Comparison

Faces iMake vs Thinkrolls 1

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

Head to head
About

Faces iMake

This app encourages creativity by allowing users to build collages from everyday objects. It helps expand visual awareness and associations, serving as a non-verbal expression tool for children, including those with disabilities. Includes video lessons and inspirational images.

Highlights
  • Create collages from everyday objects
  • Expand visual awareness and associations
  • Non-verbal expression tool
  • Video lessons on creativity
  • Inspirational image gallery
  • Backgrounds to spark rediscovery
Features
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Celebrating our FIFTH YEAR and STILL POPULAR with EDUCATORS AND FAMILIES! * TOP 10 APPS FOR KIDS * - iPad Apps for Kids * 2012 - Parents' Choice Silver Award * Picked at ISTE 2012 - top 25 most innovative and useful tools vetted by teachers ****************************************************** Some reviews of Faces iMake we like: " Faces iMake Right Brain Creativity is the most entertaining and creatively expressive app for the iPhone I've seen. " (Parents' Choice Foundation) " This fantastic art App encourages kids to be creative and gives them the tools to express themselves." (Commonsensemedia.org) " Faces iMake is a modern day take on Mr. Potato Head " (Teacherswithapps.com) " Faces iMake is like nothing else in the App Store " applenapps.com " This app is a great way for kids to relax, unwind, have some fun, and most importantly use their imagination! - The students we worked with produced incredible masterpieces beyond our creative dreams. " Teacherswithapps.com " It is an amazing app to encourage kids creativity. " funeducationalapps.com " Faces iMake emerges as a powerful creative outlet for children. Adult artists may find the app a whimsical break from more serious pursuits. " Bestappsforkids.com " Terrific art app ... Endless creative possibilities. " Smartappsforkids.com ****************************************************** Faces iMake is a tool for creating collages using pictures of every-day objects but Faces iMake is much more than that: * It is a tool for expanding VISUAL AWARENESS and VISUAL ASSOCIATIONS, activities mostly controlled by our right brain. Indeed, Daniel Pink, author of A Whole New Mind, put it very well when he said, "It is fun and addicting if you can get it away from your kids." * It is an intuitive tool for CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. Shannon Des Roches Rosa, editor of The Thinking Person's Guide to Autism, wrote: "Our kids love Faces iMake ... its interface is one of the best I've seen for kids with autism." * It enables kids' EXPRESSION IN A NON VERBAL WAY. An enthusiastic student will have more incentive to articulate on his/her creation. ****************************************************** Faces iMake includes: • 5 video lessons on creativity by Hanoch Piven himself, geared for all ages. • A new set of Backgrounds which trigger and spark the user to rediscover familiar shapes and enhance them in a unique way. • A gallery of 20 inspirational images created by the Piven family (different age groups using the app) • A music player which allows for music to be played while creating. ****************************************************** Faces iMake was developed with renowned artist, children's book author and educator Hanoch Piven and is based on the highly acclaimed creative workshops he has conducted all around the world. Piven, whose art has been featured in publications such as: Time, Newsweek and The New Yorker, says about Faces iMake: "ART IS A GAME AND GAMES PREPARE US FOR LIFE" ************************************************************* About iMagine Machine™ - Based in New York City and Tel Aviv, iMagine Machine™ is an award winning edutainment publishing and development house specializing in innovative and cutting edge applications and games. Focused on children's applications, iMagine machine incorporates unique and intelligent programming to create and publish creative and entertaining applications for iOS devices. Copyright (C) 2009-2016 iMagine Machine™ *************************************************************

About

Thinkrolls 1

This award-winning logic puzzle game challenges young children to develop reasoning and problem-solving skills. Players navigate characters through mazes, overcoming obstacles using physics and logic. It offers numerous levels and gradually introduces scientific concepts.

Highlights
  • 207 puzzle levels
  • Hands-on physics lessons
  • Develops logic and problem-solving
  • Introduces scientific concepts
  • Easy and hard modes
  • No penalties or time limits
Currently charting
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Boost your child's brain power and intelligence! Thinkrolls is an award-winning logic puzzle game that helps young kids develop reasoning and problem solving skills through a delightful and engaging gameplay. Get it now and let your little geniuses amaze you with their mental abilities and logic skills! ________________________________ ** Featured 'Best New App' on the App Store's Home Page in more than 70 countries ** ** Ranked #2 in US App Store, Education category ** • Parents’ Choice Award Winner • Named one of the "10 Top Kids Apps of 2014" by USA Today! • "Adorable physics platformer creates little problem-solvers." - Top Pick by Common Sense Media • "Thinkrolls has actually become a family affair...I enthusiastically recommend it." - 148 Apps • "Another smash hit by these ingenious and award winning developers." - Teachers With Apps • Editors' Choice by Children's Technology Review & Tech With Kids ________________________________ THE MISSION Have a blast navigating your Thinkrolls through a series of obstacles in brightly patterned mazes. The goal is to solve the puzzles and roll through the end of the maze where a new Thinkroll waits to be unlocked and lead the next quest! HOW TO PLAY The app offers 207 clever puzzle levels filled with fun science concepts. Seven playful elements with unique physical properties are gradually introduced. Kids will discover through hands-on manipulation how to use these objects to their advantage and clear a path. • Cookies • Munch them to clear a path or resist those treats to avoid getting trapped! • Crates • Push them to fill gaps or stack them to reach higher ground. • Balloons • Burst them on spikes to get them out of your way. • Rocks • Get a crash course in Newtonian physics by dropping heavy, dense boulders to break through cracked ground. • Jelly • Bounce Thinkrolls and objects on springy jellies to launch them up. • Fire • Use ice blocks to put out the fire and safely pass through. • Elevators • Timing is added to the mix! Synchronize movements of two different elevators to navigate through the maze. MASTER THE ART OF THINKING Little players will master the art of thinking while using to their advantage force, acceleration, buoyancy, heat, elasticity and gravity to reach the end of the maze. The puzzles gradually build upon successive science lessons to strengthen observation, creative thinking, logic, problem solving, spatial cognition and memory. There are unlimited tries and no penalties. Thinkrolls not only challenges the brain but also develops and rewards patience and perseverance. As kids try different combinations to achieve their goal, they intuitively learn through trial and error what works. They must think ahead, use precise timing and rely on their memory to reunite their Thinkroll buddies. ________________________________ MAIN FEATURES • 207 levels with mind-sharpening puzzles • Easy mode for ages 3-5, hard mode for ages 5-8 • Hands-on physics lessons • Experiment with gravity, heat, buoyancy, speed, elasticity, friction and other science concepts • Enhance logic, spatial cognition, problem solving, memory, perseverance • 26 hilarious, super smart characters to play with • Fun brain training for the whole family • Track progress for up to 9 player profiles • Supreme design and beautiful artwork • Original soundtrack and sound design • Language neutral game-play • COPPA compliant, no 3rd party ads, no in-app purchases More info: avokiddo.com ________________________________ PRIVACY POLICY We respect your privacy! We do not collect, store, or share any personal information or location data. Our apps do not contain third-party ads and are safe for young children. Read our privacy policy here: http://avokiddo.com/privacy-policy.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Thinkrolls 1 at 16K against Faces iMake's 1.1K. Thinkrolls 1 also leads on chart position (#113 vs unranked) and review sentiment (91% vs 81%). Faces iMake's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $5.99) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 11.0). On rating, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Faces iMake costs $2.99 and Thinkrolls 1 $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Faces iMake against 4.5 for Thinkrolls 1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Thinkrolls 1 has 16K ratings behind it against 1.1K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 81% of Faces iMake's written reviews are positive against 91% of Thinkrolls 1's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Faces iMake ships an update every 3 months, Thinkrolls 1 every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Faces iMake versus Thinkrolls 1: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFaces iMakeThinkrolls 1
Price$2.99 — better$5.99
Rating4.4 (1.1K ratings)4.5 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.5% of reviews90.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.1K16K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#113 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size197 MB137 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperiMagine Machine Israel LTDAVOKIDDO

Customer experience

Faces iMake

All ratings1,087 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral7.6%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews54 reviews
Positive81.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative13.0%

Thinkrolls 1

All ratings16,011 ratings
Positive87.9%
Neutral7.0%
Negative5.1%
Written reviews240 reviews
Positive90.8%
Neutral3.3%
Negative5.8%

User reviews

Faces iMake

From 1.1K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 😊 Creativity and fun
  • 👍 Great for kids and adults
  • 🎨 Endless creative possibilities
  • 💡 Unique and innovative concept
  • 👍 Easy to use and intuitive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
  • 🔊 Annoying and distracting music/sounds
  • 🤔 Complexity may be too much for younger kids
  • 🙄 Feels babyish for older kids

Thinkrolls 1

From 16K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Engaging and fun
  • 💡 Promotes problem-solving and critical thinking
  • 🤗 Cute and appealing characters
  • 🧠 Helps develop logic and reasoning skills
  • 😊 Great for kids and adults alike

Room to improve

  • 🤔 Some levels can be too easy
  • 🕰️ Lack of new content/levels
  • 🔇 Sound issues on certain devices

Bugs and requests

Faces iMake

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on first screen
  • Unable to add own music
  • Inappropriate content shown in video tutorials

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to group and move multiple items together
  • Improve sound customization options to mute all sounds
  • Expand object library to include more options for older kids

Thinkrolls 1

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Certain levels are unbeatable
  • Crashes on older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • More levels and difficulty options
  • Ability to create custom characters
  • Sync progress across devices
  • Additional game modes or challenges

In-app purchases

None

Faces iMake

No in-app purchases

None

Thinkrolls 1

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Faces iMake free?
Faces iMake costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Thinkrolls 1 free?
Thinkrolls 1 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Faces iMake or Thinkrolls 1?
Thinkrolls 1 is rated higher. Faces iMake averages 4.4 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Thinkrolls 1 averages 4.5 from 16K ratings.
Do Faces iMake or Thinkrolls 1 have ads?
Neither Faces iMake nor Thinkrolls 1 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Faces iMake or Thinkrolls 1?
Faces iMake ships an update every 3 months, and Thinkrolls 1 every 4 months. Most recently, Faces iMake was updated on November 1, 2026 and Thinkrolls 1 on November 12, 2026.

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