Comparison

Powder Game vs Robomaker Start

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

Head to head
About

Powder Game

Explore a physics sandbox where you can simulate the interactions of various elements like water, fire, and gunpowder. Witness unique reactions and emergent phenomena as different 'dots' collide and influence each other.

Highlights
  • Physics simulation with powder elements
  • Over 30 different dot variations
  • Simulate element reactions
  • Explosion effects
  • Plant growth simulation
Features
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Imagine the cool phenomenon when the wind blows the falling leaves. This game physics simulates the phenomenon with powder (dots)! You can choose more than 30 different variations of the dot. Water, fire, oil, gunpowder, metal, seed, birds, Ant and more. The various reactions when in hit with a dot and a dot. The explosion on hit with fire and gunpowder. Trees grow when in hit with the seed and sand.

About

Robomaker Start

This application guides users through robotics, logical thinking, and coding using an interchangeable component kit. Build and program three different robots with increasing complexity through guided activities or free creation. Control robots in real-time without programming.

Highlights
  • 3D robot assembly guides
  • Block-based programming
  • Guided coding activities
  • Free programming mode
  • Real-time robot control
  • Bluetooth connectivity
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DESCRIZIONE PRINCIPALE The RoboMaker® kit was created to guide you on an educational journey to introduce you to robotics, logical thinking and coding. By using the 200 and more interchangeable components present in the box, you can build 3 different robots with growing levels of complexity and then programme them in a fun way through this free application. The RoboMaker® START app communicates with the robots via Bluetooth® Low Energy and contains 4 different sections, each with their own specific and engaging functions: 1- BUILD In this section the 3 robot models can be reconstructed in 3D, piece-by-piece, in a dynamic and animated way. Whenever you add a new component, you can even enlarge/shrink it and rotate the model by 360° to understand how to connect the various modules. 2 LEARN The Learn section illustrates the basic programming concepts through 6 guided activities (2 for each robot model); which can be completed by creating specific command sequences using the Clementoni block-based programming. 3 CREATE Once you have learnt the basic programming concepts and have familiarised with our block-based programming, you can juggle around with the options in the Create section. In this area, after building a robot of any shape, you can programme it as you prefer. In this case, the activity is performed freely, therefore the app will not signal whether or not you have entered the sequence correctly, so you will have to realise by yourself whether the result meets your objective. 4 CONTROL The Control mode does not entail the use of block-based programming. Through this mode it is possible to control and command in real time the 3 robot models proposed. Each command you send will be executed instantly by the robot, without any delay. Given that the 3 robots are different in terms of both the electronic components used and their functions, there is a specific control page for each one of them. So, what are you waiting for? Enter the RoboMaker® world, step in the programmer’s boots and start this engaging and formative adventure!

Screenshots

Powder Game4 screens
Robomaker Start4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Powder Game at 4.5 against Robomaker Start's 3.0. Powder Game also leads on ratings volume (2.1K vs 2) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). Robomaker Start's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Powder Game holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Powder Game has 2.1K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Powder Game ships an update every 6 weeks, Robomaker Start every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Powder Game versus Robomaker Start: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPowder GameRobomaker Start
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2.1K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2.1K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB173 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDAN-BALLClementoni S.p.A.

Customer experience

Powder Game

All ratings2,144 ratings
Positive88.8%
Neutral4.3%
Negative6.9%
Written reviews520 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.9%

Robomaker Start

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Powder Game

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • View feature not working as expected
  • Occasional freezing or crashing
  • Inconsistent player/fighter behavior
  • Saved creations sometimes disappearing

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more elements and materials
  • Increase pixel/dot limit or make it unlimited
  • Implement a save/load system for creations
  • Add more player/fighter customization options
  • Introduce new gameplay modes or challenges
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  • Improve visibility of glass and other transparent elements

Robomaker Start

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Powder Game

No in-app purchases

None

Robomaker Start

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Powder Game free?
Powder Game is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Robomaker Start free?
Robomaker Start is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Powder Game or Robomaker Start?
Powder Game is rated higher. Powder Game averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Robomaker Start averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Powder Game or Robomaker Start have ads?
Powder Game shows ads; Robomaker Start does not.
Which is updated more often, Powder Game or Robomaker Start?
Powder Game ships an update every 6 weeks, and Robomaker Start every 5 months. Most recently, Powder Game was updated on October 18, 2026 and Robomaker Start on October 11, 2026.

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