# Emoji Craft ! vs Robomaker Start

The clearest difference is rating: Emoji Craft ! at 4.8 against Robomaker Start's 3.0. Emoji Craft ! also leads on ratings volume (21K vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). Robomaker Start's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Emoji Craft ! sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days. Robomaker Start asks for nothing beyond the download.

Emoji Craft ! holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emoji Craft ! has 21K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Emoji Craft ! ships an update every 2 months, Robomaker Start every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emoji Craft ! | Robomaker Start |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (21K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-craft/id1388460160/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robomaker-start/id1437500055/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **21K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 69.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 190 MB | 173 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Green Panda Games](https://appshunter.io/developer/669978473) | [Clementoni S.p.A.](https://appshunter.io/developer/575135209) |

## What reviewers say

### Emoji Craft !

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emoji-craft/id1388460160)

Transform simple emojis into valuable assets in this idle factory tycoon game. Unlock new emojis, boost your earnings, and build the ultimate emoji production empire to become a billionaire. Hundreds of levels and fun challenges await.

**Highlights:** Unlock 100+ emojis, Build and upgrade factory, Super boosters for faster crafting, Hundreds of levels, Offline earnings multiplier, Daily super frenzy

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP Membership | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Remove ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique and fun concept
- 💡 Ability to transform emojis
- 🚀 Quick progression early on

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Lack of new levels/content
- 💰 Excessive ads and in-app purchases
- 🐛 Game resets/data loss issues
- 🔋 Laggy performance at times

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezing/crashing
- Progress reset unexpectedly
- Ads not working as expected

**Requested features**

- More levels and content updates
- Ability to save/restore progress
- Reduce frequency of ads
- Improve overall performance


### Robomaker Start

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robomaker-start/id1437500055)

This application guides users through robotics, logical thinking, and coding using an interchangeable component kit. Build and program three different robots with increasing complexity through guided activities or free creation. Control robots in real-time without programming.

**Highlights:** 3D robot assembly guides, Block-based programming, Guided coding activities, Free programming mode, Real-time robot control, Bluetooth connectivity

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emoji Craft ! free?

Emoji Craft ! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Robomaker Start free?

Robomaker Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Emoji Craft ! or Robomaker Start?

Emoji Craft ! is rated higher. Emoji Craft ! averages 4.8 out of 5 from 21K ratings, while Robomaker Start averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Emoji Craft ! or Robomaker Start have ads?

Emoji Craft ! shows ads; Robomaker Start does not.

### Which is updated more often, Emoji Craft ! or Robomaker Start?

Emoji Craft ! ships an update every 2 months, and Robomaker Start every 5 months. Most recently, Emoji Craft ! was updated on October 29, 2026 and Robomaker Start on October 20, 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.*