# Odd Squad Gadget Lab vs Bob the train

The clearest difference is ads: Odd Squad Gadget Lab at none against Bob the train's shown. Odd Squad Gadget Lab also leads on ratings volume (90 vs 2) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for Odd Squad Gadget Lab against 2.5 for Bob the train. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Odd Squad Gadget Lab has 90 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Odd Squad Gadget Lab | Bob the train |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.4 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-squad-gadget-lab/id1090026907/reviews) | **[2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bob-the-train/id1658501134/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **90** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 17.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Ad-supported |
| Size | 82 MB | 49 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sinking Ship Interactive Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/497765693) | [CASTIFY LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1661461092) |

## What reviewers say

### Odd Squad Gadget Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-squad-gadget-lab/id1090026907)

Explore and interact with virtual gadgets from a popular children's show using augmented reality. Simply point your device's camera at a specially marked DVD case to bring these tools to life in your own environment.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality gadget interaction, Use gadgets in your home, Requires specially marked DVD case, Interactive entertainment

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Love for Odd Squad
- 😄 App is awesome (rare)

**What reviewers complain about**

- ⚫ Black screen issue
- 🚫 App doesn't work
- 💿 Requires DVD purchase
- 💰 Unnecessary cost
- 🤷 Confusing activation

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen on launch
- App does not function
- Camera not working
- Gadget not responding
- Scanner is a scammer

**Requested features**

- Unlock game without DVD
- Make app usable digitally
- Update to modern platforms


### Bob the train

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bob-the-train/id1658501134)

This app features a friendly talking train that engages children with educational content like alphabets, colors, shapes, and numbers. It also includes songs, nursery rhymes, and animal sounds to entertain and teach young learners.

**Highlights:** Educational content (alphabets, colors, shapes, numbers), Children's songs and nursery rhymes, Animal sounds, Interactive train character, Toddler-friendly interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Odd Squad Gadget Lab free?

Odd Squad Gadget Lab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Bob the train free?

Bob the train is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Odd Squad Gadget Lab or Bob the train?

Bob the train is rated higher. Odd Squad Gadget Lab averages 2.4 out of 5 from 90 ratings, while Bob the train averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do Odd Squad Gadget Lab or Bob the train have ads?

Bob the train shows ads; Odd Squad Gadget Lab does not.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*