# Robot Bros. vs Bad Piggies

The clearest difference is ads: Robot Bros. at none against Bad Piggies's shown. Robot Bros. also leads on iOS requirement (7.1 vs 12.0). Bad Piggies's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 37) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, rating, review sentiment and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Robot Bros. sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Bad Piggies sells 12 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Bad Piggies holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bad Piggies has 6.3K ratings behind it against 37, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of Robot Bros.'s written reviews are positive against 68% of Bad Piggies's.

Robot Bros. ships an update every 4 months, Bad Piggies every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Robot Bros. | Bad Piggies |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-bros/id466091040/reviews) | **[4.2 (6.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-piggies/id533451786/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 37 | **6.3K** |
| Positive reviews | 63.8% of reviews | **68.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 99 MB | 217 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.1** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [108km Tech Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/331009609) | [Rovio Entertainment Oyj](https://appshunter.io/developer/298910979) |

## What reviewers say

### Robot Bros.

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robot-bros/id466091040)

Control a team of unique robots to solve challenging 3D puzzles. Utilize their special abilities and cooperative actions to overcome obstacles and progress through numerous levels. Experience a blend of puzzle-solving and action in a visually stunning sci-fi world.

**Highlights:** Cooperative puzzle-solving gameplay, 7 distinct robots with unique skills, 90 challenging levels, Sci-fi 3D visuals, Awesome sound effects

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove All ADs | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Advance Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Basic Levels | $1.99 | one-time |
| Full Level Package | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🧠 Challenging and clever puzzles
- 👍 Keeps kids occupied
- 🤩 Nostalgic fun
- ✨ Great time waster
- 💯 Fun and engaging gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💥 Game crashes frequently
- ❌ Game won't open or play
- 🎮 Clunky and uncomfortable controls
- 🤔 Confusing robot abilities
- 😩 Annoying controls

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes when throwing fire
- App won't open and cannot be deleted
- Portal vanishes unpredictably
- Buttons shut off during gameplay
- Shield robot goes through walls

**Requested features**

- Add more levels and characters
- Better designed arrow keys or joystick option
- A world for adventure and practice
- Make all robots able to run
- Halloween themed phantom bro


### Bad Piggies

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bad-piggies/id533451786)

Build creative contraptions from various parts to guide pigs to their goal. Over 200 levels offer physics-based puzzle challenges with opportunities for creative engineering and piloting.

**Highlights:** Build makeshift contraptions, Pilot pigs safely to the goal, Over 200 levels, 40+ special levels, 9+ sandbox levels, 42 buildable objects, Mechanic Pig assistance

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Permanent Mechanic | $0.99 | one-time |
| Super Glue x10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic x 10 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Super Mechanic x5 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Snout Coin Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Small Snout Gem Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Field of Dreams | $2.99 | one-time |
| Medium Snout Coin Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Golden Crate | $4.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic x 35 | $5.99 | one-time |
| Mechanic x 65 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Large Snout Coin Pack | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Challenging and creative gameplay
- 👍 Nostalgic and fun experience
- 🎨 Impressive graphics and soundtrack

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches and bugs in certain levels
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 📺 Excessive ads interrupting gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Buttons and levers not functioning properly in some levels
- Crates and parts not loading or disappearing
- Game crashing when trying to use the camera feature

**Requested features**

- Expand sandbox mode with more building options
- Add new level themes and gameplay modes
- Improve matchmaking in the Cake Race mode
- Introduce a premium version with no ads


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Robot Bros. free?

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

### Is Bad Piggies free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Robot Bros. or Bad Piggies?

Bad Piggies is rated higher. Robot Bros. averages 4.1 out of 5 from 37 ratings, while Bad Piggies averages 4.2 from 6.3K ratings.

### Do Robot Bros. or Bad Piggies have ads?

Bad Piggies shows ads; Robot Bros. does not.

### Which is updated more often, Robot Bros. or Bad Piggies?

Robot Bros. ships an update every 4 months, and Bad Piggies every 6 weeks. Most recently, Robot Bros. was updated on October 20, 2026 and Bad Piggies on October 26, 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.*