The Little Crane That Could

Name: The Little Crane That Could
Rating: 4.2 (897 reviews)
Author: Abraham Stolk

By: Abraham Stolk

Simulation

Features & Capabilities

The Little Crane That Could is a physics-based crane simulator that gives you full control to rotate, elevate, bend, extend and grapple. It supports a variety of crane types—mobile cranes, dump trucks, forklifts, skid loaders, and even a sky crane helicopter—running on a realistic Open Dynamics Engine physics system to deliver authentic crane operation and puzzle solving.

The game includes 6 free levels and 22 premium levels (unlock all levels with a single in-app purchase). It’s designed to improve spatial reasoning and problem-solving, and the developer welcomes feedback via social links or in-app feedback.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App Games Education

By:

Abraham Stolk

Rating:

4.20

(897)

Version:

6.51 Last updated: 2018-05-15

Version code:

841391817

Creation date:

2011-01-27

Compatible devices:

Size:

41.66MB

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Apple Apps Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-06

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 63,957 ▲ 39

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Developed by:

Abraham Stolk

Apple Apps Store

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-little-crane-that-could/id408257810

Website:

http://www.stolk.org/tlctc/

User Reviews

Players praise realistic crane operation, accurate controls, and nostalgic appeal. Major drawbacks are heavy monetization (ads and paid unlocks), limited free content, and a lack of updates or new levels. Some users report download issues and there are frequent requests for more equipment and levels. When accessible, the game is a polished, engaging time‑killer, but the paywall and stagnation deter longer‑term engagement.

Pros

Realistic operation of heavy equipment close to real-life practice
Teaches 3D perception and offers accurate controls
Nostalgic favorite with enduring appeal
Crisp graphics and detailed visuals; satisfying levels
Fun, varied tasks that make it a good time passer

Cons

Ads interrupt gameplay frequently
Many levels/content require premium unlocks; paywalls

Recent reviews

i remember playing this on ios 7 & 8

by DE*****, 2025-09-16

This game comes as close to the realistic operation of equipment as any I've found yet! It's a great game and I'm hoping the creator is already working on more. I'd like to see more levels with different jobs and additional equipment such as Backhoes, bulldozers, front end loaders ect... Keep up the great work!