# Cooped Up vs Coco Crab

The clearest difference is ads: Coco Crab at none against Cooped Up's shown. Coco Crab also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 17 months) and review sentiment (91% vs 71%). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Cooped Up sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Coco Crab sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Cooped Up against 4.6 for Coco Crab. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Coco Crab has 2.2K ratings behind it against 85, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of Cooped Up's written reviews are positive against 91% of Coco Crab's.

Cooped Up ships an update every 17 months, Coco Crab monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cooped Up | Coco Crab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545/reviews) | **[4.6 (2.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coco-crab/id1229744015/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **2.2K** |
| Positive reviews | 70.7% of reviews | **91.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 17 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 157 MB | 292 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nitrome](https://appshunter.io/developer/568079484) | [Bloop Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1224067835) |

## What reviewers say

### Cooped Up

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cooped-up/id984037545)

Navigate a vibrant sanctuary as a new exotic bird, flinging yourself upwards while avoiding obstacles and other quirky birds. Snack on tasty insects along the way and use boosts to ascend further. Compete with friends via Game Center.

**Highlights:** Intuitive twanging fling gameplay, Simple pick up and play, Game Centre support, Collect and eat insects, In-game boosts

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Highly addictive gameplay mechanics
- 🎨 Charming and unique pixel art style
- 😄 Quirky humor and entertaining animations
- 🎵 Catchy banjo music and sound design
- ⚡ Fast-paced and responsive controls

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
- 🐛 Screen flickering after watching ads
- 🐛 Game incompatibility with iPad
- 🐛 Upside-down screen glitches
- 📺 Excessive and repetitive ads

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes on launch or during gameplay
- Screen flickering and glitching after ads
- Upside-down screen display
- Phone freezing or requiring restart
- Jump mechanics not responding

**Requested features**

- Unlockable characters and skins
- New maps and backgrounds
- Additional enemy types and difficulty levels
- In-game currency and upgrade system
- Customizable bird options


### Coco Crab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/coco-crab/id1229744015)

Control a beach crab to slice exotic fruits and collect coins. Dodge obstacles and use power-ups to survive in vibrant locations. Discover and catch over 50 unique crabs.

**Highlights:** One-touch crab movement, Crazy power-ups, Original music and colorful graphics, Collect over 50 crabs, Play in 5 unique locations, Complete dozens of missions, Dodge Coconut Bombs

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

**In-app purchases (18)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bill | $0.99 | one-time |
| B.0.B. | $0.99 | one-time |
| M.4.D. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Navy | $0.99 | one-time |
| C.1.3. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Jack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Bobby | $1.99 | one-time |
| Plumby | $1.99 | one-time |
| Miky | $1.99 | one-time |
| Franky | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pumpky | $1.99 | one-time |
| Steevy | $1.99 | one-time |
| Brucely | $1.99 | one-time |
| Einsty | $1.99 | one-time |
| Roky | $1.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer - No Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gold Crab | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pirate | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun and addictive
- 👍 Cute and entertaining
- 🚀 Great gameplay
- 👍 Variety of crabs and skins
- 🚀 Challenging but rewarding

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔋 Frequent ads can be intrusive
- 💡 Difficulty could be better balanced
- 💡 More levels or missions needed

**Reported bugs**

- Crab collection feature sometimes crashes
- Difficulty spikes unexpectedly in later stages

**Requested features**

- Ability to play against friends
- More crab varieties and customization options
- Improved tutorial or guidance for new players


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cooped Up free?

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

### Is Coco Crab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Cooped Up or Coco Crab?

Coco Crab is rated higher. Cooped Up averages 4.5 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while Coco Crab averages 4.6 from 2.2K ratings.

### Do Cooped Up or Coco Crab have ads?

Cooped Up shows ads; Coco Crab does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cooped Up or Coco Crab?

Cooped Up ships an update every 17 months, and Coco Crab monthly. Most recently, Cooped Up was updated on October 14, 2026 and Coco Crab on October 20, 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.*