# Force Master vs Portals Experiment

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Force Master | Portals Experiment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (52K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/force-master/id1528512706/reviews)** | [3.4 (236 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portals-experiment/id1546440803/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52K** | 236 |
| Positive reviews | **68.5% of reviews** | 17.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 289 MB | 430 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Voodoo](https://appshunter.io/developer/714804730) | [idealump, K.K.](https://appshunter.io/developer/968306307) |

## What reviewers say

### Force Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/force-master/id1528512706)

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.

**Highlights:** Environmental manipulation, Object throwing combat, Enemy throwing combat, Explosive barrel usage, Platform grabbing, Action-packed gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No ads | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fun and entertaining game
- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 💡 Unique telekinesis mechanics

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔍 Repetitive levels
- 📢 Too many ads
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Levels freezing or getting stuck
- Enemies glitching through the environment
- Inconsistent ad placements

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portals-experiment/id1546440803)

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.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, Portal gun mechanics, Strategic portal placement, Mind-bending challenges, Test subject guidance

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Creative portal-based gameplay concept
- 💡 Helpful hint system for puzzle solving
- 🎯 Fun and entertaining for some players
- 🧠 Good puzzle design when working properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📺 Excessive ads between every level
- ⚠️ Game-breaking bugs preventing progression
- 🎮 Limited portal placement restrictions
- 📱 Incompatible with certain iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Restore unlimited portal placement
- Sandbox/free mode for creative experimentation
- Multiplayer battle mode
- Level builder/creation mode
- Landscape orientation support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Force Master free?

Force Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Portals Experiment free?

Portals Experiment is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Force Master or Portals Experiment?

Force Master is rated higher. Force Master averages 4.7 out of 5 from 52K ratings, while Portals Experiment averages 3.4 from 236 ratings.

### Do Force Master or Portals Experiment have ads?

Both Force Master and Portals Experiment show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Force Master or Portals Experiment?

Force Master ships an update every 3 weeks, and Portals Experiment every 4 days. Most recently, Force Master was updated on October 15, 2026 and Portals Experiment on October 7, 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.*