Comparison

Algodoo vs Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop

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

Head to head
About

Algodoo

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
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Bring your ideas to life with realistic physics in Algodoo. This creative and educational app lets you design two-dimensional scenes where objects move according to the laws of physics. See cause and effect in action and refine your builds to perfection. Algodoo is a virtual 2D construction set to enjoy the creative thrill of building fun scenes and machines. You’ll never run out of parts. You can go deeper and analyse the motion and learn about mechanical devices. Once you master the tools and principles, you can build sandbox games or mesmerising, complex simulations. • Use basic 2D geometrical shapes or the free-hand drawing tool to create objects. • Combine components like axles, springs, motors, ropes, and lasers to create intricate machines. • Choose from various materials—steel, wood, rubber, water, and helium—and customise at will. • Press “Simulate” to bring your scene to life, moving under the forces of gravity, aerodynamics, buoyancy, and more. • Use trial and error to explore ideas and perfect your inventions. • Express your imagination with vibrant colors, shapes, and textures. Looking to build animations, contraptions, marble races, moving structures, chain reactions, or virtual science experiments? With Algodoo, the possibilities for invention, creativity, and exploration are endless. With the Quick Tour and tutorial videos, you can easily learn Algodoo’s basic tools and principles. It's not just for fun— the scientific foundation of Algodoo makes it a great teaching and learning aid for exploring physics concepts, operating principles of machines, and even construction. Discover the creativity of others and get inspired for your next build by visiting the Algobox library. Access thousands of scenes created by the Algodoo community and share your own creations by signing up for an Algobox account. Algodoo offers endless fun for users of all ages. Download the app now and start building, and search for #Algodoo on YouTube or social media to explore videos showcasing imaginative creations from our global community.

About

Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop

Design, build, and test an infinite variety of 3D robots. Explore dynamic environments and bring your creations to life with realistic physics. Develop creative thinking and problem-solving skills through open-ended play.

Highlights
  • Expansive robot building toolkit
  • Realistic physics-based testing
  • Colorful customization options
  • Sound recording
  • Multiplayer mode
  • Kid-friendly interface
Features
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Unleash your creative genius with The Robot Factory 3D! Calling all future robotics builders! Kids can design, build, and test an endless variety of incredible robots in the Robot Factory 3D. From robot cats and samurai to dancing machines and moonwalkers, the creative possibilities are truly limitless. This 3D reimagination of the original 2D Robot Factory which was 2015's iPad App of the Year. The Robot Factory 3D takes the experience to new heights (explore the sky) and depths (you might find amazing caves). Packed with an expansive toolkit of high-tech robot parts like exoskeletons, zephyr mechanisms, and hydrostatic tentacles, kids can let their imaginations run wild as they piece together their dream robots. Spiderman around with grappling hooks. Each app in our Digital Toys series is an open-ended construction kit for kids to build, test, and play. Kids develop creative-thinking, problem-solving, and storytelling skills. But the fun doesn't stop there - kids can then put their creations to the test, seeing if their robot wonders can walk, run, hop, and fly through dynamic physics-based simulations. With the ability to customize colors, record sounds, and even share their robotic masterpieces with friends, The Robot Factory sparks endless hours of hands-on STEM learning and creative expression. Key features: * Expansive robot building toolkit with dozens of unique, high-tech components * Realistic physics-based testing and simulation to fine-tune your robot designs * Colorful customization options and sound recording to make each robot unique * Multiplayer mode to collaborate and compete with friends (optional IAP) * Intuitive, kid-friendly interface that fosters problem-solving and creativity * No third-party ads or data collection - just pure robot-building bliss * Based on original artwork by Owen Davey, the illustrator behind TwoDots. * Original sound design. The Robot Factory is a must-have app for any child who dreams about the future. Download now and unleash your kid's inner engineering genius! Privacy Policy We take your and your child’s privacy seriously. We do not collect or share personal information about your child. We do not allow any third-party advertising. If the camera, microphone, and other services are used in an app, your information is not collected or distributed outside of the app. Read our complete privacy policy at tinybop.com. Tinybop is a Brooklyn-based studio of designers, engineers, and artists. We make apps for curious, creative, and kind kids. We’re all over the internet. Visit us: www.tinybop.com Follow us: twitter.com/tinybop Like us: facebook.com/tinybop See us: instagram.com/tinybop We love hearing your stories! Reach out: hi@tinybop.com. 01010111 01100101 00100111 01110010 01100101 00100000 01100111 01101111 01101110 01101110 01100001 00100000 01110010 01101111 01100011 01101011 00100000 01100100 01101111 01110111 01101110 00100000 01110100 01101111 00100000 01100101 01101100 01100101 01100011 01110100 01110010 01101001 01100011 00100000 01100001 01110110 01100101 01101110 01110101 01100101 00100001 Psst! It's not Tiny Bop, or Tiny Bob, or Tiny Pop. It's Tinybop. :)"

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Algodoo at none against Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop's 2. Algodoo also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (878 vs 19). Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and chart position (#76 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement 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

Algodoo costs $7.99 and Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop $4.99 up front. Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Algodoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Algodoo holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Algodoo has 878 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Algodoo's written reviews are positive against 54% of Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Algodoo ships an update monthly, Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Algodoo versus Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlgodooRobot Factory 3D by Tinybop
Price$7.99$4.99 — better
Rating3.8 (878 ratings) — better3.6 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews — better53.8% of reviews
Number of ratings878 — better19
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#76 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB465 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAlgoryx Simulation ABTinybop Inc.

Customer experience

Algodoo

All ratings878 ratings
Positive69.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative23.2%
Written reviews726 reviews
Positive58.7%
Neutral12.5%
Negative28.8%

Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop

All ratings19 ratings
Positive63.2%
Neutral5.3%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive53.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative38.5%

Bugs and requests

Algodoo

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • 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

4 requests
  • 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

Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Algodoo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Algodoo free?
Algodoo costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop free?
Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Algodoo or Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop?
Algodoo is rated higher. Algodoo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 878 ratings, while Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop averages 3.6 from 19 ratings.
Do Algodoo or Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop have ads?
Neither Algodoo nor Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Algodoo or Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop?
Algodoo ships an update monthly, and Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop every 9 months. Most recently, Algodoo was updated on October 18, 2026 and Robot Factory 3D by Tinybop on October 16, 2026.

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