# Assembly Line! vs Stretch Guy

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Assembly Line! at none against Stretch Guy's 7. Assembly Line! also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (62% vs 45%). Stretch Guy's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 57). On price, rating, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Stretch Guy sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Assembly Line! asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Assembly Line! against 4.1 for Stretch Guy. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Stretch Guy has 12K ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 62% of Assembly Line!'s written reviews are positive against 45% of Stretch Guy's.

Assembly Line! ships an update every 2 months, Stretch Guy every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 18, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Assembly Line! | Stretch Guy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assembly-line/id1339770318/reviews)** | [4.1 (12K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-guy/id1535922800/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **12K** |
| Positive reviews | **61.7% of reviews** | 44.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 69 MB | 340 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Joao Reis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1633456295) | [Yso Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/659815325) |

## What reviewers say

### Assembly Line!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assembly-line/id1339770318)

Build and manage an efficient assembly line to maximize profits. This idle tycoon game features strategic machine placement and resource management. Earn money even when offline and unlock upgrades to become a wealthy industrialist.

**Highlights:** Build and manage assembly lines, Strategic machine placement, Resource crafting and selling, Offline revenue generation, Machine and resource information, Over 50 resources and 18 machines

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Amazing and addictive game
- 👍 Satisfying factory building
- 🤓 Challenging and strategic
- 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with transporters and multi-selector
- 🔧 Some features not working as expected
- 💰 Unbalanced progression and profitability
- 📱 Compatibility issues with iPhone X

**Reported bugs**

- Transporter menu not closing
- Filtered robotic arm not working properly
- Machines resetting after closing the app
- Offline earnings not properly credited

**Requested features**

- Copy and paste functionality
- More blueprints and production options
- Improved offline earnings calculation
- Better UI and number display for high values


### Stretch Guy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stretch-guy/id1535922800)

Guide a flexible character through challenging levels by strategically extending their limbs. Avoid stretching too far to prevent tearing and successfully complete each stage.

**Highlights:** Extend character limbs, Navigate obstacle courses, Physics-based gameplay, Level completion challenges, Avoid tearing the character

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

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Infinite Length | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unbreakable | $1.99 | one-time |
| Can Fly | $1.99 | one-time |
| No Body | $1.99 | one-time |
| Weapon Hands | $1.99 | one-time |
| Iron SKin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game concept
- 👍 Entertaining gameplay
- ✨ Unique and funny character skins

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay
- 🐛 Glitches and bugs affecting gameplay
- 🔋 Requires internet connection even for offline play

**Reported bugs**

- Arms/legs getting stuck in walls
- Game freezing after ads
- Levels not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Reduce frequency of ads
- Add offline mode without ads
- Introduce more challenging levels
- Fix glitches and bugs


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Assembly Line! free?

Assembly Line! is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Stretch Guy free?

Stretch Guy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Assembly Line! or Stretch Guy?

Assembly Line! is rated higher. Assembly Line! averages 4.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Stretch Guy averages 4.1 from 12K ratings.

### Do Assembly Line! or Stretch Guy have ads?

Stretch Guy shows ads; Assembly Line! does not.

### Which is updated more often, Assembly Line! or Stretch Guy?

Assembly Line! ships an update every 2 months, and Stretch Guy every 3 weeks. Most recently, Assembly Line! was updated on August 18, 2026 and Stretch Guy on September 28, 2026.

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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.*