# Algodoo vs Epoch Core

The clearest difference is price: Epoch Core at Free against Algodoo's $7.99. Epoch Core also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 59%) and device support (3 vs 1). Algodoo's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 18 months) and ratings volume (878 vs 5). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Epoch Core is free to download; Algodoo costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Algodoo against 3.8 for Epoch Core. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Algodoo has 878 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of Algodoo's written reviews are positive against 75% of Epoch Core's.

Algodoo ships an update monthly, Epoch Core every 18 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Algodoo | Epoch Core |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (878 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algodoo/id616064935/reviews) | [3.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-core/id1177530091/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **878** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 18 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 162 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Algoryx Simulation AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/464050548) | [昊天 郑](https://appshunter.io/developer/981803173) |

## What reviewers say

### Algodoo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algodoo/id616064935)

Design and experiment with realistic 2D physics simulations. Build intricate machines, create virtual science experiments, and explore cause and effect. Share your creations and discover those of others in a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Create objects with shapes or free-hand drawing, Combine components for intricate machines, Choose and customize materials, Simulate physics with gravity and aerodynamics, Explore ideas through trial and error, Build animations, contraptions, and experiments, Access community-created scenes

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great physics simulation
- 👍 Interesting and fun to use
- 💡 Ability to create and share creations
- 🚀 No ads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Issues with loading and saving scenes
- 🐛 Textures and images not working properly
- 🐛 Laggy performance with complex scenes

**Reported bugs**

- Scenes resetting to tutorial
- Textures and images not loading properly
- Crashes when trying to import images
- Buttons and controls not working as expected

**Requested features**

- Add text and scripting options on mobile
- Improve mobile UI and controls
- Implement more features from PC version
- Fix issues with account bans and deletions


### Epoch Core

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/epoch-core/id1177530091)

Explore procedurally generated, earth-like planets with ambient music. Designed for relaxation, this app offers a unique visual and auditory experience. Requires newer iOS devices for full graphical features.

**Highlights:** Procedural planet generation, Earth-like planet exploration, Ambient music, Relaxing experience, Full graphic features on newer devices

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Algodoo free?

Algodoo costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Epoch Core free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Algodoo or Epoch Core?

Algodoo and Epoch Core are both rated 3.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 878 and 5 ratings respectively.

### Do Algodoo or Epoch Core have ads?

Neither Algodoo nor Epoch Core shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Algodoo or Epoch Core?

Algodoo ships an update monthly, and Epoch Core every 18 months. Most recently, Algodoo was updated on October 14, 2026 and Epoch Core on September 17, 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.*