# Arm Simulator vs Mr. Pain

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mr. Pain at ad-supported against Arm Simulator's free with in-app purchases. Mr. Pain also leads on review sentiment (51% vs 42%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Arm Simulator sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Mr. Pain sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Arm Simulator against 4.6 for Mr. Pain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 36K and 33K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 42% of Arm Simulator's written reviews are positive against 51% of Mr. Pain's.

Arm Simulator ships an update fortnightly, Mr. Pain every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Arm Simulator | Mr. Pain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (36K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-simulator/id1603807269/reviews) | **[4.6 (33K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-pain/id1659412925/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36K** | 33K |
| Positive reviews | 41.7% of reviews | **51.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Ad-supported** |
| Size | 569 MB | 516 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1499845738) | [Sunday.gg](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536578423) |

## What reviewers say

### Arm Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arm-simulator/id1603807269)

Experience a humorous physics-based ragdoll game where you control an arm. Navigate through challenging puzzles by skillfully manipulating your limb to achieve objectives.

**Highlights:** Physics-based ragdoll simulation, Arm control mechanics, Puzzle-solving challenges, Funny and humorous gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| No Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Skin Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Story Bundle | $3.99 | one-time |
| Skin & Story Bundle | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Funny and entertaining
- 🤖 Unique and innovative gameplay
- 👍 Satisfactory and engaging

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔥 Excessive ads and monetization
- 🐛 Glitches and performance issues
- 🤔 Repetitive and lacking challenge

**Reported bugs**

- Arm movement not responsive
- Game crashes after completing levels
- Rewards not properly awarded after watching ads

**Requested features**

- Offline play mode
- More level variety and difficulty options
- Reduced ads or paid ad-free version


### Mr. Pain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mr-pain/id1659412925)

Engage in a physics-based puzzle game where you use a gravity gun to manipulate objects and characters. Solve challenging levels by strategically applying tools like spikes and electric fences to inflict "pain" and achieve objectives.

**Highlights:** Gravity gun mechanics, Physics-based puzzles, Multiple tools for interaction, Challenging levels, Brain-teasing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mr. Pain VIP | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Alien Bundle Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Devil Bundle Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tough Guy Bundle Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Amazing game
- 👍 Great graphics
- 👍 Good particles
- 👍 Clear results
- 👍 Fun gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🔁 Repeating levels
- 🤖 Crappy 3D characters
- 📺 Too many ads
- 🤔 Misleading ads

**Reported bugs**

- Black screen issue
- Can't access boss levels
- Freezing on certain levels

**Requested features**

- More levels
- Customizable skins
- Remove hostages
- Fix level 116 glitch


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Arm Simulator free?

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

### Is Mr. Pain free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Arm Simulator or Mr. Pain?

Mr. Pain is rated higher. Arm Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 36K ratings, while Mr. Pain averages 4.6 from 33K ratings.

### Do Arm Simulator or Mr. Pain have ads?

Both Arm Simulator and Mr. Pain show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Arm Simulator or Mr. Pain?

Arm Simulator ships an update fortnightly, and Mr. Pain every 3 weeks. Most recently, Arm Simulator was updated on October 30, 2026 and Mr. Pain on October 30, 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.*