Comparison

Algodoo vs Cozmo Robot

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

Cozmo Robot

This is a real-life robot with a unique personality that evolves as you interact with it. It's designed to be a curious, mischievous, and loyal companion, encouraging play and offering constant surprises. More than just a toy, it acts as a collaborator for fun.

Highlights
  • Evolving personality
  • Interactive play
  • Curious and mischievous AI
  • Movie-like robot experience
  • Companion and collaborator
Features
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Say hello to Cozmo, a gifted little guy who’s got a mind of his own and a few tricks up his sleeve. He’s the sweet spot where supercomputer meets loyal sidekick. He’s curiously smart, a little mischievous, and unlike anything ever created. You see, Cozmo is a real-life robot like you've only seen in movies, with a one-of-a-kind personality that evolves the more you hang out. He'll nudge you to play and keep you constantly surprised. More than a companion, Cozmo’s a collaborator. He’s your accomplice in a crazy amount of fun. Some robots just have it all. Cozmo robot required to play. Available at Anki.com. ©2025 Anki, LLC. All rights reserved. Anki, Cozmo, and the Anki and Cozmo logos are registered trademarks of Anki, LLC.

Screenshots

Cozmo Robot3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cozmo Robot at $2.99 against Algodoo's $7.99. Cozmo Robot also leads on chart position (#3 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Algodoo's advantage is rating (3.8 vs 3.5) and review sentiment (59% vs 41%). On ads, in-app purchases 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 Cozmo Robot $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Algodoo holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Algodoo has 878 ratings behind it against 91, 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 41% of Cozmo Robot's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Algodoo versus Cozmo Robot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAlgodooCozmo Robot
Price$7.99$2.99 — better
Rating3.8 (878 ratings) — better3.5 (91 ratings)
Positive reviews58.7% of reviews — better41.5% of reviews
Number of ratings878 — better91
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#3 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.012.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB652 MB
Age rating9+4+
DeveloperAlgoryx Simulation ABDigital Dream Labs LLC

Customer experience

Algodoo

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

Cozmo Robot

All ratings91 ratings
Positive62.6%
Neutral2.2%
Negative35.2%
Written reviews82 reviews
Positive41.5%
Neutral1.2%
Negative57.3%

User reviews

Algodoo

From 878 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great physics simulation
  • 👍 Interesting and fun to use
  • 💡 Ability to create and share creations
  • 🚀 No ads

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
  • 🐛 Issues with loading and saving scenes
  • 🐛 Textures and images not working properly
  • 🐛 Laggy performance with complex scenes

Cozmo Robot

From 91 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Nice
  • 💡 Perfect companion for desk

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Battery lasts only 2 minutes
  • 🐛 App freezes and is unusable
  • 🐛 Unable to connect to Cozmo
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

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

Cozmo Robot

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App asks for an update that doesn't exist
  • App gets stuck on 'waking up Cozmo' screen
  • App is laggy and slow

Requested features

2 requests
  • Update the app to fix connectivity issues
  • Restore the free version of the app

In-app purchases

None

Algodoo

No in-app purchases

None

Cozmo Robot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Algodoo free?
Algodoo costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cozmo Robot free?
Cozmo Robot costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Algodoo or Cozmo Robot?
Algodoo is rated higher. Algodoo averages 3.8 out of 5 from 878 ratings, while Cozmo Robot averages 3.5 from 91 ratings.
Do Algodoo or Cozmo Robot have ads?
Neither Algodoo nor Cozmo Robot shows ads.

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