# Cargo vs Odd Bot Out

The clearest difference is rating: Odd Bot Out at 4.5 against Cargo's 3.6. Odd Bot Out also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 30 months) and ratings volume (359 vs 27). Cargo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Odd Bot Out sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Cargo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Odd Bot Out holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Odd Bot Out has 359 ratings behind it against 27, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of Cargo's written reviews are positive against 85% of Odd Bot Out's.

Cargo ships an update every 30 months, Odd Bot Out every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cargo | Odd Bot Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cargo-bot/id519690804/reviews) | **[4.5 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-bot-out/id919968216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 27 | **359** |
| Positive reviews | 84.1% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 30 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 18 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Two Lives Left](https://appshunter.io/developer/335953314) | [Fancade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770270328) |

## What reviewers say

### Cargo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cargo-bot/id519690804)

A brain-challenging puzzle game where players program a robot to move crates. It's designed to help users learn fundamental programming concepts through engaging gameplay and beautiful graphics.

**Highlights:** Robot programming puzzles, Learn programming concepts, Beautiful graphics, Fiendish puzzles, Record and share solutions, Programmed on iPad

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Epic
- 👍 Tricky logical game
- 👍 Excellent game!
- 👍 Good accessible programming game
- 👍 Genius!

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 I AM SO MAD AT THE DEVELOPER AND THE GAME!!!!
- 🐛 The game is bad
- 🐛 The update deleted my save!
- 🐛 App Support
- 🐛 Teaches bad programming practices

**Reported bugs**

- Come together 2 hard mode crashes when I complete it in 8 step... wants you to stack 7 blocks but stashes when you do!!
- App froze while I was doing the tutorial. Still frozen each time I open it.
- ERROR: Parameters dt = random numbers. (about 1.6)
OUTPUT:
TEST
TEST
error: [string " -- StagePhysics.lua..":97:
attempt to index local 'info' (a nil value)
Pausing playback
- Infinite loop issue, recursion does not work correctly

**Requested features**

- Add a prog 5?
- Create your own level thing added in
- Saving multiple solutions, version control of unsolved puzzles, & saving off a set of instructions for reuse (building libraries of moves that are easy to reference in other puzzles)
- Settings to disable the sounds/music while letting background music play
- A button to simply change the "best solution" criteria


### Odd Bot Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-bot-out/id919968216)

Guide a unique robot to escape a factory using creative contraptions. Solve physics-based puzzles by building bridges, designing vehicles, and manipulating electrical circuits. Enjoy a non-violent, creative gameplay experience with 100 challenging levels.

**Highlights:** 100 unique puzzle levels, Building blocks and physics puzzles, Design and drive vehicles, Electrical circuit manipulation, Creative and non-violent gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Odd Bot Out Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🤖 Cute and charming robot character
- 🎨 Elegant and minimalist design
- 💡 Unique physics-based puzzles
- 🕹️ Engaging and challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited camera view
- 🔊 Lack of audio controls
- 🧱 Imbalanced difficulty curve

**Reported bugs**

- Level 97 - unable to move blocks
- Level 85 - impossible to complete
- Freezing issue on level 99

**Requested features**

- Sandbox/level editor mode
- More levels and content updates
- Ability to skip difficult levels
- Customization options for the robot


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Cargo free?

Cargo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Odd Bot Out free?

Odd Bot Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Cargo or Odd Bot Out?

Odd Bot Out is rated higher. Cargo averages 3.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Odd Bot Out averages 4.5 from 359 ratings.

### Do Cargo or Odd Bot Out have ads?

Odd Bot Out shows ads; Cargo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Cargo or Odd Bot Out?

Cargo ships an update every 30 months, and Odd Bot Out every 3 months. Most recently, Cargo was updated on October 7, 2026 and Odd Bot Out 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.*