# RobotMania vs Portals 3

The clearest difference is review sentiment: RobotMania at 84% against Portals 3's 20%. RobotMania also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (759 vs 6). Portals 3's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RobotMania sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Portals 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

RobotMania holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: RobotMania has 759 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 84% of RobotMania's written reviews are positive against 20% of Portals 3's.

## The numbers

| Metric | RobotMania | Portals 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (759 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/robotmania-physics-sandbox/id6444165242/reviews)** | [2.2 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portals-3/id6763243902/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **759** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **83.8% of reviews** | 20.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 70 MB | 457 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Zvara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1490607194) | [Andrey Kutuzov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1610762419) |

## 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


### Portals 3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/portals-3/id6763243902)

Engage in challenging puzzle levels where appearances can be deceiving. This game tests your logical thinking with unpredictable scenarios that will make you question your assumptions. Prepare for a mind-bending experience.

**Highlights:** Addictive levels, Unpredictable challenges, Deceptive puzzles, Logic testing, Mind-bending gameplay

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RobotMania free?

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

### Is Portals 3 free?

Portals 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, RobotMania or Portals 3?

RobotMania is rated higher. RobotMania averages 4.7 out of 5 from 759 ratings, while Portals 3 averages 2.2 from 6 ratings.

### Do RobotMania or Portals 3 have ads?

Neither RobotMania nor Portals 3 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.*