# Automatoys vs Peglin

The clearest difference is rating: Automatoys at 4.5 against Peglin's 4.1. Automatoys also leads on ratings volume (8K vs 1.2K). Peglin's advantage is review sentiment (64% vs 53%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Automatoys sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Peglin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Automatoys holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Automatoys has 8K ratings behind it against 1.2K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 53% of Automatoys's written reviews are positive against 64% of Peglin's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Automatoys ships an update every 4 weeks, Peglin fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Automatoys | Peglin |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automatoys/id1580281448/reviews)** | [4.1 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peglin/id6446336622/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **8K** | 1.2K |
| Positive reviews | 52.7% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 311 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Idle Friday](https://appshunter.io/developer/1500258283) | [Red Nexus Games Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677460476) |

## What reviewers say

### Automatoys

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/automatoys/id1580281448)

Guide a ball through intricate mechanical obstacle courses by tapping, turning, and tilting. Outpace the clock to achieve high scores and earn accolades for speed. Experience unique, tactile puzzles with a focus on precise control.

**Highlights:** Tap, turn, tilt, and spin controls, Unique mechanical obstacle courses, Timed challenges to beat scores, One-touch controls, No ads

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift a coffee | $2.99 | one-time |
| Operator Key | $2.99 | one-time |
| Gift a pizza | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💎 One of the best mobile games
- 🎨 Beautiful and aesthetically pleasing
- 🕹️ Intuitive and satisfying controls
- 🎶 Calming and relaxing music
- 🧠 Challenging and engaging puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paywall after 3 free levels
- 🔒 Limited free content
- 🕰️ Some levels too difficult or require too much trial and error

**Reported bugs**

- Levels not saving star ratings
- Certain level elements not functioning properly

**Requested features**

- More free levels
- Level editor or custom level creation
- Ability to replay levels to improve star ratings


### Peglin

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peglin/id6446336622)

Embark on a roguelike adventure combining Pachinko-style combat with deck-building strategy. Collect powerful orbs and relics to defeat dragons and reclaim your gold. Explore procedurally generated maps with unique challenges and surprises on every run.

**Highlights:** Collect and upgrade orbs and relics, Pachinko-like combat mechanics, Procedurally generated maps, Defeat monsters and bosses, Strategic use of potions and bombs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Peglin Full Game Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Addictive gameplay
- 👍 Unique blend of roguelike and pachinko
- 🎨 Charming retro art style
- 💰 Fair one-time purchase model
- 🔁 High replayability

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and crashes
- 🔍 Unclear mechanics and lack of explanations
- 📱 Controls not optimized for mobile
- 💰 Perceived high price for mobile game

**Reported bugs**

- Soft locks when trying to unlock full game
- Aiming issues and unresponsive controls
- Inconsistent behavior of certain abilities

**Requested features**

- More level variety and content
- Ability to save and resume runs
- Vertical mode for better mobile experience
- Customizable controls and aiming


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Automatoys free?

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

### Is Peglin free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Automatoys or Peglin?

Automatoys is rated higher. Automatoys averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8K ratings, while Peglin averages 4.1 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Automatoys or Peglin have ads?

Neither Automatoys nor Peglin shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Automatoys or Peglin?

Automatoys ships an update every 4 weeks, and Peglin fortnightly. Most recently, Automatoys was updated on November 6, 2026 and Peglin on November 3, 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.*