# Algodoo vs Spin Drawing

The clearest difference is price: Spin Drawing at Free against Algodoo's $7.99. Spin Drawing also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and device support (3 vs 1). Algodoo's advantage is ratings volume (878 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Spin Drawing holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Algodoo has 878 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Algodoo | Spin Drawing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (878 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algodoo/id616064935/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-drawing/id6480004285/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **878** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 59.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 29 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Algoryx Simulation AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/464050548) | [Pablo Guardiola](https://appshunter.io/developer/885841141) |

## 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


### Spin Drawing

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spin-drawing/id6480004285)

Unleash your creativity by drawing in a circular motion. This app allows you to customize rotation speed, pencil color, and thickness to create unique and imaginative artwork. Share your creations with others.

**Highlights:** Circular drawing mode, Adjustable rotation speed, Customizable pencil color, Adjustable pencil thickness, Shareable artwork

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Algodoo free?

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

### Is Spin Drawing free?

Spin Drawing is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Algodoo or Spin Drawing?

Spin Drawing is rated higher. Algodoo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 878 ratings, while Spin Drawing averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Algodoo or Spin Drawing have ads?

Neither Algodoo nor Spin Drawing shows ads.

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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.*