Algodoo vs Alphabet Lore
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
Alphabet Lore
Engage in a relaxing paper folding puzzle game that combines alphabet elements with creative picture assembly. Fold colored paper pieces in the correct sequence to reveal beautiful images. Enjoy simple one-finger controls and a vast array of challenges.
- Paper folding puzzles
- Alphabet integration
- Picture assembly
- One-finger control
- Relaxing gameplay
- Numerous levels
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We combined the alphabet knowledge with the paper folding game. Complete the levels correctly with colored letters removals. All you have to do is fold this paper to create beautiful pictures. HOW TO PLAY: - Press or slide to fold the paper. - Fold in the correct order to complete the picture. PROPERTIES: - A very relaxing game. - Incredibly easy to understand, just tap and twist. - One finger control. - Countless challenges from simple to expert. - Play completely free. - Lots of levels.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Algodoo at 59% against Alphabet Lore's 0%. Algodoo also leads on rating (3.8 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 2). Alphabet Lore's advantage is price (Free vs $7.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Alphabet Lore is free to download; Algodoo costs $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Algodoo holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Algodoo has 1.2K ratings behind it against 2, 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 0% of Alphabet Lore's.
| Parameter | Algodoo | Alphabet Lore |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $7.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.8 (1.2K ratings) — better | 2.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.7% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.2K — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 10.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 83 MB |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Algoryx Simulation AB | ismail budak |
Customer experience
Algodoo
Alphabet Lore
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
Alphabet Lore
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Algodoo
No in-app purchases
Alphabet Lore
No in-app purchases
Questions
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