Comparison

IOIO vs Tinkercad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

IOIO

Features
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- Is an educational videogame which employs mathematical thinking. - Is a game about numerical relationships: greater than, less than and equal to and about different numerical systems. - It is directed to children of lower, medium and upper primary school (6 to 12 years). - It is available to play in: Spanish, English, French, Mayan and Nahuatl. Educational content - In this educational videogame, the child will work with the relationship between numbers when compared using the symbols greater than, less than and equal to. - Concepts: numerical relationships (greater than, less than and equal to) and numerical systems: Arabic, Mayan, Egyptian, and Roman. - If you would like to know more about the educational content of these videogames, visit our site: Lab Tak (www.labtak.mx). *** Inoma is a Mexican, non-profit organization that supports education via free, educational videogames: TAK-TAK-TAK. All videogames are aligned with the basic education curriculum of Ministry of Education of Mexico. These videogames are available and can be played on our platform www.taktaktak.com with a username and password. IOIO was financed with the support of the WeWork Creators Award of Mexico City and was developed by Basica Asesores Educativos and Inoma.

About

Tinkercad

This app empowers aspiring designers and engineers with essential skills in 3D design, electronics, and coding. Learn through hands-on projects, build confidence, and bring your creations to life in the real world. It's a safe, ad-free environment for all ages to explore innovation.

Highlights
  • 3D design optimized for mobile
  • Circuit simulation with Arduino/micro:bit
  • 3D design from code (Codeblocks)
  • AR viewer for designs
  • Import/export various file formats
  • Educational tools for teachers
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Tinkercad is a free app that equips the next generation of designers and engineers with the foundational skills for innovation: 3D design, electronics, and coding. • FREE FOR EVERYONE: No strings attached. Start creating from the first click. • LEARN BY DOING: Build confidence, persistence, and problem-solving skills. • SAFE FOR ALL AGES: Ad-free. kidSAFE certified. Privacy first. KEY FEATURES • Easily build 3D with controls optimized for your device. • Connect, code, and simulate circuit components with Arduino and micro:bit microcontrollers. • Make 3D designs from code using Tinkercad Codeblocks. • Bring your designs into the real world with the Tinkercad AR viewer. • Import STL, OBJ and SVG files into the 3D design space to build on an existing design. • Export your files including STL, OBJ, USDZ, and SVG or send them to other programs. • All you need is a device and an internet connection. • Apple Pencil compatible. FOR EDUCATORS • Tinkercad Classrooms allows teachers to assign Activities, send and receive assignments, invite co-teachers, and monitor student progress—all from your dashboard. • Tinkercad Lesson Plans and starters available for students to get started with 3D CAD design, electronics simulation, and block-based programming. • Compatible with Google Classroom. Tinkercad is a free product from Autodesk, a leader in 3D design, engineering, and entertainment software. Tomorrow's innovators start here. Children’s Privacy Statement: https://www.autodesk.com/company/legal-notices-trademarks/privacy-statement/childrens-privacy-statement

Screenshots

IOIO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tinkercad at every 4 months against IOIO's every 18 months. IOIO's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IOIO ships an update every 18 months, Tinkercad every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
IOIO versus Tinkercad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIOIOTinkercad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (20K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—58.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—20K — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperInomaAutodesk Inc.

Bugs and requests

IOIO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Tinkercad

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Login issues and lost connection problems
  • Dimensions box repeatedly appearing
  • Designs reverting to earlier versions
  • Overlapping UI elements

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple Pencil and trackpad
  • Improve alignment and grouping tools
  • Provide offline functionality
  • Expand library of shapes and templates
  • Implement better tutorial and documentation

In-app purchases

None

IOIO

No in-app purchases

None

Tinkercad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is IOIO free?
IOIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tinkercad free?
Tinkercad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do IOIO or Tinkercad have ads?
Neither IOIO nor Tinkercad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, IOIO or Tinkercad?
IOIO ships an update every 18 months, and Tinkercad every 4 months. Most recently, IOIO was updated on October 4, 2026 and Tinkercad on October 18, 2026.

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