Comparison

Marble Runner vs RobotMania

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

Head to head
About

Marble Runner

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This is an adventure around the home to build a marble run from the start location to the target zone. Can you complete all the levels? - Multiple room locations - Range of classic marble run pieces - Unlock all the colours of the rainbow for a colour run spectacular - Unlock special run pieces to make a cooler marble run.

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

Marble Runner3 screens
RobotMania4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RobotMania at none against Marble Runner's shown. RobotMania also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). 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. Marble Runner 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marble Runner ships an update fortnightly, RobotMania every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Marble Runner versus RobotMania: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarble RunnerRobotMania
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (609 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—82.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—609 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size384 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSteven WoodsSimon Zvara

Bugs and requests

Marble Runner

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
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  • 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

Marble Runner

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99
2 purchases

RobotMania

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

Questions

Is Marble Runner free?
Marble Runner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is RobotMania free?
RobotMania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Marble Runner or RobotMania have ads?
Marble Runner shows ads; RobotMania does not.
Which is updated more often, Marble Runner or RobotMania?
Marble Runner ships an update fortnightly, and RobotMania every 3 days. Most recently, Marble Runner was updated on September 14, 2026 and RobotMania on September 23, 2026.

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