# RobotMania vs Megapolis

The clearest difference is price: RobotMania at Free against Megapolis's $3.99. RobotMania also leads on ratings volume (609 vs 1). Megapolis's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

RobotMania is free to download; Megapolis costs $3.99 up front. RobotMania sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Megapolis asks for nothing beyond the download.

Megapolis holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RobotMania has 609 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | RobotMania | Megapolis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.7 (609 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotmania-physics-sandbox/id6444165242/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megapolis/id6449679035/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **609** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#190** |
| Size | 69 MB | 197 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Zvara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490607194) | [Lonely Troops](https://appshunter.io/developer/1688214061) |

## What reviewers say

### RobotMania

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotmania-physics-sandbox/id6444165242)

Design, program, and play your own games in a creative physics sandbox. Build robots, vehicles, and entire worlds with realistic physics and endless building possibilities. Share your creations and play games made by a vibrant community.

**Highlights:** Design interactive mini-games and simulations, Build robots, vehicles, and worlds, Program custom rules and win conditions, Realistic physics engine, Intuitive touch controls, Community sharing and play

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Supporter | $0.99 | per month |
| Full Game | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great free alternative to Algodoo
- 🎮 Fun physics sandbox gameplay
- 🏗️ Ability to build creative robots and inventions
- 📱 Works well on mobile devices
- ⚡ Smooth performance and no loading times

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Drawing/shape creation issues after updates
- 🔐 Apple ID sign-in requirement only
- 📦 Limited building space
- ❓ Steep learning curve and unclear mechanics
- 🎮 Confusing controls for new users

**Reported bugs**

- Objects become unselectable after creation
- Cannot drag or move objects
- Drawing blocks stopped working in recent update
- Triggers are broken or non-functional
- Music cloning/duplicating issue

**Requested features**

- Multiplayer/co-op challenges
- Tutorial system for new players
- Gravity control for objects
- Trail effects for objects
- Sound effects and audio triggers


### Megapolis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/megapolis/id6449679035)

**Currently charting:** #190 Top Paid · Casual (US App Store)

Design and manage your own city, constructing various buildings and zones to keep residents happy and profitable. Engage in a comprehensive campaign or create custom scenarios to achieve goals within limited resources and time.

**Highlights:** Construct functional city zones, Build houses, structures, and buildings, Win trophies in campaign scenarios, Create custom scenarios, Achieve up to 22 achievements, Time management simulation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RobotMania free?

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

### Is Megapolis free?

Megapolis costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RobotMania or Megapolis?

Megapolis is rated higher. RobotMania averages 4.7 out of 5 from 609 ratings, while Megapolis averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do RobotMania or Megapolis have ads?

Neither RobotMania nor Megapolis 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.*