Comparison

RobotMania vs Planet Sylvia

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

RobotMania

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
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Build. Play. Destroy. RobotMania is a creative physics sandbox where you can design, program, and play your own games just like in Roblox or Minecraft, but with full physics and complete freedom. It is also inspired by Melon Playground, Algodoo, and Incredibots, combining the best of sandbox creativity and realistic physics. Create anything from robots and vehicles to entire worlds and challenges. The only limit is your imagination. Create Your Own Games * Design interactive mini-games, puzzles, and simulations. * Set custom rules, win conditions, and leaderboards. * Compete in community challenges or make your own worlds for others to play. * Combine creativity, engineering, and logic to become both a player and a game developer. Endless Building Possibilities * Build cars, tanks, airplanes, rockets, and spaceships. * Craft houses, castles, cities, and mechanical creatures. * Add motors, thrusters, and weapons like cannons or lasers. * Animate your robots using joints, sliders, and buttons just like real engineering. Powerful Yet Simple Editor * Draw shapes freely and set physical properties like weight, friction, and bounce. * Connect pieces using rotating or sliding joints for realistic motion. * Scale, rotate, and duplicate parts with intuitive touch controls. * Supports multitouch and both portrait and landscape play. Join a Creative Community * Discover and play thousands of creations from other players. * Share your robots, vehicles, and games online. * Like, comment, and compete on global leaderboards. * Follow your favorite creators and get inspired every day. Whether you love building like in Minecraft, creating games like in Roblox, or experimenting with physics like in Melon Playground, Algodoo, and Incredibots, RobotMania gives you the tools to make anything you imagine, from fun mini-games to advanced mechanical inventions. Download RobotMania today and start creating your own world!

About

Planet Sylvia

Embark on a cosmic adventure to colonize planets, build bases, and upgrade your spacecraft. Explore a vast universe, gather resources, and uncover the secrets of uncharted worlds.

Highlights
  • Establish bases on uncharted worlds
  • Gather and manage resources
  • Upgrade and customize spacecraft
  • Unlock and customize specialized ships
  • Explore unique planets and their mysteries
  • Develop adaptive strategies for diverse environments
Features
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Blast off into a universe of wonder with Planet Sylvia, where space exploration and base building meet in an epic adventure! As a visionary space pioneer, you are tasked with the exhilarating mission to colonize the cosmos. Establish bases on mysterious planets, enhance your rockets for deep space travel, and uncover the hidden secrets of the universe one celestial body at a time. Construct and Expand: Found Bases: Initiate your cosmic conquest by establishing outposts on uncharted worlds. Expand your reach across the galaxy as you unlock new territories and resources. Resource Mastery: Efficiently gather and manage resources to power your expansions and technological advancements, ensuring your survival in the vastness of space. Rocket Evolution: Custom Rocketry: Upgrade and customize your spacecraft with state-of-the-art technology. Tailor your vessel for various exploration needs, from speed to cargo capacity. Tech Breakthroughs: Propel your journey forward with breakthroughs in space technology, enhancing your bases and vessels for the ultimate spacefaring experience. Unravel the Mysteries: Infinite Exploration: The universe is your playground, filled with unique planets each harboring their own mysteries and challenges. Adaptive Strategies: Tackle diverse planetary environments and overcome the challenges they present to thrive in the unknown. Fleet Diversity: Unlockable Ships: Assemble a fleet of specialized ships, each offering unique features and capabilities. Customize your fleet to suit your exploration style and the challenges you face. Tailored Expeditions: Choose the right ship for each mission, whether it's a quick scouting trip or a major resource-gathering expedition.

Screenshots

RobotMania4 screens
Planet Sylvia4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: RobotMania at none against Planet Sylvia's shown. Planet Sylvia's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 84%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. RobotMania sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Planet Sylvia sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RobotMania versus Planet Sylvia: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobotManiaPlanet Sylvia
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (752 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings752 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB514 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon ZvaraAli YUCE

Customer experience

RobotMania

All ratings721 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews117 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral0.9%
Negative15.4%

Planet Sylvia

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

RobotMania

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • 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
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  • Cannot delete numbers in interface
  • Screen moving when trying to draw shapes
  • UI elements too small on iPad
  • App won't work correctly on iPad even with paid subscription
  • 2FA authentication required for sign-in
  • Apple ID sign-in errors for child accounts
  • Projects won't start/load
  • Free version redemption code issues

Requested features

16 requests
  • Multiplayer/co-op challenges
  • Tutorial system for new players
  • Gravity control for objects
  • Trail effects for objects
  • Sound effects and audio triggers
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  • Water physics
  • Grid snap-to feature
  • Larger building canvas
  • Alternative sign-in methods (email, custom accounts)
  • Draggable options window
  • Layer and collision group naming
  • Resizable UI buttons for iPad
  • Pinch-to-resize gesture support
  • Comments/annotation feature
  • Ability to change position/rotation/scale via triggers
  • Follow user functionality restoration

Planet Sylvia

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

RobotMania

Subscriptions1
  • Monthly Supporter7 Days trial$0.991 Month
One-time1
  • Full Game$5.99
6 purchases

Planet Sylvia

One-time6
  • Diamond Pack 1$0.99
  • Diamond Pack 2$3.99
  • Promo Pack$4.99
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  • Diamond Pack 3$9.99
  • Diamond Pack 4$19.99
  • Diamond Pack 5$39.99

Questions

Is RobotMania free?
RobotMania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Planet Sylvia free?
Planet Sylvia is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do RobotMania or Planet Sylvia have ads?
Planet Sylvia shows ads; RobotMania does not.
Which is updated more often, RobotMania or Planet Sylvia?
RobotMania ships an update every 3 days, and Planet Sylvia every 3 days. Most recently, RobotMania was updated on October 27, 2026 and Planet Sylvia on October 17, 2026.

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