Comparison

Labo Mechanical Studio vs ARm Manipulator

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

ARm Manipulator

Experience a realistic robotic arm simulation in augmented reality. Control the arm with intuitive virtual controls or external hardware, and explore its mechanics with spatial audio and refined graphics. A free mode allows you to test compatibility before unlocking the full experience with a single purchase.

Highlights
  • Augmented Reality simulation
  • Virtual and hardware controller support
  • Spatial audio
  • Refined graphics
  • Non-AR mode
  • Free trial mode
Features
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ARm Manipulator is a simulation of the classic 1980s robotic toy with an immersive Augmented Reality experience. Version 2.0 utilizes the latest frameworks for improved realism, intuitive controls, and engaging gameplay. Experience precision control using a new virtual interface or use external dual analog hardware controllers. Enjoy the immersive effect of spatial audio, refined graphics, and enhanced mechanics exploration. Switch between Augmented Reality and a new non-AR mode for versatile play. Try Before You Buy: Use Free Mode to ensure compatibility and test controls on your device. Unlock the complete experience—including detailed gameplay and comprehensive mechanics exploration—with a single in-app purchase. This app does require a device that is compatible with Apple's ARKit. This App may include: -Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. If IAP purchase is disabled, these links are disabled. (Parental Control) -The option to make in-app purchases. The bill payer should always be consulted beforehand. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.bp3dapps.com/armprivacy

Screenshots

Labo Mechanical Studio4 screens
ARm Manipulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ARm Manipulator at 5.0 against Labo Mechanical Studio's 4.6. Labo Mechanical Studio's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and ratings volume (53 vs 4). On price, ads, 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. Labo Mechanical Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ARm Manipulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ARm Manipulator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Labo Mechanical Studio has 53 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Labo Mechanical Studio ships an update weekly, ARm Manipulator every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Labo Mechanical Studio versus ARm Manipulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLabo Mechanical StudioARm Manipulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (53 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews88.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings53 — better4
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 4 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB229 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLabo Lado Co., Ltd.BP3D, LLC.

Customer experience

Labo Mechanical Studio

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

ARm Manipulator

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Labo Mechanical Studio

One-time1
  • Full Version$4.99
2 purchases

ARm Manipulator

One-time2
  • V2$0.99
  • Mechanics And Game$4.99

Questions

Is Labo Mechanical Studio free?
Labo Mechanical Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ARm Manipulator free?
ARm Manipulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Labo Mechanical Studio or ARm Manipulator?
ARm Manipulator is rated higher. Labo Mechanical Studio averages 4.6 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while ARm Manipulator averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Labo Mechanical Studio or ARm Manipulator have ads?
Neither Labo Mechanical Studio nor ARm Manipulator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Labo Mechanical Studio or ARm Manipulator?
Labo Mechanical Studio ships an update weekly, and ARm Manipulator every 4 weeks. Most recently, Labo Mechanical Studio was updated on October 24, 2026 and ARm Manipulator on October 24, 2026.

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