Comparison

Plug Head vs Roboshift

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

Head to head
About

Plug Head

Navigate a challenging obstacle course by plugging your head into various sockets. Avoid collisions and race to the finish line to collect rewards and customize your character. It's a fun and energetic experience.

Highlights
  • Plug into sockets
  • Avoid obstacles
  • Race to the finish
  • Collect rewards
  • Customize plug head
Features
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- Plug your head into tons of different sockets and let them carry you forward. - Avoid obstacles and try not to bump your head. - Be the first one to reach the final socket. - Collect your rewards and customize your plug head. Have Fun! Energize!

About

Roboshift

Engage in a fast-paced robot runner game requiring quick reflexes to shift forms and dodge obstacles. Master different movements like hovering, rolling, and stretching to navigate an endless, chaotic robotic world. Compete solo or challenge friends in multiplayer battles.

Highlights
  • Form shifting mechanics
  • Obstacle dodging
  • Endless runner gameplay
  • Kid-friendly art style
  • 1v1 multiplayer battles
  • Satisfying movement
Features
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Welcome to RoboShift — the fast, fun, and addictive robot runner where quick reactions and smart shifting decide your fate! Shift forms, dodge incoming obstacles, and race through an endless world of robotic chaos. Whether you're shifting to hover past danger, rolling to slip under traps, or stretching to reach new lanes, every move counts. Simple to play, hard to master — and impossible to put down. RoboShift delivers a smooth, kid-friendly experience packed with hand-crafted robot art, satisfying movement, and exciting rewards. Run solo or challenge a friend in thrilling 1v1 multiplayer battles!

Screenshots

Plug Head4 screens
Roboshift4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Roboshift at none against Plug Head's shown. Roboshift also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and review sentiment (100% vs 77%). Plug Head's advantage is ratings volume (31K vs 7) and monetization model (ad-supported vs free with in-app purchases). On price, in-app purchases 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. Plug Head sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Roboshift sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Roboshift holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plug Head has 31K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of Plug Head's written reviews are positive against 100% of Roboshift's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plug Head ships an update monthly, Roboshift every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Plug Head versus Roboshift: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlug HeadRoboshift
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (31K ratings)5.0 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings31K — better7
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size240 MB288 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSunday.ggNGeneyus Arts LLC

Customer experience

Plug Head

All ratings31,337 ratings
Positive92.8%
Neutral3.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews181 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative13.8%

Roboshift

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Plug Head

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Character stops running on level 43
  • Other player keeps riding in car when race is done
  • Color issues on certain levels
  • Frequent crashes and freezes

Requested features

4 requests
  • Longer levels and more challenges
  • Multiplayer mode
  • More customization options
  • Reduce ads or make them optional

Roboshift

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Plug Head

Subscriptions1
  • VIP Subscription$9.997 Days
3 purchases

Roboshift

One-time3
  • Small Coin Pack$0.99
  • Remove ads$2.99
  • Big Coin Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Plug Head free?
Plug Head is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Roboshift free?
Roboshift is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Plug Head or Roboshift?
Roboshift is rated higher. Plug Head averages 4.7 out of 5 from 31K ratings, while Roboshift averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Plug Head or Roboshift have ads?
Plug Head shows ads; Roboshift does not.
Which is updated more often, Plug Head or Roboshift?
Plug Head ships an update monthly, and Roboshift every 3 days. Most recently, Plug Head was updated on October 17, 2026 and Roboshift on September 23, 2026.

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