Crab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shadow Dash free?
Shadow Dash is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Space Crab or Shadow Dash have ads?
Both Space Crab and Shadow Dash show ads.
Which is updated more often, Space Crab or Shadow Dash?
Space Crab ships an update every 3 days, and Shadow Dash weekly. Most recently, Space Crab was updated on November 9, 2026 and Shadow Dash on November 9, 2026.

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