Comparison

Claw Machine vs Claw Dojo

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

Head to head
About

Claw Machine

Experience the thrill of a 3D arcade claw machine with realistic physics. Collect over 86 cute plush toys across seven themed halls, and view your collection in a dedicated album. Enjoy retro arcade visuals and music, with options for free coin refills through ads.

Highlights
  • Realistic 3D claw machine physics
  • Collect 86+ cute plush toys
  • Seven themed halls
  • In-game collection album
  • Retro arcade atmosphere
  • Free coin refills via ads
Features
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A real-physics 3D claw machine that feels like the arcade โ€” The Claw! A floppy claw, a slack cable and a physics engine modeled on real machines recreate that "almost got it!" feeling. Features - 7 machines: 5 claw machines (Pets & Farm, Safari, Aquarium, Food, Speed & Space) plus Jumbo 10 Seconds and Rotating Pin Drop - Collect 73 cute plush toys - Collection book: see every prize you've won at a glance - Real-physics claw: it rests on the pile, tilts and slips just like the real thing - Cozy original background music - iPhone Duo support: unfold for a full-screen arcade; half-fold and the machine moves clear of the fold - Out of coins? Watch an ad for a free refill (or buy Remove Ads to refill without ads) Step inside and grab your favorite plush!

About

Claw Dojo

Features
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Claw Dojo is a practice simulator for the "hook & ring" style claw machine found in Japanese arcades, built on real rigid-body physics. HOW IT WORKS โ€ข A ring hangs from a chain. Move it left and back, press DROP, and try to thread the hook mounted on the wooden board to lift the prize. โ€ข Every outcome is decided purely by physics. There is no random roll and no hidden win rate. Your aim and your read of the swinging ring decide everything. โ€ข Drag anywhere to orbit the cabinet 360ยฐ. Line up your shot from the side or from above, just like at the real machine. MACHINE SETUP (all free) โ€ข Set the number, position, size and angle of the hooks, the ring size and thickness, and the board size. โ€ข Set the drop limit and the wait time at the bottom too. โ€ข Recreate a setup you saw at the arcade and practice it at home. โ€ข 6 cabinet themes: Pop & Cute, Retro Arcade, Neon Tech, Natural Wood, Sunny Pop and Dojo. PRIZE SHELF โ€ข Collect 14 prizes. Complete a category to reveal its secret prize. โ€ข Collect them all to unlock the grand secret. COINS โ€ข 1 play = 1 coin. Free coins are granted every day (more with a login streak). โ€ข Watch a short rewarded video to earn extra coins. โ€ข Coin packs and a one-time Unlimited Coins purchase are available. Prizes are virtual items inside the app. No physical prizes are shipped. Results are determined by the physics simulation only. There are no random elements or configurable win rates. Support: santamaru-app@gmail.com

Screenshots

Claw Machine4 screens
Claw Dojo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Claw Dojo at every 9 days against Claw Machine's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Claw Machine sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Claw Dojo sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Claw Machine ships an update every 3 weeks, Claw Dojo every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
Claw Machine versus Claw Dojo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClaw MachineClaw Dojo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 9 days โ€” better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 โ€” better18.5
Further details โ€” not scored
Size138 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerseihee hanSHOTA KATAYAMA

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Claw Machine

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
4 purchases

Claw Dojo

One-time4
  • 20 Coins$0.99
  • 50 Coins$1.99
  • 150 Coins$3.99
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  • Unlimited Coins$7.99

Questions

Is Claw Machine free?
Claw Machine is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Claw Dojo free?
Claw Dojo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Claw Machine or Claw Dojo have ads?
Both Claw Machine and Claw Dojo show ads.
Which is updated more often, Claw Machine or Claw Dojo?
Claw Machine ships an update every 3 weeks, and Claw Dojo every 9 days. Most recently, Claw Machine was updated on November 7, 2026 and Claw Dojo on November 10, 2026.

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