Comparison

Labo Mechanical Studio vs RobotMania

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

Head to head
About

Labo Mechanical Studio

This app guides children to build and understand mechanical devices through interactive tutorials and free creation. It offers a variety of parts and materials to explore principles like pistons, cams, and gears, fostering creativity and STEM learning.

Highlights
  • Extensive mechanical device tutorials
  • Learn through imitation and practice
  • Variety of parts and materials
  • Free creation of mechanical devices
  • Add appearance and decoration
  • Game and special effects components
  • Share creations online
Features
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When I was a child, I naively believed that with an endless supply of gears and screws, I could create everything in the world. This fascination with machinery is not unique to me, many children are drawn to the operation process of various mechanical devices, some even try to make them by themselves. However, making mechanical devices is not an easy task. In our app, we use a simple method to guide children to make some simple and interesting devices, helping them understand the operating principles of mechanical devices. In this app, children can gradually master the skills of making various interesting mechanical devices through imitation, practice, and free creation. We provide a large number of tutorials to help children understand the principles of pistons, connecting rods, cams, and gears. We hope that while children enjoy the fun of mechanical creation, they can also learn to make some basic mechanical devices. This app is suitable for children over 6 years old. Features: 1. Provide a large number of mechanical device tutorials; 2. Learn mechanical principles through imitation and practice; 3. Provide a variety of parts, such as gears, springs, ropes, motors, axles, cams, basic shapes, water, sliders, hydraulic rods, magnets, triggers, controllers, etc; 4. Provide parts of various materials, such as wood, steel, rubber, and stone; 5. Children can freely create various mechanical devices; 6. Provide skins, allowing children to add appearance and decoration to mechanical devices; 7. Provide game and special effects components to make the processof mechanical creation more interesting; 8. Help children understand the principles of pistons, connecting rods, cams, and gears; 9. Children can share their mechanical devices online and download the creations of others. - About Labo Lado: We create apps that spark curiosity and foster creativity in children. We do not collect any personal information or include any third-party advertising. For more information, please see our Privacy Policy: https://www.labolado.com/apps-privacy-policy.html Join our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/labo.lado.7 Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/labo_lado Support: http://www.labolado.com - We value your feedback Feel free to rate and review our app or feedback to our email: app@labolado.com. - Need Help Contact us 24/7 with any questions or comments: app@labolado.com - Summary STEM and STEAM (Science,Technology,Engineering,Arts and Mathematics) education app. Nurture children's curiosity and passion for learning through exploratory play. Inspire kids to discover mechanics and physics principles,and unleash creativity in mechanical design. Hands-on tinkering,inventing and making. Coding and programming skills. Develop scientific inquiry,computational thinking,and engineering design and prototyping abilities in kids. Integrated STEAM practices cultivate multiple intelligences. Maker culture and design thinking boost innovation. Interactive simulations make complex physics approachable. Creative construction toys spark imaginations. Build future-ready skills like problem-solving,collaboration,and design iteration through purposeful play.

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

Labo Mechanical Studio4 screens
RobotMania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: RobotMania at 751 against Labo Mechanical Studio's 53. RobotMania also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). Labo Mechanical Studio's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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. Labo Mechanical Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Labo Mechanical Studio against 4.6 for RobotMania. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RobotMania has 751 ratings behind it against 53, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Labo Mechanical Studio's written reviews are positive against 84% of RobotMania's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Labo Mechanical Studio ships an update weekly, RobotMania every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Labo Mechanical Studio versus RobotMania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabo Mechanical StudioRobotMania
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (53 ratings)4.6 (751 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews — better83.8% of reviews
Number of ratings53751 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB70 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabo Lado Co., Ltd.Simon Zvara

Customer experience

Labo Mechanical Studio

All ratings48 ratings
Positive89.6%
Neutral2.1%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral5.6%
Negative5.6%

RobotMania

All ratings721 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative15.4%

Bugs and requests

Labo Mechanical Studio

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
Show 8 more
  • 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

1 purchases

Labo Mechanical Studio

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99
2 purchases

RobotMania

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

Questions

Is Labo Mechanical Studio free?
Labo Mechanical Studio 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, Labo Mechanical Studio or RobotMania?
RobotMania is rated higher. Labo Mechanical Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while RobotMania averages 4.6 from 751 ratings.
Do Labo Mechanical Studio or RobotMania have ads?
Neither Labo Mechanical Studio nor RobotMania shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Labo Mechanical Studio or RobotMania?
Labo Mechanical Studio ships an update weekly, and RobotMania every 3 days. Most recently, Labo Mechanical Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and RobotMania on October 25, 2026.

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