# Automatoys — Get to the end!

> Mechanical puzzle game with tactile controls and timed challenges. (iPhone/iPad app by Idle Friday.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automatoys/id1580281448 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Idle Friday](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500258283)
- Category: Games, Puzzle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.50/5 from 7,816 App Store ratings · 1,338 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 176 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2022-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automatoys/id1580281448/reviews.md

## What is Automatoys?

Tap, turn, tilt and spin the contraptions to help each ball hop and roll its way to victory. Each automatoy is a unique, mechanical obstacle course.

Features
• One-tap controls
• NO ads

Outpace the clock to beat your score!

⁕ = Made it!
⁕⁕ = Super fast!
⁕⁕⁕ = Incredible!

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Apple Design Award Finalist 2023

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“Tinker around with gorgeous digital toys”
PocketGamer

“Complex brilliance made tactile and delightful”
Eurogamer

“Perchang meets Monument Valley”
TouchArcade

“Delightfully Elaborate”
TapSmart

## Key features

- Tap, turn, tilt, and spin controls
- Unique mechanical obstacle courses
- Timed challenges to beat scores
- One-touch controls
- No ads

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift a pizza | $9.99 | one-time |
| Operator Key | $2.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Automatoys?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 💎 One of the best mobile games
- 🎨 Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing
- 🕹️ Intuitive and satisfying controls
- 🎶 Calming and relaxing music
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles
- 👍 Worth the purchase price

**Cons**

- 💰 Paywall after 3 free levels
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🕰️ Some levels too difficult or require too much trial and error

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Levels not saving star ratings
- Certain level elements not functioning properly

**Most requested features**

- More free levels
- Level editor or custom level creation
- Ability to replay levels to improve star ratings

## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,338)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automatoys/id1580281448/reviews.md

### 5/5 — These new Automatoys are perfect, keep this up!

*2026-08-24, version 1.1.8*

I know that I experienced a fact about level 14, it was when my ball got stuck, after it fell down the end of the level.

### 5/5 — I love it

*2026-08-18, version 1.1.8*

It’s not to easy not to hard and super fun

### 5/5 — Frustratingly Fun!

*2026-08-16, version 1.1.8*

A childish exterior concealing an engaging game of motion and strategy requiring thought and timing, playable with the click of a single button!  Simultaneously simple and complex.

### 3/5 — Idk what happened

*2026-08-10, version 1.1.8*

Maybe it’s my phone being weird but some of the obstacles just stopped moving lol

### 5/5 — Nice

*2026-08-10, version 1.1.8*

Very good. Pls make more games

### 5/5 — Good game

*2026-08-05, version 1.1.8*

100% fun and really thoughtful game

### 5/5 — Well done

*2026-08-02, version 1.1.8*

Amazing, clean, creative

### 5/5 — A winner

*2026-08-01, version 1.1.8*

I’m extremely picky about my games. You have a tough bar to clear at every stage of the game: what I even read about, what install, what I play more than once, etc. I paid for all 16 levels, I find that price more than reasonable, and I am leaving a review. It’s beautiful and lovingly tactile, and great to listen to whether you choose their music or your own. Why are you still reading my lousy review? ;)

### 3/5 — Fun game, bad mechanics

*2026-07-29, version 1.1.8*

Great game, didn’t mind shelling out $3 for all the levels but as the levels progressed, so did my frustration. 

Tricky timing and sections that take some repetition are fine but when you add luck-based challenges like the peg board drop that can tank a good run to dropping you to 0 stars is incredibly annoying.

And I’m sure with another couple dozen attempts I could learn how to shoot the ball with just enough power that it doesn’t go all the way to the top and instead lands right in the finish hole but I don’t have the time to dedicate an hour to a singular section on a singular level in a mobile game like it’s a part-time job.

### 2/5 — Loading

*2026-07-22, version 1.1.8*

The game doesn’t seem to be loading for me. Whenever i go into the game I cant even get to the first level, but i am also on an old phone (iPhone 7). The price is pretty good compared to other games, but i cant see if I like it.

## Frequently asked questions about Automatoys

### What is this app about?

This app is a mechanical puzzle game where you guide a ball through intricate obstacle courses. You'll need to tap, turn, tilt, and spin various contraptions to help the ball reach its goal. Each level presents a unique mechanical challenge.

### What are the key features of this game?

Key features include unique mechanical obstacle courses, one-touch controls for intuitive gameplay, and timed challenges to beat your high scores. The game also boasts no advertisements and is an Apple Design Award Finalist.

### How is this app monetized?

The app is free to download and play, but it does offer in-app purchases. This allows players to enhance their experience or progress further within the game, while still providing a complete experience for free players.

### What kind of challenges can I expect?

You can expect a variety of mechanical challenges that require precise control and timing. The game features unique, tactile obstacle courses that test your ability to manipulate the environment to guide the ball to the finish line as quickly as possible.

### Is this game suitable for casual players?

While the game offers a deep and engaging experience for dedicated puzzle enthusiasts, its one-touch controls make it accessible to casual players as well. The timed challenges and scoring system provide replayability for those seeking to master each level.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.8 — 2026-06-19

- Small fixes and improvements
- Fixed a rare collider issue on level 7
- Small changes to sound effects and haptics
- Slight level balance and difficulty changes

### 1.1.5 — 2025-04-18

A handful of small changes to some levels

Level 14: Made the wall of pushers slightly friendlier
Level 15: Made the spinning planks less fiendish
Level 16: Slight change to the elevator timing

### 1.1.4 — 2024-12-10

New levels! Hop, roll and launch your way through these new mechanical mazes.

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New in version 1.1.4:
- Small gameplay improvements
- Fixed an issue with the lift on level 13

### 1.1.3 — 2024-11-10

New levels! Hop, roll and launch your way through these new mechanical mazes.

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New in version 1.1.3:
- Fixed a rare bug that would cause certain parts of levels to stop moving

### 1.1.2 — 2024-10-16

New levels! Hop, roll and launch your way through these new mechanical mazes.

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New in version 1.1.2:
- Fixed: Achievements for levels 15 and 16
- Fixed: An issue with maze on level 16
- Made some small changes to level 15

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-29.*