Force Master vs Portals Experiment
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Force Master
Engage in dynamic combat by manipulating the environment. Grab objects and enemies to use as projectiles against your foes. Strategically use explosive barrels and platforms to overcome challenges and become the ultimate force master.
- Environmental manipulation
- Object throwing combat
- Enemy throwing combat
- Explosive barrel usage
- Platform grabbing
- Action-packed gameplay
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Get a grasp on your surroundings, then throw it at your foes! Beat your enemies with other enemies! Throw explosive barrels on their heads! Grab platforms from under their feet! In our new action packed game you have control and freedom to deal with obstacles as you please. Become the ultimate force master!
Portals Experiment
Engage in a physics-based puzzle game where you strategically open and close portals to guide test subjects. Test your spatial reasoning and timing to solve mind-bending challenges.
- Physics-based puzzles
- Portal gun mechanics
- Strategic portal placement
- Mind-bending challenges
- Test subject guidance
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Successfully complete experiments on your TEST SUBJECTS by opening and closing portals at the right places using your portal gun. A fun physics-based puzzle game that will trick your mind!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Force Master at 68% against Portals Experiment's 18%. Force Master also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.4) and ratings volume (52K vs 236). Portals Experiment's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Force Master sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Portals Experiment asks for nothing beyond the download.
Force Master holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Force Master has 52K ratings behind it against 236, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of Force Master's written reviews are positive against 18% of Portals Experiment's.
Force Master ships an update every 3 weeks, Portals Experiment every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Force Master | Portals Experiment |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (52K ratings) — better | 3.4 (236 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews — better | 17.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 52K — better | 236 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 289 MB | 430 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Voodoo | idealump, K.K. |
Customer experience
Force Master
Portals Experiment
User reviews
Force Master
From 52K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique telekinesis mechanics
Room to improve
- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
Portals Experiment
From 236 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🎮 Creative portal-based gameplay concept
- 💡 Helpful hint system for puzzle solving
- 🎯 Fun and entertaining for some players
- 🧠 Good puzzle design when working properly
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📺 Excessive ads between every level
- ⚠️ Game-breaking bugs preventing progression
- 🎮 Limited portal placement restrictions
- 📱 Incompatible with certain iOS versions
Bugs and requests
Force Master
Reported bugs
3 issues- Levels freezing or getting stuck
- Enemies glitching through the environment
- Inconsistent ad placements
Requested features
4 requests- More levels and enemy variety
- Additional force powers and abilities
- Ability to move the camera and interact with bodies
- Sound effects and blood/gore visuals
Portals Experiment
Reported bugs
9 issues- App crashes after completing levels
- Game closes immediately on startup
- Crashes on specific levels (Level 4, 7, 13, 27, 36)
- Character death mechanics not triggering correctly
- Level progression blocked after crashes
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- Incompatible with iPhone 14 and iPadOS 16.2
- Game kicks user out every 10 seconds
- Glitches preventing level completion
- App forces exit to home screen
Requested features
8 requests- Restore unlimited portal placement
- Sandbox/free mode for creative experimentation
- Multiplayer battle mode
- Level builder/creation mode
- Landscape orientation support
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- Reduce ad frequency (suggest 1 ad per 5 levels)
- Ability to replay any level
- More levels overall
In-app purchases
Force Master
- No ads$2.99
Portals Experiment
No in-app purchases
Questions
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