# Crazy Gears vs BANDIMAL

The clearest difference is rating: BANDIMAL at 4.7 against Crazy Gears's 4.3. BANDIMAL also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 66%) and ratings volume (2.3K vs 344). Crazy Gears's advantage is chart position (#187 vs unranked) and price ($2.99 vs $4.99). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Crazy Gears costs $2.99 and BANDIMAL $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BANDIMAL holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BANDIMAL has 2.3K ratings behind it against 344, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Crazy Gears's written reviews are positive against 78% of BANDIMAL's.

Crazy Gears ships an update every 3 months, BANDIMAL every 6 months. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crazy Gears | BANDIMAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$2.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.3 (344 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-gears/id967327312/reviews) | **[4.7 (2.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandimal/id1065440354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 344 | **2.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.8% of reviews | **78.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 6 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#187** | — |
| Size | 108 MB | 137 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EDOKI ACADEMY](https://appshunter.io/developer/555989645) | [YATATOY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290279571) |

## What reviewers say

### Crazy Gears

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crazy-gears/id967327312)

**Currently charting:** #187 Top Paid · Education (US App Store)

This digital puzzle game uses a mechanical engine to teach children about critical thinking and how different mechanisms interact. It offers hours of engaging challenges designed to inspire an understanding of STEM concepts through play.

**Highlights:** Mechanical engine puzzles, Teaches critical thinking, Explores STEM/STEAM topics, Kid-friendly design, Multiple language support, Special mode for CVI

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Awesome
- 👍 Great for kids
- 💡 Challenges brain
- 👍 Fun and engaging
- 👍 Good problem-solving

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes/bugs
- 🔍 Levels too easy
- 🔍 Not enough levels
- 🔍 Glitchy at higher levels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after recent update
- Glitches and issues at higher levels
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

**Requested features**

- More levels and content
- Free play mode
- User profiles and progress tracking


### BANDIMAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bandimal/id1065440354)

This app introduces children to music creation through an intuitive interface. Kids can experiment with different animal instruments, create drum loops, and add effects, all while enjoying amusing animations. It's designed to be a fun and pressure-free way to explore musical creativity.

**Highlights:** Nine animal instruments, Create drum loops, Change loop speeds and add effects, Save compositions, Lively animations and audio, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and fun animations
- 🎨 Creative music making
- 🎶 Catchy and harmonious sounds
- 🧠 Encourages creativity and imagination
- 🤩 Engaging for kids and adults

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Sound not working on some devices
- 🔢 Limited number of animals/sounds
- 💾 Cannot save or export compositions
- 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after adding multiple animals
- Glitches and visual bugs with animations
- Compatibility issues with certain devices
- Sound not working in some cases

**Requested features**

- Add more animals and sound options
- Ability to save and export compositions
- More customization options for music creation
- Tutorials or instructions for first-time users
- Support for older/less powerful devices


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crazy Gears free?

Crazy Gears costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BANDIMAL free?

BANDIMAL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Crazy Gears or BANDIMAL?

BANDIMAL is rated higher. Crazy Gears averages 4.3 out of 5 from 344 ratings, while BANDIMAL averages 4.7 from 2.3K ratings.

### Do Crazy Gears or BANDIMAL have ads?

Neither Crazy Gears nor BANDIMAL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crazy Gears or BANDIMAL?

Crazy Gears ships an update every 3 months, and BANDIMAL every 6 months. Most recently, Crazy Gears was updated on November 11, 2026 and BANDIMAL on November 11, 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.*