# Algodoo vs Goxel 3D Voxel Editor

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Algodoo at 1.2K against Goxel 3D Voxel Editor's 50. Algodoo also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Goxel 3D Voxel Editor's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and review sentiment (68% vs 58%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Algodoo costs $7.99 and Goxel 3D Voxel Editor $4.99 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 Goxel 3D Voxel Editor. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Algodoo has 1.2K ratings behind it against 50, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 58% of Algodoo's written reviews are positive against 68% of Goxel 3D Voxel Editor's.

Algodoo ships an update monthly, Goxel 3D Voxel Editor every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Algodoo | Goxel 3D Voxel Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algodoo/id616064935/reviews)** | [3.8 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goxel-3d-voxel-editor/id1259097826/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 50 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **67.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **9.3** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Algoryx Simulation AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/464050548) | [Noctua Software Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/629435881) |

## 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


### Goxel 3D Voxel Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goxel-3d-voxel-editor/id1259097826)

Create detailed 3D voxel art with a powerful editor. Offers unlimited scene size, an extensive undo buffer, and support for multiple layers. Ideal for artists and designers looking to craft unique voxel graphics.

**Highlights:** 24 bits RGB colors, Unlimited scene size, Unlimited undo buffer, Multiple layers support, Marching Cube rendering, Procedural rendering

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Great for voxel art creation
- ✍️ Works well with Apple Pencil
- ✨ Impressive features for price
- 🚀 Fluid experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤔 Confusing save/file options
- 💸 Expensive export feature
- 🚫 Lacks import features
- 🎛️ Clunky controls
- 🪲 Pen drawing conflicts with touch

**Reported bugs**

- Export not working
- Files not saving correctly
- App crashes on launch
- In-app purchase for export broken
- Family purchase not working

**Requested features**

- Allow importing .gox files
- Image import feature
- Better file/save options
- Undo with two-finger tap
- Add tutorial


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Algodoo free?

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

### Is Goxel 3D Voxel Editor free?

Goxel 3D Voxel Editor costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Algodoo or Goxel 3D Voxel Editor?

Algodoo is rated higher. Algodoo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Goxel 3D Voxel Editor averages 3.8 from 50 ratings.

### Do Algodoo or Goxel 3D Voxel Editor have ads?

Neither Algodoo nor Goxel 3D Voxel Editor shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Algodoo or Goxel 3D Voxel Editor?

Algodoo ships an update monthly, and Goxel 3D Voxel Editor every 2 months. Most recently, Algodoo was updated on November 6, 2026 and Goxel 3D Voxel Editor on November 2, 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.*