Comparison

RobotMania vs 8Cubes

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

8Cubes

Unleash your creativity in a vibrant 3D sandbox. Build anything from castles to cities using a universe of colorful and special blocks. Enjoy intuitive controls and breathtaking visuals in a game perfect for all ages.

Highlights
  • Limitless 3D world creation
  • Vast collection of colorful blocks
  • Special and metallic block types
  • Intuitive touch controls
  • Free-build mode
  • Crisp 3D graphics
Features
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8Cubes – Build Anything. Anywhere. Anytime. Welcome to 8Cubes, the ultimate creative sandbox game where your imagination takes center stage. Dive into a vibrant world of colorful bricks and build absolutely anything your mind can dream up — one block at a time! Whether you’re sculpting a peaceful island paradise, designing a futuristic city skyline, crafting hidden caves glowing with secret treasures, or building towering castles and pirate ships, 8Cubes gives you the power to create it all. A Universe of Colorful Blocks Classic Bricks: Sharp-edged, satisfying blocks in every color under the sun. Glowing & Transparent Pieces: Add stunning visual effects and make your creations shine. Metallic & Special Blocks: Build with shimmering metallics, unique textures, and more. Limitless Creativity Free-Build Mode: No limits, no rules. Just pure creative freedom. Easy Controls: Smooth, intuitive touch controls make building simple and fun. 3D Canvas: Rotate, zoom, and place every block with precision. Breathtaking Visuals Crisp, vibrant 3D graphics that pop with color and detail. Gorgeous backgrounds with gradient skies, perfect for showcasing your masterpieces. Perfect for All Ages Relax and unwind with casual building sessions. Or challenge yourself to construct complex and epic builds. Suitable for kids, teens, and adults who love to create. Whether you’re a seasoned builder or discovering your inner artist, 8Cubes is your blank canvas for endless creativity. Stop dreaming. Start building. Download 8Cubes now and bring your wildest ideas to life, brick by brick!

Screenshots

RobotMania4 screens
8Cubes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RobotMania at 4.6 against 8Cubes's 3.5. RobotMania also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 50%) and ratings volume (721 vs 2). 8Cubes's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and device support 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. 8Cubes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RobotMania holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RobotMania has 721 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of RobotMania's written reviews are positive against 50% of 8Cubes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RobotMania ships an update every 3 days, 8Cubes every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
RobotMania versus 8Cubes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRobotMania8Cubes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (721 ratings) — better3.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings721 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size70 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSimon ZvaraReality Twist GmbH

Customer experience

RobotMania

All ratings721 ratings
Positive90.3%
Neutral3.3%
Negative6.4%
Written reviews114 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.9%
Negative15.8%

8Cubes

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

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

8Cubes

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
None

8Cubes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RobotMania free?
RobotMania is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 8Cubes free?
8Cubes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, RobotMania or 8Cubes?
RobotMania is rated higher. RobotMania averages 4.6 out of 5 from 721 ratings, while 8Cubes averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do RobotMania or 8Cubes have ads?
Neither RobotMania nor 8Cubes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RobotMania or 8Cubes?
RobotMania ships an update every 3 days, and 8Cubes every 10 days. Most recently, RobotMania was updated on October 16, 2026 and 8Cubes on October 2, 2026.

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