Comparison

Tinkercad vs Handit Remote

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

Head to head
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

About

Handit Remote

Control your EV3 robot wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Connect via Bluetooth to monitor battery, motor status, and receive notifications. Customize controls with virtual joysticks or D-pads for a personalized robot driving experience.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth connectivity to EV3 brick
  • Live battery and motor status
  • Visual and haptic feedback
  • Virtual D-pad and joystick controls
  • Customizable button functions
  • Motor role and speed assignment
  • Discover tab for accessories and actions
Features
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Control your EV3 robot from your iPhone or iPad. No cables or computer required. Features • Connect to your EV3 brick over Bluetooth and see your brick at a glance. Live battery level, active motor count, and which ports are in use or available. • Auto-connect to your saved brick on launch so you're always ready to go. • Stay informed with visual and haptic feedback for low battery, disconnections, and reconnects. • Choose between a virtual on-screen D-pad or joystick to drive your robot from the Controller tab. • Your iPhone or iPad screen is the controller. Physical gamepads and external controllers are not supported. • Drive Modes: pick Instant, Linear, or Smooth to control how your robot accelerates. • Speedometer styles: switch between numeric and symbol in the controller. • Customize every controller button in detail: set Horn pitch and volume, tune your Shake phases, or adjust Burst speed and duration, all per button. • Assign each motor a role (Drive or Action) and set its speed independently. • Search the Browse tab for articles on motors, actions, drive modes and more. • Accessibility improvements across the app, including VoiceOver. • Personalize the app with exclusive accent color themes and custom app icons. Available in English and Greek. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Handit Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Tinkercad at 4.6 against Handit Remote's 2.2. Tinkercad also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (20K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Handit Remote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $8.99 per year. Tinkercad asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tinkercad holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tinkercad has 20K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tinkercad ships an update every 4 months, Handit Remote every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 15, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Tinkercad versus Handit Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTinkercadHandit Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (20K ratings) — better2.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews59.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings20K — better5
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Nikolaos Theodoridis

Customer experience

Tinkercad

All ratings19,985 ratings
Positive90.9%
Neutral3.8%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews665 reviews
Positive59.4%
Neutral8.6%
Negative32.0%

Handit Remote

All ratings5 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%

Bugs and 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

Handit Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Tinkercad

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Handit Remote

Subscriptions1
  • Handit Pro$8.991 Year

Questions

Is Tinkercad free?
Tinkercad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Handit Remote free?
Handit Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tinkercad or Handit Remote?
Tinkercad is rated higher. Tinkercad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 20K ratings, while Handit Remote averages 2.2 from 5 ratings.
Do Tinkercad or Handit Remote have ads?
Neither Tinkercad nor Handit Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tinkercad or Handit Remote?
Tinkercad ships an update every 4 months, and Handit Remote every 3 months. Most recently, Tinkercad was updated on November 15, 2026 and Handit Remote on November 15, 2026.

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