# Tinkercad vs Handit Remote

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tinkercad | Handit Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (20K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinkercad/id1469440830/reviews)** | [2.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handit-remote/id6756713522/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **20K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 59.4% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Autodesk Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/295089690) | [Nikolaos Theodoridis](https://appshunter.io/developer/1740752191) |

## What reviewers say

### Tinkercad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tinkercad/id1469440830)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Powerful 3D modeling capabilities
- 💡 Lots of built-in shapes and templates
- 👍 Good for beginners
- 👍 Smooth performance on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
- 🐛 Buggy controls and UI issues
- 🐛 Compatibility problems on some devices
- 🐛 Unreliable saving and loading of designs
- 🐛 Lack of advanced modeling tools

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handit-remote/id6756713522)

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:** Game Controller support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Handit Pro | $8.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*