# aa vs aa crazy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: aa crazy at none against aa's 5. aa crazy also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.8) and review sentiment (66% vs 56%). aa's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (10K vs 289). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. aa sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. aa crazy asks for nothing beyond the download.

aa crazy holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: aa has 10K ratings behind it against 289, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of aa's written reviews are positive against 66% of aa crazy's.

aa ships an update every 10 days, aa crazy every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | aa | aa crazy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.8 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173/reviews) | **[4.0 (289 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-crazy-stack-and-merged-dots/id1086455701/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10K** | 289 |
| Positive reviews | 56.1% of reviews | **65.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [General Adaptive Apps Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/937589555) | [Tinh Nguyen](https://appshunter.io/developer/915451185) |

## What reviewers say

### aa

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa/id905852173)

A minimalist one-tap puzzle game that tests your skill, focus, and timing. Shoot dots into a spinning circle without collision to progress through over 1,300 challenging levels. Play offline and compete with friends in this addictive, timeless experience.

**Highlights:** One-tap gameplay, Over 1,300 handcrafted levels, Offline play, Minimalist design, Challenge friends, Daily streaks

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| aa Legend | $2.99 | per month |
| aa Legend | $19.99 | per year |
| Skip Level | $0.49 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $5.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Simple and challenging
- 🎨 Customizable colors
- 💯 Satisfying when passing levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Inconsistent difficulty levels
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🐛 Glitches and crashes
- 🔍 Unbalanced gameplay on different devices

**Reported bugs**

- Unresponsive controls
- Incorrect ball size on newer devices
- Persistent issues with level 7 and 8
- Glitchy end-of-level screens

**Requested features**

- Skip level option
- Hint system
- Daily challenges
- Music/sound options


### aa crazy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aa-crazy-stack-and-merged-dots/id1086455701)

A challenging casual game where players tap to shoot a large ball, aiming to avoid smaller balls within a circle. With over 1000 levels and simple controls, it offers addictive gameplay for all ages. Play offline and test your skills against friends.

**Highlights:** Tap to shoot, Avoid small balls, 1005+ levels, Addictive gameplay, Simple controls, Offline play

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🤩 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Fun and entertaining
- ✨ Amazing sound effects
- 💯 Great for passing time
- 🚀 Good for when no WiFi

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😩 Too many ads
- 😠 Ads are annoying
- 😤 Ads make me not want to play
- 😵 Game gets boring at level five
- 🤯 Levels become impossible

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on opening
- Died without reaching anything
- Lost without touching the line
- Ads crash the game

**Requested features**

- Remove ads
- Add infinite mode
- Spice up the game
- Add more levels
- Option to buy passes by watching ads or completing levels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is aa free?

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

### Is aa crazy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, aa or aa crazy?

aa crazy is rated higher. aa averages 3.8 out of 5 from 10K ratings, while aa crazy averages 4.0 from 289 ratings.

### Do aa or aa crazy have ads?

Both aa and aa crazy show ads.

### Which is updated more often, aa or aa crazy?

aa ships an update every 10 days, and aa crazy every 2 months. Most recently, aa was updated on September 24, 2026 and aa crazy on September 24, 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.*