# Ignis vs RobotCoder

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Ignis at 7.9K against RobotCoder's 1. Ignis also leads on device support (3 vs 1). RobotCoder's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ignis sells 9 one-off in-app purchases and RobotCoder sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

RobotCoder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ignis has 7.9K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ignis ships an update every 6 weeks, RobotCoder every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ignis | RobotCoder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (7.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignis-puzzle-game/id1382208971/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotcoder-program-the-robot/id1484517783/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7.9K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 5 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dalak Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/1606881837) | [Jonathan Meikle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1477087762) |

## What reviewers say

### Ignis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ignis-puzzle-game/id1382208971)

A minimalist puzzle game where players strategically ignite shapes to create chain reactions.  It offers hundreds of challenging levels with increasing difficulty, designed to test your logic and concentration.

**Highlights:** Minimalist and unique puzzle mechanic, Physics-based puzzles, Hundreds of challenging levels, Relaxing music and effects, Hint feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 2 Hints | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| 100 Diamonds | $0.99 | one-time |
| 5 Hints | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Diamonds | $1.99 | one-time |
| 12 Hints | $3.99 | one-time |
| 750 Diamonds | $3.99 | one-time |
| 30 Hints | $8.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Diamonds | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Satisfying gameplay
- 🧠 Challenging puzzles
- 🎨 Beautiful visuals
- 🎶 Relaxing soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💢 Excessive ads
- 🙄 Ads even after purchase
- 🤯 Annoying ad prompts
- 🙃 Ads disrupt gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes and crashes
- Accidental ad signups

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Option to disable moving shapes
- Ability to mute sound
- Creative mode for user-generated levels


### RobotCoder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotcoder-program-the-robot/id1484517783)

Guide a robot through challenging levels by programming its movements and actions. Utilize various tools and commands to reach the finish point in this logic-based puzzle game. Users can also design and share their own custom levels.

**Highlights:** Program robot movements, Solve increasingly difficult levels, Utilize laser guns and commands, Create custom levels, Learn programming basics

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Levels | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ignis free?

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

### Is RobotCoder free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Ignis or RobotCoder?

RobotCoder is rated higher. Ignis averages 4.7 out of 5 from 7.9K ratings, while RobotCoder averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ignis or RobotCoder have ads?

Both Ignis and RobotCoder show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ignis or RobotCoder?

Ignis ships an update every 6 weeks, and RobotCoder every 5 weeks. Most recently, Ignis was updated on October 8, 2026 and RobotCoder on September 24, 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.*