# FlapThulhu vs Flappy Crush

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FlapThulhu at none against Flappy Crush's 8. FlapThulhu also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.6). Flappy Crush's advantage is ratings volume (7.6K vs 82). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Flappy Crush sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. FlapThulhu asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for FlapThulhu against 4.6 for Flappy Crush. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Flappy Crush has 7.6K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of FlapThulhu's written reviews are positive against 90% of Flappy Crush's.

FlapThulhu ships an update every 3 weeks, Flappy Crush monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | FlapThulhu | Flappy Crush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (82 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapthulhu/id818882786/reviews) | **[4.6 (7.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-crush/id906357856/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 82 | **7.6K** |
| Positive reviews | **91.1% of reviews** | 90.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1 MB | 181 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.1** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Madgarden Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1639634896) | [Tarek Mongy](https://appshunter.io/developer/673558244) |

## What reviewers say

### FlapThulhu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flapthulhu/id818882786)

Navigate treacherous environments by flapping, battling monsters, and managing your sanity. Unleash eldritch powers or succumb to the madness in this action-packed game.

**Highlights:** Flapping mechanics, Monster combat, Madness management, Eldritch dimension exploration, Playable beast character

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Colorful pixelated graphics
- 🎶 Funky retro music
- 🚫 No ads or IAPs mentioned
- 📱 Fits iPhone 14 Pro screen
- 🌌 Lovecraft theme is wonderful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👾 Character too big for spikes
- 🤏 Gates are too small
- 🐌 Laggy animation
- 📱 Game too zoomed in
- 😵 Frustrating difficulty

**Reported bugs**

- Character too big to get through spikes
- Skulls don't appear often enough
- Game stopped working with iOS 11
- Saving skulls and bought items reset
- Laggy animation causes loss

**Requested features**

- More uses for skulls
- Achievements or in-game awards
- Sequel
- Option to turn sound off
- More modes or creatures to unlock


### Flappy Crush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/flappy-crush/id906357856)

Tap to close pipes and crush incoming birds. Unlock power-ups, new pipes, and customize birds. Earn in-game currency to spend in the shop. Features multiple game modes, offline play, and cloud saves.

**Highlights:** Unlock power-ups, Unlock powerful pipes, Earn and spend Bone Bucks, Customize birds, Unlock 5 game modes, 2 Player Mode, Offline play

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 4000 Bone Bucks Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Bone Bucks Pack 50% Off | $2.99 | one-time |
| 10000 Bone Bucks Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| 20000 Bone Bucks Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| 40000 Bone Bucks Pack | $15.99 | one-time |
| 100000 Bone Bucks Pack | $29.99 | one-time |
| 200000 Bone Bucks Pack | $49.99 | one-time |
| 500000 Bone Bucks Pack | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun
- 👍 Great gameplay
- 👍 Satisfying to crush birds
- 👍 Multiple game modes
- 👍 Customizable pipes and birds

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and bugs
- 💰 Grindy to unlock new content
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🔋 Can be draining on battery

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening the app
- Ads causing the game to freeze
- Issues with certain device compatibility

**Requested features**

- More pipes and power-ups
- Ability to disable blood/gore
- Easier way to earn in-game currency
- Online leaderboards or multiplayer


## Frequently asked questions

### Is FlapThulhu free?

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

### Is Flappy Crush free?

Flappy Crush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, FlapThulhu or Flappy Crush?

Flappy Crush is rated higher. FlapThulhu averages 4.5 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while Flappy Crush averages 4.6 from 7.6K ratings.

### Do FlapThulhu or Flappy Crush have ads?

Flappy Crush shows ads; FlapThulhu does not.

### Which is updated more often, FlapThulhu or Flappy Crush?

FlapThulhu ships an update every 3 weeks, and Flappy Crush monthly. Most recently, FlapThulhu was updated on September 10, 2026 and Flappy Crush on September 28, 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.*