The Little Crane That Could
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6.51for iPhone, iPad and more
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About The Little Crane That Could
Driving a crane and operating a crane is so much fun. Improve your spatial skills and solve puzzles in this crane simulator, which is enjoyed by over 19 million people, young and old.
A realistic physics simulation gives you full control over the crane: rotate, elevate, bend, extend and grapple. Use your crane to solve a diverse set of challenges. This crane simulator lets you use mobile cranes, dump trucks, forklifts, skid loaders and even a sky crane helicopter.
The Little Crane That Could features 6 free levels and 22 premium levels (1 in-app-purchase unlocks all levels.)
UPDATE FROM DEVELOPER:
You can follow me @BramStolk on Twitter. Please consider providing feedback on the game, good or bad. I need to know what you are thinking. There is a button in the HELP screen that takes you to the feedback page in itunes. Also, there is a FAQ now at http://stolk.org/tlctc/faq.html
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL OPERATORS:
If you open the settings of your device, and go to 'Little Crane' tab, you can reverse the controls to mimic real-life cranes where pulling the lever is boom up, and pushing is boom down.
'The Little Crane That Could' is a game by Abraham Stolk, and it uses the OpenDE physics engine.
Open Dynamics Engine is:
Copyright (c) 2001-2007, Russell L. Smith.
All rights reserved.
HUD graphic design by Matthew Beckman, music by playonloop.com
A realistic physics simulation gives you full control over the crane: rotate, elevate, bend, extend and grapple. Use your crane to solve a diverse set of challenges. This crane simulator lets you use mobile cranes, dump trucks, forklifts, skid loaders and even a sky crane helicopter.
The Little Crane That Could features 6 free levels and 22 premium levels (1 in-app-purchase unlocks all levels.)
UPDATE FROM DEVELOPER:
You can follow me @BramStolk on Twitter. Please consider providing feedback on the game, good or bad. I need to know what you are thinking. There is a button in the HELP screen that takes you to the feedback page in itunes. Also, there is a FAQ now at http://stolk.org/tlctc/faq.html
NOTICE TO PROFESSIONAL OPERATORS:
If you open the settings of your device, and go to 'Little Crane' tab, you can reverse the controls to mimic real-life cranes where pulling the lever is boom up, and pushing is boom down.
'The Little Crane That Could' is a game by Abraham Stolk, and it uses the OpenDE physics engine.
Open Dynamics Engine is:
Copyright (c) 2001-2007, Russell L. Smith.
All rights reserved.
HUD graphic design by Matthew Beckman, music by playonloop.com
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What's New in the Latest Version 6.51
Last updated on May 15, 2018
Old Versions
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
* Don't serve personalized ads to EU users.
* Fix buttons on info screen.
* Don't serve personalized ads to EU users.
* Fix buttons on info screen.
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Version History
6.51
May 15, 2018
This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.
* Don't serve personalized ads to EU users.
* Fix buttons on info screen.
* Don't serve personalized ads to EU users.
* Fix buttons on info screen.
6.50
Feb 23, 2018
* Support 120Hz rendering.
* Support latest phone device.
* Support latest tablet devices.
* Changed lever default: pulling lever down means lifting boom, like real heavy machinery.
* Little Crane finally has a (flexible) rear axle.
* Upgraded to latest Ad SDK.
* Don't attempt to record score is local player is not authenticated.
* Upgraded physics engine: now using OpenDE 0.13.1
* Fresh new colours in UI.
* New launch screen.
* Support latest phone device.
* Support latest tablet devices.
* Changed lever default: pulling lever down means lifting boom, like real heavy machinery.
* Little Crane finally has a (flexible) rear axle.
* Upgraded to latest Ad SDK.
* Don't attempt to record score is local player is not authenticated.
* Upgraded physics engine: now using OpenDE 0.13.1
* Fresh new colours in UI.
* New launch screen.
6.42
Feb 23, 2016
→ New level 'ski jump.'
→ New icon.
→ Fixed iCloud loading for user levels.
→ Replaced ad network.
→ Use new shader management code.
→ New icon.
→ Fixed iCloud loading for user levels.
→ Replaced ad network.
→ Use new shader management code.
6.23
Jun 26, 2015
Announce Little Crane 2.
6.22
Apr 2, 2015
Replaced obsolete iAd interstitials with latest API.
6.21
Dec 29, 2014
Announce 'The Little Plane That Could'
6.20
Sep 29, 2014
→ Moved steering wheel to the edge of the screen.
→ Added visual model for front suspension.
→ Support for iPhone6 and iPhone6 Plus.
→ Added visual model for front suspension.
→ Support for iPhone6 and iPhone6 Plus.
6.10
Feb 16, 2014
→ Added new vehicle 'crawler'.
→ Added new level 'topple'.
→ Added new level 'hill'.
→ Added new prop in sandbox.
→ Added horn (suggestion from Erin Gray.)
→ Added heli spawning for user designed levels.
→ Improved menu layout for iPad.
→ Upgraded to OpenDE v0.13
→ Geometry loaded on demand.
→ Added new level 'topple'.
→ Added new level 'hill'.
→ Added new prop in sandbox.
→ Added horn (suggestion from Erin Gray.)
→ Added heli spawning for user designed levels.
→ Improved menu layout for iPad.
→ Upgraded to OpenDE v0.13
→ Geometry loaded on demand.
5.13
Sep 18, 2013
→ Fresh new menu style.
→ New icon.
→ Extraction of pin in level 'lockdown' made easier.
→ Fixed two-pronged grapple option in sandbox.
→ New icon.
→ Extraction of pin in level 'lockdown' made easier.
→ Fixed two-pronged grapple option in sandbox.
5.07
Apr 26, 2013
→ Implemented Ackermann steering.
→ Added drive differential that slows down inner rear wheel in turns.
→ Improved fork lift by decreasing turn radius.
→ Added drive differential that slows down inner rear wheel in turns.
→ Improved fork lift by decreasing turn radius.
5.05
Mar 14, 2013
✔ Fixed 'reverse controls' settings.
✔ Made see-saw level slightly easier.
✔ Made see-saw level slightly easier.
5.02
Feb 19, 2013
✔ New level 'Yukon'.
✔ Enable anti aliasing on more devices.
✔ Smoother acceleration and deceleration of truck.
✔ Delay sound file loading until after launch.
✔ Faster menu loading.
✔ Optimized image sizes for smaller download size.
✔ Enable anti aliasing on more devices.
✔ Smoother acceleration and deceleration of truck.
✔ Delay sound file loading until after launch.
✔ Faster menu loading.
✔ Optimized image sizes for smaller download size.
4.4.2
Sep 27, 2012
✔ Fixed launch crash.
4.4.1
Sep 20, 2012
DO NOT UPDATE
Fix coming for crash during launch.
My apologies for the inconvenience.
✔ Support 16:9 format of iPhone5 screen.
Fix coming for crash during launch.
My apologies for the inconvenience.
✔ Support 16:9 format of iPhone5 screen.
4.4
Sep 5, 2012
✔ Replaced 'demolition level' with a new level 'hazard'.
✔ Fixed rare crash bug when reactivating backgrounded app.
✔ Make IAP record more persistant so that 'restore purchases' is req'd less often.
✔ Fixed rare crash bug when reactivating backgrounded app.
✔ Make IAP record more persistant so that 'restore purchases' is req'd less often.
4.3
Jul 16, 2012
✔ Fixed loading of user designed levels
4.2
Jul 13, 2012
KNOWN BUG: 4.2 WILL NOT PROPERLY LOAD USER LEVELS WITH DYNAMIC OBJECTS PLACED IN THE EDITOR. IF YOU HAVE PURCHASED THE EDITOR, PLEASE WAIT FOR GAME UPDATE 4.3 SO THAT THE EDITOR WORKS WITH IT AGAIN. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. - BRAM
✔ Fixed SkyCrane in 'fast simulation' mode.
✔ Faster menu loading.
✔ Fixed wheel friction bug.
✔ Replaced weakest level (PROJECT 02: coaster) with new level.
✔ New free level PROJECT 02: lockdown.
✔ Thicker outline drawing on retina displays.
✔ Fixed SkyCrane in 'fast simulation' mode.
✔ Faster menu loading.
✔ Fixed wheel friction bug.
✔ Replaced weakest level (PROJECT 02: coaster) with new level.
✔ New free level PROJECT 02: lockdown.
✔ Thicker outline drawing on retina displays.
4.1
Apr 28, 2012
✔ Back by popular demand: sandbox
4.0.1
Apr 19, 2012
✔ Fixed: crash during start up
4.0
Apr 16, 2012
MY APOLOGIES FOR BUG: CRASH ON STARTUP.
I work as fast as I can to resolve this. If you are on iOS 4.x, you will need wait for the next update. If you are on iOS 5.x you could try a possible work around. One user reported that deleting the app, and then reinstalling fixed the crash. After doing this, press 'RESTORE PURCHASES' to get your premium content back.
✔ Added level editor support (via iCloud)
✔ Fixed tutorial rendering for retina iPad
✔ Upgraded menu background to retina iPad
✔ Removed sandbox
✔ Fixed frictionless slides when truck flipped over on its side
✔ Added loading indicator (iCloud documents may introduce longer load times)
I work as fast as I can to resolve this. If you are on iOS 4.x, you will need wait for the next update. If you are on iOS 5.x you could try a possible work around. One user reported that deleting the app, and then reinstalling fixed the crash. After doing this, press 'RESTORE PURCHASES' to get your premium content back.
✔ Added level editor support (via iCloud)
✔ Fixed tutorial rendering for retina iPad
✔ Upgraded menu background to retina iPad
✔ Removed sandbox
✔ Fixed frictionless slides when truck flipped over on its side
✔ Added loading indicator (iCloud documents may introduce longer load times)
3.0.1
Mar 27, 2012
✔ Added iPad retina display support.
✔ Fixed collision on chimney model (thank you for reporting, Shawn Unger).
✔ Added Twitter Follow button (so you can listen to author's rants)
✔ Fixed collision on chimney model (thank you for reporting, Shawn Unger).
✔ Added Twitter Follow button (so you can listen to author's rants)
3.0
Mar 3, 2012
✔ New menu design by Matthew Beckman
✔ New HUD design by Matthew Beckman
✔ New menu music by PlayOnLoop.com
✔ New level 'Powerlift'
✔ New vehicle 'Skycrane'
✔ Fixed sag of boom when lifting with low power
✔ Stop reverse-beep when stationary
✔ Fixed several memory leaks
✔ Fixed OpenGL VAO leak
✔ When restoring purchase, immediately remove ads
✔ New HUD design by Matthew Beckman
✔ New menu music by PlayOnLoop.com
✔ New level 'Powerlift'
✔ New vehicle 'Skycrane'
✔ Fixed sag of boom when lifting with low power
✔ Stop reverse-beep when stationary
✔ Fixed several memory leaks
✔ Fixed OpenGL VAO leak
✔ When restoring purchase, immediately remove ads
2.0
Jan 17, 2012
✔ Bigger view, now with 40% more pixels!
✔ Added new level 'Super PAC'
✔ Control levers can be reversed to match real world cranes.
✔ Off-axis projection matrix to move focus away from control overlay.
✔ Added new level 'Super PAC'
✔ Control levers can be reversed to match real world cranes.
✔ Off-axis projection matrix to move focus away from control overlay.
1.9.1
Dec 6, 2011
✔ Slowed down game speed
✔ Added user preference to switch between slow/fast speed
✔ Improved simulation stability
✔ Added user preference to switch between slow/fast speed
✔ Improved simulation stability
1.9
Nov 15, 2011
✔ New level 'easter egg hunt'.
✔ Increased simulation stability.
✔ Smoother and faster display (@60fps for modern devices).
✔ Optimized rendering of UI.
✔ Moved HOBBS meter into main 3D view for faster performance.
✔ Added Frames Per Second indicator for performance monitoring.
✔ Reduced jitter when lifting heavy objects (temple pillar, bridge pillar)
✔ Added preferences/settings for timer, music, cartoon-style.
✔ Fixed shift of 3D view in free version when ad loads.
✔ Added 29-pixel and 58-pixel icon sizes for preference app.
✔ Increased simulation stability.
✔ Smoother and faster display (@60fps for modern devices).
✔ Optimized rendering of UI.
✔ Moved HOBBS meter into main 3D view for faster performance.
✔ Added Frames Per Second indicator for performance monitoring.
✔ Reduced jitter when lifting heavy objects (temple pillar, bridge pillar)
✔ Added preferences/settings for timer, music, cartoon-style.
✔ Fixed shift of 3D view in free version when ad loads.
✔ Added 29-pixel and 58-pixel icon sizes for preference app.
The Little Crane That Could FAQ
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Check the following list to see the minimum requirements of The Little Crane That Could.
iPhone
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
iPad
Requires iPadOS 8.0 or later.
iPod touch
Requires iOS 8.0 or later.
The Little Crane That Could supports English, Dutch, Japanese
The Little Crane That Could contains in-app purchases. Please check the pricing plan as below:
premium levels
$4.99
