Comparison

Assembly Line 2 vs Fidgetable

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

Head to head
About

Assembly Line 2

Build and manage a factory to craft and sell resources. Optimize your assembly line with various machines and upgrades to maximize profits, even while offline. Discover new resources and make strategic decisions to grow your industrial empire.

Highlights
  • Build and optimize 21 different machines
  • Unlock tons of upgrades
  • Craft around 50 unique resources
  • Offline progress generation
  • Informative machine and resource data
  • Progress backup
Features
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Welcome to Assembly Line 2, the sequel to the factory-building and managing game. Assembly Line 2 combines elements from idle and tycoon games. Make the most money by using different types of machines to build an assembly line to craft resources and sell them. Unlock upgrades to make it more efficient and expand your factory. The goal is simple, build resources and sell them. Starting with a few machines and very basic resources, and using them with more advanced machines to craft and create more complex resources. Your factory will continue generating money even when you are offline. When you return to the game you will have piles of money waiting for you, but don't spend it all in one place! While Assembly Line 2 is an idle game, because you make the layout of your factory, it is up to you to optimize it to make the most money possible. Don't worry if you get lost with all those machines to build, the game offers an information menu so you can see what each machine does at any time. It also offers information on each resource price, so you can make decisions on what to craft. You can also see stats on the amount you are producing. Features: - 21 different machines to build and optimize the best factory. - Tons of upgrades to increase productivity. - Around 50 different unique resources to craft. - Multi-language support. - Backup your progress. - No internet required.

About

Fidgetable

This app offers a digital fidgeting experience with satisfying haptic feedback. Customize various fidget toys with different animations, colors, and behaviors to relax, focus, or find joy in tactile interactions. It provides a generous free tier with no ads and offers premium features through an optional one-time purchase or subscription.

Highlights
  • 11+ unique haptic fidgets
  • Deep haptic engine integration
  • Intuitive interface
  • Extensive customization options
  • Custom fidget builder
  • Advanced haptic tuning
  • Theme builder
Features
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Fidgeting, reimagined. Fidgetable is a beautiful haptic app designed to help you focus, relax, and find joy in tactile digital interactions. Built seamlessly for iOS, it combines elegant design with shockingly deep customization to give you a sensory experience that feels amazing right out of the box, and can be tailored entirely to you. Whether you need a simple distraction while working or a deeply customizable sensory tool, Fidgetable delivers satisfying haptics right to your fingertips. And the best part? There are absolutely no ads. Ever. SIMPLE & SATISFYING CORE FEATURES - 11+ Unique Haptic Fidgets: Tap, swipe, hold, shake, or tilt your device. Discover deeply satisfying interactions inspired by everyday life, including Bubble Wrap, Snap, Bounce, Buttons, and more. - Feel Every Interaction: Powered by deep integration with your iPhone's advanced haptic engine, every click, pop, and slide is meticulously tuned to feel incredibly realistic. - Works Out of the Box: Open the app and start fidgeting immediately with a beautifully intuitive interface. ENDLESS CUSTOMIZATION - Make It Your Own: Adjust the size, color, animations, and behaviors of your favorite fidgets. - Set the Mood: Choose from gorgeous premade themes or tweak the visuals to match your exact aesthetic. - Share with Friends: Created the perfect fidget setup or custom theme? Share your configurations easily using custom links. A TRULY PREMIUM FREE TIER I hate ads just as much as you do. Fidgetable offers a generous free tier that includes all core fidgets and features with zero interruptions, zero data-selling, and zero paywalls on the essentials. It's just you and the app. UNLOCK MORE WITH FIDGETABLE+ For power users who want to dive deeper and support a solo developer, Fidgetable+ is available as an affordable one-time purchase (or an even lower-cost yearly subscription) with Apple Family Sharing included! - Custom Fidget Builder: Combine and edit existing components to build entirely new fidgets. - Advanced Haptic Tuning: Dive deep and tweak the haptics to make them feel exactly how you want. - Theme Builder: Complete control over your app's visual appearance. - Alternate Modes: Unlock new behaviors for your favorite fidgets. - Statistics: Learn more about how you use the app. Built exclusively for iOS, Fidgetable takes full advantage of Apple's advanced haptic engine and frameworks to guarantee a perfectly consistent, high-fidelity tactile experience on your iPhone. Fidgetable is designed and developed with love by an indie developer. If you enjoy the app, please consider leaving a rating!

Screenshots

Assembly Line 24 screens
Fidgetable4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Assembly Line 2 at none against Fidgetable's 12. Assembly Line 2 also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Fidgetable's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (99% vs 80%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Fidgetable sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Assembly Line 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Assembly Line 2 against 4.9 for Fidgetable. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.5K and 969 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Assembly Line 2's written reviews are positive against 99% of Fidgetable's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Assembly Line 2 ships an update weekly, Fidgetable every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Assembly Line 2 versus Fidgetable: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAssembly Line 2Fidgetable
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (1.5K ratings)4.9 (969 ratings) — better
Positive reviews79.5% of reviews98.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better969
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, Apple Watch
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size138 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoao ReisCamdan Mead

Customer experience

Assembly Line 2

All ratings1,479 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.8%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive79.5%
Neutral12.3%
Negative8.2%

Fidgetable

All ratings952 ratings
Positive98.3%
Neutral1.1%
Negative0.6%
Written reviews1,184 reviews
Positive98.7%
Neutral0.8%
Negative0.5%

User reviews

Assembly Line 2

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Fun gameplay
  • 👍 Optional ads
  • 🎨 Good visuals
  • 🕹️ Engaging factory management

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Clunky controls
  • 🔋 Battery drain issues
  • 🧭 Unclear progression
  • 🧠 Tedious menu navigation

Fidgetable

From 969 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Satisfying haptic feedback
  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 🔒 No ads or in-app purchases
  • 💡 Variety of fidget options
  • 👍 Helps with ADHD/anxiety

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional lag or glitches
  • 💡 Desire for more fidget options
  • 💡 Request for Apple Watch integration

Bugs and requests

Assembly Line 2

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent offline earnings
  • Crafters and splitters stop working
  • Crashes on launch

Requested features

4 requests
  • Copy/paste assembly lines
  • Rotate/flip multiple machines
  • Pause production
  • Better performance optimization

Fidgetable

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Confetti mode causes lag
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add more haptic patterns and fidget options
  • Implement Apple Watch integration
  • Add a 'dark mode' option

In-app purchases

None

Assembly Line 2

No in-app purchases

12 purchases

Fidgetable

Subscriptions2
  • Fidgetable Plus Monthly1 Month trial$0.491 Month
  • Fidgetable Plus Yearly1 Month trial$1.991 Year
One-time10
  • Small Additional Donation$0.99
  • Small Donation$0.99
  • Medium Additional Donation$4.99
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  • Medium Donation$4.99
  • Fidgetable Plus Lifetime$9.99
  • Large Additional Donation$9.99
  • Large Donation$9.99
  • Fidgetable Plus Lifetime$19.99
  • Mega Additional Donation$19.99
  • Mega Donation$19.99

Questions

Is Assembly Line 2 free?
Assembly Line 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fidgetable free?
Fidgetable is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Assembly Line 2 or Fidgetable?
Fidgetable is rated higher. Assembly Line 2 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Fidgetable averages 4.9 from 969 ratings.
Do Assembly Line 2 or Fidgetable have ads?
Assembly Line 2 shows ads; Fidgetable does not.
Which is updated more often, Assembly Line 2 or Fidgetable?
Assembly Line 2 ships an update weekly, and Fidgetable every 2 weeks. Most recently, Assembly Line 2 was updated on September 23, 2026 and Fidgetable on September 8, 2026.

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