Comparison

BANDIMAL 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

BANDIMAL

This app introduces children to music creation through an intuitive interface. Kids can experiment with different animal instruments, create drum loops, and add effects, all while enjoying amusing animations. It's designed to be a fun and pressure-free way to explore musical creativity.

Highlights
  • Nine animal instruments
  • Create drum loops
  • Change loop speeds and add effects
  • Save compositions
  • Lively animations and audio
  • No ads
Features
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Introduce your kid to the joy of making music! BANDIMAL is a fun and intuitive music composer that lets kids discover the creative world of making music. Set up a drum loop, swipe through animals to change instruments, compose melodies, change loop speeds and add a quirky effect on top. Amusing animals animate in hilarious ways as you perfect your song. Everything will sound great - we designed it that way! Features: + Play with 9 animals as instruments + Create catchy drum loops in the beat section + Switch between loop speeds and apply effects + Save compositions to your collection + Lively animations and impressive audio + No failing, no goal, no wrong or right + Supports all iPads and iPhones with iOS 14 or later + No internet access needed! + No advertisements! We recommend headphones to enjoy the full experience! Learn more about YATATOY: yatatoy.com Contact us for assistance or to give feedback: https://yatatoy.com/info/ MADE BY YATATOY

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
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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

BANDIMAL4 screens
Thinkrolls Space4 screens

Verdict

The call

BANDIMAL and Thinkrolls Space both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 93% of Thinkrolls Space's written reviews are positive against 78% of BANDIMAL's. Thinkrolls Space also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14.0). BANDIMAL's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $5.99). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

BANDIMAL costs $4.99 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for BANDIMAL against 4.6 for Thinkrolls Space. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.3K and 3.4K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of BANDIMAL's written reviews are positive against 93% of Thinkrolls Space's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BANDIMAL ships an update every 6 months, Thinkrolls Space every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BANDIMAL versus Thinkrolls Space: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBANDIMALThinkrolls Space
Price$4.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (2.3K ratings) — better4.6 (3.4K ratings)
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews92.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2.3K3.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size137 MB174 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYATATOYAVOKIDDO

Customer experience

BANDIMAL

All ratings2,274 ratings
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.9%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews185 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative15.7%

Thinkrolls Space

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

User reviews

BANDIMAL

From 2.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Cute and fun animations
  • 🎨 Creative music making
  • 🎶 Catchy and harmonious sounds
  • 🧠 Encourages creativity and imagination
  • 🤩 Engaging for kids and adults

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔇 Sound not working on some devices
  • 🔢 Limited number of animals/sounds
  • 💾 Cannot save or export compositions
  • 💰 Perceived as overpriced for the features

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

BANDIMAL

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes after adding multiple animals
  • Glitches and visual bugs with animations
  • Compatibility issues with certain devices
  • Sound not working in some cases

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more animals and sound options
  • Ability to save and export compositions
  • More customization options for music creation
  • Tutorials or instructions for first-time users
  • Support for older/less powerful devices

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

BANDIMAL

No in-app purchases

None

Thinkrolls Space

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BANDIMAL free?
BANDIMAL costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thinkrolls Space free?
Thinkrolls Space costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, BANDIMAL or Thinkrolls Space?
BANDIMAL is rated higher. BANDIMAL averages 4.7 out of 5 from 2.3K ratings, while Thinkrolls Space averages 4.6 from 3.4K ratings.
Do BANDIMAL or Thinkrolls Space have ads?
Neither BANDIMAL nor Thinkrolls Space shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BANDIMAL or Thinkrolls Space?
BANDIMAL ships an update every 6 months, and Thinkrolls Space every 8 months. Most recently, BANDIMAL was updated on September 23, 2026 and Thinkrolls Space on September 24, 2026.

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