Puzzle AR vs Rugged Robot
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Puzzle AR
Explore the world of robots and programming through augmented reality. This app lets children create complex routes for a robot to follow, fostering creativity and logical thinking. Discover 3D objects, animals, and more in an immersive educational experience.
- Augmented reality education
- Robot programming basics
- Create complex routes
- Develop creativity
- Logical thinking skills
- Explore 3D objects
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Puzzle AR allows you to get to feel education in Augmented Reality and get know the world of robots by creating complex routes and loops that Ozobot must overcome. Thanks to the immersive fun, children actively learn the basics of programming while developing creativity and logical thinking. Explore the potential of the Augmented Reality in education in a few simple steps: 1) Launch the application and click Free Play 2) Choose the object you are interested in (remember number on a puzzel) 3) Click Start and point the device camera at the AR Puzzel with selected number See how your 3D object appears on your screen, look at it from every side. Discover what animals look like and what sounds they make, what spring flowers look like, what road signs mean ... and many more ... The application requires the use of AR Puzzles markers available at www.edu-sense.com
Rugged Robot
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Please note: Rugged Robot Floor Robot is compatible with any iPad with version 3.0/4.0+ EDR / BLE Bluetooth i.e. iPad3 and later. Download the app to control Rugged Robot, the latest addition to the TTS floor robot family. The app enables you to write an algorithm, send it and then Rugged Robot will follow your instructions. There are numerous features, which make writing algorithms both fun and educational. Use step-by-step for beginners • Get to grips with directional control with step-by-step commands Move onto basic programming • Create and debug algorithms Use explore mode to develop algorithms: • Drag and drop programming. Just drag your instructions into the left hand bar to save • Include repeats to make things even more fun • Program 45 degree turns • Control the 3 speed settings • Turn obstacle avoidance on/off Children can also record themselves saying a command and can assign it to a button on Rugged Robot. As the algorithm progresses, they will hear themselves giving the instructions. Notes: Pairing: Rugged Robot DOES NOT need to be manually paired with an iPad. If Bluetooth is enabled on the iPad and a Rugged Robot is switched on and available, the app will connect automatically. This app can be installed in older iPads but will have limited functionality and CANNOT be used to control a Rugged Robot floor robot.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Puzzle AR at every 2 months against Rugged Robot's every 19 months. Puzzle AR also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Puzzle AR ships an update every 2 months, Rugged Robot every 19 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Puzzle AR | Rugged Robot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 19 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 102 MB | 244 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EDUSENSE S A | TTS Group Limited |
In-app purchases
Puzzle AR
No in-app purchases
Rugged Robot
No in-app purchases
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