# Tiny Robots vs Alfric's Workshop

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Alfric's Workshop at 100% against Tiny Robots's 74%. Alfric's Workshop also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Tiny Robots's advantage is ratings volume (1K vs 5). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tiny Robots sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Alfric's Workshop sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Alfric's Workshop holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tiny Robots has 1K ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Tiny Robots's written reviews are positive against 100% of Alfric's Workshop's.

Tiny Robots ships an update every 3 weeks, Alfric's Workshop fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Robots | Alfric's Workshop |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-robots-portal-escape/id6443540853/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfrics-workshop/id6448707694/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 988 MB | 296 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Snapbreak Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) | [Frohardt Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1685724668) |

## What reviewers say

### Tiny Robots

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-robots-portal-escape/id6443540853)

Embark on a 3D puzzle adventure in a vibrant robot world. Solve mechanical puzzles, find hidden objects, and collect items to rescue your grandpa from mysterious villains. Engage in mini-games, craft powerful artifacts, and customize your robot for a stylish escape.

**Highlights:** 3D puzzle escape gameplay, Item collection and hidden object finding, Mechanical puzzle solving, Mini-games and hacking mechanics, Crafting artifacts, Robot customization, Boss encounters

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 24 Hours No Ads Pass | $0.99 | one-time |
| Energy Spark | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Energy Surge | $5.99 | one-time |
| Boost Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| No Forced Ads | $6.99 | one-time |
| VIP Lounge | $9.99 | one-time |
| Mega Energy | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic game
- 👍 Enjoyable content
- 👍 Calm and relaxing puzzles
- 👍 Customization options
- 👍 Great art style

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitches with ball dropping mechanics
- 🤔 Unclear mission instructions
- 🤔 Repetitive levels
- 💰 Ads despite paid version

**Reported bugs**

- Ball dropping glitch on iPad
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- Undo button for mini-games
- Vibration feedback for puzzles


### Alfric's Workshop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alfrics-workshop/id6448707694)

Navigate a workshop after a magical shrinking accident by constructing inventive contraptions. Solve physics-based puzzles using a variety of parts and explore 81 levels. Create and share your own levels with a built-in editor.

**Highlights:** Physics-based puzzles, 81 levels, 21+ unique parts, Level editor, User-generated content sharing, Wacky contraption building

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Robots free?

Tiny Robots is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Alfric's Workshop free?

Alfric's Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Tiny Robots or Alfric's Workshop?

Alfric's Workshop is rated higher. Tiny Robots averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1K ratings, while Alfric's Workshop averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Tiny Robots or Alfric's Workshop have ads?

Both Tiny Robots and Alfric's Workshop show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Robots or Alfric's Workshop?

Tiny Robots ships an update every 3 weeks, and Alfric's Workshop fortnightly. Most recently, Tiny Robots was updated on October 21, 2026 and Alfric's Workshop on October 9, 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.*