# RobotMania: Physics Sandbox — Make your own games!

> Creative physics sandbox for building, programming, and playing custom games. (iPhone/iPad app by Simon Zvara.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotmania-physics-sandbox/id6444165242 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Simon Zvara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490607194)
- Category: Games, Education, Puzzle, Simulation
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 609 App Store ratings · 100 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 69 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Bulgarian, Catalan, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Canadian French and 28 more
- Released: 2022-12-02
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotmania-physics-sandbox/id6444165242/reviews.md

## What is RobotMania?

Build. Play. Destroy.
RobotMania is a creative physics sandbox where you can design, program, and play your own games just like in Roblox or Minecraft, but with full physics and complete freedom.
It is also inspired by Melon Playground, Algodoo, and Incredibots, combining the best of sandbox creativity and realistic physics.
Create anything from robots and vehicles to entire worlds and challenges. The only limit is your imagination.

Create Your Own Games

* Design interactive mini-games, puzzles, and simulations.
* Set custom rules, win conditions, and leaderboards.
* Compete in community challenges or make your own worlds for others to play.
* Combine creativity, engineering, and logic to become both a player and a game developer.

Endless Building Possibilities

* Build cars, tanks, airplanes, rockets, and spaceships.
* Craft houses, castles, cities, and mechanical creatures.
* Add motors, thrusters, and weapons like cannons or lasers.
* Animate your robots using joints, sliders, and buttons just like real engineering.

Powerful Yet Simple Editor

* Draw shapes freely and set physical properties like weight, friction, and bounce.
* Connect pieces using rotating or sliding joints for realistic motion.
* Scale, rotate, and duplicate parts with intuitive touch controls.
* Supports multitouch and both portrait and landscape play.

Join a Creative Community

* Discover and play thousands of creations from other players.
* Share your robots, vehicles, and games online.
* Like, comment, and compete on global leaderboards.
* Follow your favorite creators and get inspired every day.

Whether you love building like in Minecraft, creating games like in Roblox, or experimenting with physics like in Melon Playground, Algodoo, and Incredibots, RobotMania gives you the tools to make anything you imagine, from fun mini-games to advanced mechanical inventions.

Download RobotMania today and start creating your own world!

## Key features

- Design interactive mini-games and simulations
- Build robots, vehicles, and worlds
- Program custom rules and win conditions
- Realistic physics engine
- Intuitive touch controls
- Community sharing and play

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of RobotMania?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Great free alternative to Algodoo
- 🎮 Fun physics sandbox gameplay
- 🏗️ Ability to build creative robots and inventions
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices
- ⚡ Smooth performance and no loading times
- 🎨 Rich array of controls and features
- 💡 Intuitive UI for small screens
- 🔧 Efficient building and manipulation tools

**Cons**

- 🐛 Drawing/shape creation issues after updates
- 🔐 Apple ID sign-in requirement only
- 📦 Limited building space
- ❓ Steep learning curve and unclear mechanics
- 🎮 Confusing controls for new users
- 📱 UI doesn't fit properly on some screens
- 🚫 Can't drag or move objects sometimes
- ⚠️ Selection issues with created objects
- 🔌 Offline/connectivity errors despite Wi-Fi
- 📵 iPad compatibility problems

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Objects become unselectable after creation
- Cannot drag or move objects
- Drawing blocks stopped working in recent update
- Triggers are broken or non-functional
- Music cloning/duplicating issue
- Cannot delete numbers in interface
- Screen moving when trying to draw shapes
- UI elements too small on iPad
- App won't work correctly on iPad even with paid subscription
- 2FA authentication required for sign-in
- Apple ID sign-in errors for child accounts
- Projects won't start/load
- Free version redemption code issues

**Most requested features**

- Multiplayer/co-op challenges
- Tutorial system for new players
- Gravity control for objects
- Trail effects for objects
- Sound effects and audio triggers
- Water physics
- Grid snap-to feature
- Larger building canvas
- Alternative sign-in methods (email, custom accounts)
- Draggable options window
- Layer and collision group naming
- Resizable UI buttons for iPad
- Pinch-to-resize gesture support
- Comments/annotation feature
- Ability to change position/rotation/scale via triggers
- Follow user functionality restoration

## Recent user reviews (10 of 100)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotmania-physics-sandbox/id6444165242/reviews.md

### 2/5 — Fix this weird bug

*2026-08-11*

If The -1 friction object collides with something, it screws the game

### 5/5 — Definitely a 5!

*2026-08-09*

It had a great update on my phone!

### 5/5 — Unstoppable goodness

*2026-07-12*

Wow this is better then algodoo but for some reason when I remix a creation then wait days to work on it the RobotMania says I own it and it’s that not a clone creation and I don’t have to pay the 7 bucks just to play the algodoo that’s stupid

### 5/5 — I love it

*2026-06-30, version 2.2.4*

It’s the best game I’ve ever played

### 4/5 — best thing ever but this

*2026-06-28*

It could be offline just created projects will be stored and be able to still play projects

### 5/5 — I like it!

*2026-06-26, version 2.2.4*

Best game ever no ads and that is why you get a 5 star review!

### 4/5 — One abnormal bug

*2026-06-13*

I was trying to make my creation and I couldn’t do anything when I got back

### 5/5 — Star

*2026-06-09, version 2.2.4*

1

### 4/5 — A suggestion

*2026-06-08*

Good game and I have already seen someone say a part of this
But please give objects gravity and magnetism
And please let us change the force of it

### 4/5 — Make robot mania better

*2026-06-03, version 2.2.4*

Please add other options to sign in 

And add a feature that will let your creations be verified

## Frequently asked questions about RobotMania

### What is RobotMania: Physics Sandbox?

RobotMania is a creative physics sandbox app that allows users to design, program, and play their own games. It offers a realistic physics engine and extensive building tools to create anything from robots and vehicles to entire game worlds.

### What kind of games can I create?

You can design interactive mini-games, puzzles, and simulations. The app allows you to set custom rules, win conditions, and leaderboards, enabling you to become both a player and a game developer.

### Is RobotMania free to download and play?

The app is free to download and play, offering a free experience with in-app purchases. This means you can enjoy the core features without immediate cost, with optional purchases available for additional content or features.

### What devices is RobotMania compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and supports multitouch, as well as both portrait and landscape orientations. Specific compatibility details regarding operating system versions can typically be found on the app store page.

### How does the community feature work?

You can discover and play thousands of creations shared by other players. The community allows you to share your own robots, vehicles, and games, as well as like, comment, and compete on global leaderboards with other creators.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.4 — 2026-04-16

Bug fixes & performance improvements.

### 2.2.3 — 2026-03-02

Bug fixes & performance improvements.

### 2.2.2 — 2025-10-27

Bug fixes & performance improvements.

### 2.2.1 — 2025-10-24

- Bug fixes & performance improvements.
- Copy/paste effects and images directly.

### 2.2 — 2025-10-22

- Big Cannon Update! 
 - Cannons can now shoot anything!
 - You can use cannons to fire custom bullets or spawn any objects such as ragdolls or vehicles.
 - Cannons can even shoot other cannons!
- Many new trigger actions:
 - Load Custom Cannon Bullet
 - Teleport Elements
 - Transform Elements
  - Set Velocity
  - Apply Force
  - Apply Impulse
  - Flip Elements Horizontally
  - Flip Elements Vertically
  - Scale Elements
 - Store distance values to counters.
- Custom image textures.
- Display current score or counter value inside shapes by using $score$ or $counter$ in text.
- Tweaked effect shaders
- UI Tweaks
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

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All apps by Simon Zvara: https://appshunter.io/developer/1490607194

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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 2026-08-30.*