Comparison

The Earth by Tinybop vs Thinkrolls Space

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

The Earth by Tinybop

Explore geology and ecology with an interactive Earth model. Kids can simulate geological forces, witness landform creation, and learn about conservation through hands-on activities. Develop foundational science literacy through engaging STEM exploration.

Highlights
  • Interactive Earth model
  • Simulate geological forces
  • Explore Earth's layers
  • Shape landforms
  • Learn conservation
  • Discover fossils
  • Experiment with volcanoes
Features
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This app is for all junior geologists. ***** Children's Technology Review Editor's Choice ***** The Earth is an interactive model that lets kids study geology and ecology. Kids explore and play with the geological forces that change the Earth—above and below the surface, in minutes and over millions of years. Kids can also learn about conservation as they test clean energy sources, clean up beaches, and preserve forests. The Earth is No. 5 in Tinybop’s Explorer’s Library. Each Explorer’s Library app lets kids explore the invisible and awesome wonders of STEM. Kids (and kids at heart!) develop foundational science literacy. "This is a great way to let children informally and playfully discover some of the big ideas they’ll encounter later on in their school curriculum. Apps like this one are good reminders for why you spent hundreds of dollars on a phone or tablet for your child." — Warren Buckleitner, editor, Children's Technology Review Features: * Investigate how landforms are created. * See the Earth transform over time, from a sphere of boiling rock to the continents we live on today. * Dig under the surface and observe the Earth’s layers from the crust to core. * Weather, erode, and deposit rocks and sediment. Shape the land with your fingertips! * Make a river meander. Make a glacier recede and advance. Create sand dunes, sea stacks, and beaches. Trigger a rockslide! * Discover fossils as you investigate rock formations. * See how plants weather the Earth by making your own garden. * Discover mysteries like frost wedging, stalactites and stalagmites, and hotspots. * Experiment with four different types of volcanoes. * Earth Day ecology bonus interactions about conservation: test clean energy sources, clean up beaches, and preserve forests. * Learn new vocabulary in 40+ languages with interactive labels in close-up scenes. * Original artwork by Sarah Jacoby. * Intuitive, safe, and kid-friendly design. * Entertaining for kids and adults alike — play together and learn together! FREE handbook Our expert-reviewed handbook is full of facts, interaction tips, and discussion questions to support learning in this app, in the classroom or at home. Download in your app or at: http://tinybop.com/handbooks. Privacy policy We take your and your child’s privacy seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child. We do not allow any third-party advertising. When the camera, microphone, and other services are used within an app, your information is not collected or distributed outside of the app. Read our complete privacy policy at tinybop.com. Tinybop, Inc. is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. We make apps for curious, creative, and kind kids. We’re all over the internet. Visit us: www.tinybop.com Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop Like us: facebook.com/tinybop Peek behind the scenes: instagram.com/tinybop We love hearing your stories! If you have ideas, or something isn’t working as you expect it to, please contact us: hi@tinybop.com. Psst! It's not Tiny Bop, or Tiny Bob, or Tiny Pop. It's Tinybop. :)

About

Thinkrolls Space

Embark on an interstellar adventure with this child-friendly puzzle game. Guide colorful characters through over 200 unique mazes across seven planets, using logic and physics to overcome obstacles and unlock new alien companions.

Highlights
  • Over 200 logic and physics puzzles
  • Seven unique themed planets
  • 24 collectible alien characters
  • Two difficulty modes
  • Unlimited penalty-free retries
  • Enhances logic and problem-solving skills
Currently charting
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*** Featured as "App of the Day" on the App Store! *** Thinkrolls Space is a child-friendly puzzle game that’s out of this world. Colorful heroes boldly roll where no Thinkroll has rolled before, in over 200 mazes set across seven unique planets. A cast of oddball aliens will make you grin from ear to ear. But you’ll need brains and nimble fingers to reach your goal—and catch the waiting UFO that will beam your Thinkroll to the next fun-filled planet. CLOSE ENCOUNTERS Thinkrolls and Thinkrolls 2 introduced our revolving heroes. Thinkrolls: Kings & Queens added exciting new concepts—and dragons. Now Thinkrolls Space blasts the award-winning series into outer space. You’ll meet goo monsters, bleeping robots, spring-like soprano aliens, and cheese monsters who love munching moon cheese. You’ll face vanishing rainbow bridges, plasma fields, teleporters—and more. Each of these can help or hinder. You must figure out which—and how to move and match objects to clear a path, get the key, and open a gate to the next level. REACH FOR THE STARS Two difficulty modes and unlimited penalty-free retries ensure the 200+ level journey is stress-free for children and adults alike. Along the way, stars and hearts can be collected, and later used to unlock 24 unique alien Thinkrolls. Throughout, players are encouraged to experiment. They will learn through trial and error to combine elements, and build on successive lessons to strengthen creative thinking, logic, problem solving, spatial cognition, and memory. Don’t be surprised when even younger players start thinking several moves ahead, in this fun, inventive, family-friendly combination of physics problems, logic puzzles, and exciting platform gaming! GAME FEATURES • 110 easy levels for ages 5+ • 108 hard levels for ages 8+ • Explore 7 bizarre, unique themed planets • 24 quirky alien Thinkrolls to collect • Gather hearts and stars and use them to unlock new aliens • Unlimited retries, and no time limits—play at your own pace • Enhances logic, problem solving, memory, strategic thinking, and perseverance • Store up to six separate player profiles • Intuitive, easy to understand touchscreen controls • Original concept, artwork, and sound design • COPPA and GDPR compliant; no third party ads; no in-app purchases • No internet connection required ------------------------------------------ *** Featured as "App of the Day" and "Best New App" on the Today tab and Home page of the App Store! *** 5 stars by Common Sense Media - "The adorable Thinkrolls and their sometimes maddening puzzle worlds will captivate kids of all ages, including some adults." *** Editor's Choice by Children's Technology Review (score 98%) ------------------------------------------ PRIVACY POLICY We respect our users’ privacy! We do not collect, store, or share any personal or location data. Thinkrolls Space does not contain third party ads and is safe for families and young children. Read our privacy policy: http://avokiddo.com/privacy-policy. ABOUT AVOKIDDO Avokiddo is an award-winning creative studio specializing in the development of quality educational apps for children. Hand-in-hand with kids, we design unique experiences crafted with love! Read more about us at avokiddo.com.

Screenshots

The Earth by Tinybop4 screens
Thinkrolls Space4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Thinkrolls Space at 93% against The Earth by Tinybop's 45%. Thinkrolls Space also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and ratings volume (3.4K vs 81). The Earth by Tinybop's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 8 months) and price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

The Earth by Tinybop costs $3.99 and Thinkrolls Space $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Thinkrolls Space holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thinkrolls Space has 3.4K ratings behind it against 81, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of The Earth by Tinybop's written reviews are positive against 93% of Thinkrolls Space's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Earth by Tinybop ships an update every 3 months, Thinkrolls Space every 8 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
The Earth by Tinybop versus Thinkrolls Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Earth by TinybopThinkrolls Space
Price$3.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.3 (81 ratings)4.6 (3.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews92.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings813.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#191 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size400 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTinybop Inc.AVOKIDDO

Customer experience

The Earth by Tinybop

All ratings81 ratings
Positive79.0%
Neutral9.9%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral9.0%
Negative45.5%

Thinkrolls Space

All ratings3,374 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral4.6%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews96 reviews
Positive92.7%
Neutral3.1%
Negative4.2%

User reviews

The Earth by Tinybop

From 81 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎨 Beautiful, detailed graphics and art style
  • 🧠 Educational content about Earth's geology and natural processes
  • 🎮 Interactive exploration mechanics with engaging animations
  • 🌍 Comprehensive coverage of Earth science topics (volcanoes, earthquakes, layers, etc.)
  • 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Appeals to wide age range from young children to teenagers

Room to improve

  • ❓ Lacks clear instructions and tutorials for navigation
  • ⏱️ Limited content with quick completion time (5-30 minutes)
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezing issues
  • 😕 Not intuitive for users to understand what to do
  • 🎯 No clear objectives or goals provided

Thinkrolls Space

From 3.4K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Fun and engaging
  • 💡 Challenges the brain
  • 👍 Cute and creative characters
  • 👍 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 👍 Suitable for all ages

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional glitches or crashes
  • 🔑 Levels can be frustratingly difficult
  • 🤔 Needs more content/levels

Bugs and requests

The Earth by Tinybop

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App crashes frequently on various iOS devices
  • Screen freezes and becomes unresponsive
  • Phone crashes to Apple logo on some devices
  • Blank white screen on launch
  • Incompatibility with iPhone 4 and older iOS versions
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  • Layout issues on smaller screens (SE model) with cut-off text
  • Slow performance and glitchy animations
  • Payment window pops up repeatedly and requires device reboot
  • Buttons and controls not functioning properly
  • Issues with timeline feature not being fully functional

Requested features

10 requests
  • Tutorial or guided learning instructions for new users
  • Ability to explore Earth's timeline and early stages properly
  • Space exploration feature to complement Earth exploration
  • More interactive structures and objects to manipulate
  • Mariana Trench addition with marine life details
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  • Persistent changes to landscape after events (earthquakes, volcanoes)
  • Summary information explaining what children are learning
  • More content and activities to extend gameplay duration
  • Visibility of volcano hole in X-ray view
  • Additional Tinybop app integrations

Thinkrolls Space

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Stuck on certain levels
  • Compatibility issues on older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • More planets and levels
  • Easier difficulty options
  • Ability to reset progress

In-app purchases

None

The Earth by Tinybop

No in-app purchases

None

Thinkrolls Space

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Earth by Tinybop free?
The Earth by Tinybop costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thinkrolls Space free?
Thinkrolls Space costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, The Earth by Tinybop or Thinkrolls Space?
Thinkrolls Space is rated higher. The Earth by Tinybop averages 4.3 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Thinkrolls Space averages 4.6 from 3.4K ratings.
Do The Earth by Tinybop or Thinkrolls Space have ads?
Neither The Earth by Tinybop nor Thinkrolls Space shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Earth by Tinybop or Thinkrolls Space?
The Earth by Tinybop ships an update every 3 months, and Thinkrolls Space every 8 months. Most recently, The Earth by Tinybop was updated on October 24, 2026 and Thinkrolls Space on October 24, 2026.

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