IEEE Volta vs Kid Machine
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
IEEE Volta
Explore the history and importance of integrated circuits through engaging puzzles. Learn about the ICs that shaped our world and get a glimpse into the future of electronics. Named after a pioneer in electricity, this app educates the public about a fundamental technology.
- Integrated circuit history
- Educational puzzles
- Future IC insights
- Pioneer-themed puzzles
- Public education on electronics
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Integrated Circuits (ICs) are at the core of our hi-tech world. They are inside everything electronics. In the coming robot/IoT/AR/VR era, the application and deployment of ICs will become even more prolific and widespread. IEEE Volta is an app developed by IEEE Solid-State Circuits Society (SSCS) aiming at educating the general public about the importance and the history of ICs over the years. The application is named after Alessandro Volta, a pioneer of electricity and power. The puzzle themes feature the most significant ICs that have changed our way of living. Through learning about these ICs, users gain the historic perspective about this fascinating field and shed some light on what the future ICs may bring for us.
Kid Machine
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A game full of engineering puzzles and delightful visuals. You are a candy factory worker and your goal is to maneuver candies from one hopper to another by using fantastical gadgets. Unleash your creativity!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: IEEE Volta at none against Kid Machine's 3. IEEE Volta also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 10.0). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. Kid Machine sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. IEEE Volta asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | IEEE Volta | Kid Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 10.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 154 MB | 71 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Institute of Electrical & Electronic Engineers Inc | Richard van der Dys |
In-app purchases
IEEE Volta
No in-app purchases
Kid Machine
- Small Coin Pouch$0.99
- Medium Coin Pouch$3.99
- Large Coin Pouch$12.99
