# RobotMania vs Stack Rush

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Stack Rush at none against RobotMania's 2. Stack Rush also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). RobotMania's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RobotMania sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Stack Rush asks for nothing beyond the download.

RobotMania ships an update every 3 days, Stack Rush every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RobotMania | Stack Rush |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (609 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotmania-physics-sandbox/id6444165242/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **609** | — |
| Positive reviews | 82.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 69 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Zvara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490607194) | [Y Nguyen Thi Nhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1833264147) |

## 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


### Stack Rush

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stack-rush-stack-and-survive/id6760356674)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RobotMania free?

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

### Is Stack Rush free?

Stack Rush is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do RobotMania or Stack Rush have ads?

Stack Rush shows ads; RobotMania does not.

### Which is updated more often, RobotMania or Stack Rush?

RobotMania ships an update every 3 days, and Stack Rush every 2 days. Most recently, RobotMania was updated on September 30, 2026 and Stack Rush on September 14, 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.*
