# SimplePhysics vs RobotMania

The clearest difference is price: RobotMania at Free against SimplePhysics's $0.99. RobotMania also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). SimplePhysics's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

RobotMania is free to download; SimplePhysics costs $0.99 up front. SimplePhysics sells 2 one-off in-app purchases 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for SimplePhysics against 4.6 for RobotMania. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 242 and 721 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of SimplePhysics's written reviews are positive against 83% of RobotMania's.

SimplePhysics ships an update every 3 weeks, RobotMania every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SimplePhysics | RobotMania |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.5 (242 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplephysics/id408233979/reviews) | **[4.6 (721 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotmania-physics-sandbox/id6444165242/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 242 | **721** |
| Positive reviews | **85.0% of reviews** | 82.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 70 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jundroo, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/311852133) | [Simon Zvara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490607194) |

## What reviewers say

### SimplePhysics

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simplephysics/id408233979)

Design and simulate complex structures using a realistic physics engine. Test your creations by applying stress, using a finger to push and pull, or even creating explosions. Analyze strain distribution to identify weak points and refine your designs for strength and cost-effectiveness.

**Highlights:** Realistic physics simulation, Blueprint editor, Stress display, Finger Test with explosions, Ragdoll physics, Slow motion mode

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| View Solution | $0.99 | one-time |
| Thank the Developer | $0.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Challenging and fun
- 💡 Engaging and educational
- 👍 Great for all ages
- 👍 Realistic physics simulation
- 👍 Addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent physics behavior
- 🐛 Difficulty placing/removing beams
- 🐛 Crashes and compatibility issues
- 🔍 Limited number of levels

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes on startup
- Structures behaving unexpectedly
- Leaderboard scores not accurate

**Requested features**

- More levels and level packs
- Improved user interface
- Ability to create custom structures
- Leaderboards and social features
- Tutorials and explanations of physics concepts


### RobotMania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotmania-physics-sandbox/id6444165242)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter | $0.99 | per month |
| Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great free alternative to Algodoo
- 🎮 Fun physics sandbox gameplay
- 🏗️ Ability to build creative robots and inventions
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices
- ⚡ Smooth performance and no loading times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Drawing/shape creation issues after updates
- 🔐 Apple ID sign-in requirement only
- 📦 Limited building space
- ❓ Steep learning curve and unclear mechanics
- 🎮 Confusing controls for new users

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer/co-op challenges
- Tutorial system for new players
- Gravity control for objects
- Trail effects for objects
- Sound effects and audio triggers


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SimplePhysics free?

SimplePhysics costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is RobotMania free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SimplePhysics or RobotMania?

RobotMania is rated higher. SimplePhysics averages 4.5 out of 5 from 242 ratings, while RobotMania averages 4.6 from 721 ratings.

### Do SimplePhysics or RobotMania have ads?

Neither SimplePhysics nor RobotMania shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SimplePhysics or RobotMania?

SimplePhysics ships an update every 3 weeks, and RobotMania every 3 days. Most recently, SimplePhysics was updated on October 13, 2026 and RobotMania on October 10, 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.*