# Block Tech vs ARm Manipulator

The clearest difference is rating: ARm Manipulator at 5.0 against Block Tech's 4.2. ARm Manipulator also leads on ads (none vs shown). Block Tech's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 4) and iOS requirement (14.5 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Tech sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and ARm Manipulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ARm Manipulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Tech has 1.2K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Block Tech ships an update every 2 months, ARm Manipulator every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Tech | ARm Manipulator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-tech-sandbox-online/id1465592382/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-manipulator/id6444630772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 229 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.5** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruslan Vorona](https://appshunter.io/developer/982817665) | [BP3D, LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1455925283) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Tech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-tech-sandbox-online/id1465592382)

Build and battle incredible vehicles in a sandbox environment. Design unique cars with various blocks and weapons, then test them in online multiplayer events like derbies and challenges. Compete against others or complete tests to prove your crafting and combat skills.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer crafting, Vehicle customization with diverse blocks, Combat with various weapons, Derby and test events, Daily rewards and tips, Vehicle saving and loading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money 5000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money 10500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable ADS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money 30000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Money 65000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Money 140000 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game to battle and mess around in
- 👍 Great game, just needs some work
- 👍 Awesome and fun game
- 👍 Fantastic game with unique vehicle creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rotating mechanic for building is hard to use
- 🔋 Too many ads, interferes with gameplay
- 🐛 Weapons come off as soon as I spawn
- 🐛 Can't delete blocks I've placed
- 🐛 Glitches with camera and movement controls

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces not snapping together properly during building
- Unable to delete or remove blocks from vehicle
- Randomly taking damage in online mode
- Game crashing frequently

**Requested features**

- Add a sandbox mode without block limits
- Improve the derby mode and enemy AI
- Increase the top speed limit
- Add more building blocks and customization options
- Implement a survival game mode


### ARm Manipulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-manipulator/id6444630772)

Experience a realistic robotic arm simulation in augmented reality. Control the arm with intuitive virtual controls or external hardware, and explore its mechanics with spatial audio and refined graphics. A free mode allows you to test compatibility before unlocking the full experience with a single purchase.

**Highlights:** Augmented Reality simulation, Virtual and hardware controller support, Spatial audio, Refined graphics, Non-AR mode, Free trial mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| V2 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mechanics And Game | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Tech free?

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

### Is ARm Manipulator free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Block Tech or ARm Manipulator?

ARm Manipulator is rated higher. Block Tech averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while ARm Manipulator averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Block Tech or ARm Manipulator have ads?

Block Tech shows ads; ARm Manipulator does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block Tech or ARm Manipulator?

Block Tech ships an update every 2 months, and ARm Manipulator every 4 weeks. Most recently, Block Tech was updated on October 21, 2026 and ARm Manipulator on October 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.*