# Tiny Robots vs BOY1

The clearest difference is price: Tiny Robots at Free against BOY1's $2.99. BOY1's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Tiny Robots is free to download; BOY1 costs $2.99 up front. Tiny Robots sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. BOY1 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Tiny Robots ships an update every 3 weeks, BOY1 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tiny Robots | BOY1 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-robots-portal-escape/id6443540853/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 74.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 988 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Snapbreak Games AB](https://appshunter.io/developer/1150830796) | [Kyusik Jung](https://appshunter.io/developer/6797565300) |

## 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


### BOY1

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/boy1/id6797565298)

A turn-based stealth puzzle game where a discarded robot must ascend a tower by strategically donning and doffing a human-like face. This grants abilities but attracts attention, creating a core puzzle of managing visibility and power.

**Highlights:** Turn-based movement, No random elements, Strategic ability usage, 30 levels across 5 zones, 16-bit pixel art, Offline play, One-handed play

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tiny Robots free?

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

### Is BOY1 free?

BOY1 costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Tiny Robots or BOY1 have ads?

Tiny Robots shows ads; BOY1 does not.

### Which is updated more often, Tiny Robots or BOY1?

Tiny Robots ships an update every 3 weeks, and BOY1 weekly. Most recently, Tiny Robots was updated on October 18, 2026 and BOY1 on October 11, 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.*