# Algodoo vs Square Race

The clearest difference is price: Square Race at Free against Algodoo's $7.99. Square Race also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.8) and update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Algodoo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Square Race is free to download; Algodoo costs $7.99 up front. Square Race sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Algodoo asks for nothing beyond the download.

Square Race holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1.2K and 287 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of Algodoo's written reviews are positive against 57% of Square Race's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Algodoo ships an update monthly, Square Race every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Algodoo | Square Race |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $7.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/algodoo/id616064935/reviews) | **[4.7 (287 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-race-arena-simulator/id6740922514/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 287 |
| Positive reviews | **58.7% of reviews** | 57.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Algoryx Simulation AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/464050548) | [Michal Manak](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434438829) |

## 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


### Square Race

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/square-race-arena-simulator/id6740922514)

Design and build custom arenas with interactive elements for physics-driven races. Set up competitions with AI racers and watch unpredictable battles unfold. Record and share your unique creations.

**Highlights:** Customizable arena builder, Physics-driven competitions, AI-powered racers, Maze design editor, Record and share creations, Endless customization options

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $14.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $12.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Algodoo free?

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

### Is Square Race free?

Square Race is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Algodoo or Square Race?

Square Race is rated higher. Algodoo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Square Race averages 4.7 from 287 ratings.

### Do Algodoo or Square Race have ads?

Square Race shows ads; Algodoo does not.

### Which is updated more often, Algodoo or Square Race?

Algodoo ships an update monthly, and Square Race every 5 days. Most recently, Algodoo was updated on October 24, 2026 and Square Race on October 24, 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.*