Comparison

Code Racer vs RobotMania

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

Head to head
About

Code Racer

Design and program physics-based vehicles to navigate over 100 challenging levels. Compete globally in online races and tackle daily challenges for rewards. Optimized for smooth performance on any device, it's a fun introduction to programming and problem-solving for all ages.

Highlights
  • Program physics-based vehicles
  • Over 100 challenging levels
  • 30+ unique vehicles
  • Online code races
  • Daily challenges
  • Optimized graphics
Features
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Program your way through over 100 exciting levels featuring tight turns, big jumps, moving platforms, giant balls and more in over 30 different vehicles! Feeling good about your skills? Compete against the world in online code races to see who's the fastest programmer! Then take on the Daily Challenge for a chance to win big and try out unique levels! Optimized graphics and several graphical options make performance smooth on any device! Great for kids and adults alike as an intro to a programming mid-set and problem solving!

About

RobotMania

Design, program, and play your own games in a creative physics sandbox. Build robots, vehicles, and entire worlds with realistic physics and endless building possibilities. Share your creations and play games made by a vibrant community.

Highlights
  • Design interactive mini-games and simulations
  • Build robots, vehicles, and worlds
  • Program custom rules and win conditions
  • Realistic physics engine
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Community sharing and play
Features
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Build. Play. Destroy. RobotMania is a creative physics sandbox where you can design, program, and play your own games just like in Roblox or Minecraft, but with full physics and complete freedom. It is also inspired by Melon Playground, Algodoo, and Incredibots, combining the best of sandbox creativity and realistic physics. Create anything from robots and vehicles to entire worlds and challenges. The only limit is your imagination. Create Your Own Games * Design interactive mini-games, puzzles, and simulations. * Set custom rules, win conditions, and leaderboards. * Compete in community challenges or make your own worlds for others to play. * Combine creativity, engineering, and logic to become both a player and a game developer. Endless Building Possibilities * Build cars, tanks, airplanes, rockets, and spaceships. * Craft houses, castles, cities, and mechanical creatures. * Add motors, thrusters, and weapons like cannons or lasers. * Animate your robots using joints, sliders, and buttons just like real engineering. Powerful Yet Simple Editor * Draw shapes freely and set physical properties like weight, friction, and bounce. * Connect pieces using rotating or sliding joints for realistic motion. * Scale, rotate, and duplicate parts with intuitive touch controls. * Supports multitouch and both portrait and landscape play. Join a Creative Community * Discover and play thousands of creations from other players. * Share your robots, vehicles, and games online. * Like, comment, and compete on global leaderboards. * Follow your favorite creators and get inspired every day. Whether you love building like in Minecraft, creating games like in Roblox, or experimenting with physics like in Melon Playground, Algodoo, and Incredibots, RobotMania gives you the tools to make anything you imagine, from fun mini-games to advanced mechanical inventions. Download RobotMania today and start creating your own world!

Screenshots

Code Racer4 screens
RobotMania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RobotMania at none against Code Racer's shown. RobotMania also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (721 vs 51). Code Racer's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.6) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Code Racer sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and RobotMania sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Code Racer holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RobotMania has 721 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 86% of Code Racer's written reviews are positive against 83% of RobotMania's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Code Racer ships an update every 6 weeks, RobotMania every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Code Racer versus RobotMania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCode RacerRobotMania
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (51 ratings) — better4.6 (721 ratings)
Positive reviews85.5% of reviews — better82.7% of reviews
Number of ratings51721 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHondune Games LLCSimon Zvara

Customer experience

Code Racer

All ratings51 ratings
Positive98.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive85.5%
Neutral5.8%
Negative8.7%

RobotMania

All ratings721 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews104 reviews
Positive82.7%
Neutral1.0%
Negative16.3%

Bugs and requests

Code Racer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

RobotMania

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Objects become unselectable after creation
  • Cannot drag or move objects
  • Drawing blocks stopped working in recent update
  • Triggers are broken or non-functional
  • Music cloning/duplicating issue
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  • Cannot delete numbers in interface
  • Screen moving when trying to draw shapes
  • UI elements too small on iPad
  • App won't work correctly on iPad even with paid subscription
  • 2FA authentication required for sign-in
  • Apple ID sign-in errors for child accounts
  • Projects won't start/load
  • Free version redemption code issues

Requested features

16 requests
  • Multiplayer/co-op challenges
  • Tutorial system for new players
  • Gravity control for objects
  • Trail effects for objects
  • Sound effects and audio triggers
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  • Water physics
  • Grid snap-to feature
  • Larger building canvas
  • Alternative sign-in methods (email, custom accounts)
  • Draggable options window
  • Layer and collision group naming
  • Resizable UI buttons for iPad
  • Pinch-to-resize gesture support
  • Comments/annotation feature
  • Ability to change position/rotation/scale via triggers
  • Follow user functionality restoration

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Code Racer

One-time11
  • General Vehicle$0.99
  • Bull$0.99
  • Bushi$0.99
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  • 495-AW$0.99
  • Cash Wagon$0.99
  • Jumps and Stunts Level Pack$0.99
  • Cops and Robbers Level Pack$0.99
  • Hurricane$2.99
  • Super 80$2.99
  • PV-167$2.99
  • E10$2.99
2 purchases

RobotMania

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Supporter7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Game$5.99

Questions

Is Code Racer free?
Code Racer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RobotMania free?
RobotMania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Code Racer or RobotMania?
Code Racer is rated higher. Code Racer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while RobotMania averages 4.6 from 721 ratings.
Do Code Racer or RobotMania have ads?
Code Racer shows ads; RobotMania does not.
Which is updated more often, Code Racer or RobotMania?
Code Racer ships an update every 6 weeks, and RobotMania every 3 days. Most recently, Code Racer was updated on October 4, 2026 and RobotMania on October 10, 2026.

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