ARm Manipulator vs GenetonSim
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARm Manipulator
Experience a realistic robotic arm simulation in augmented reality. Control the arm with intuitive virtual controls or external hardware, and explore its mechanics with spatial audio and refined graphics. A free mode allows you to test compatibility before unlocking the full experience with a single purchase.
- Augmented Reality simulation
- Virtual and hardware controller support
- Spatial audio
- Refined graphics
- Non-AR mode
- Free trial mode
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ARm Manipulator is a simulation of the classic 1980s robotic toy with an immersive Augmented Reality experience. Version 2.0 utilizes the latest frameworks for improved realism, intuitive controls, and engaging gameplay. Experience precision control using a new virtual interface or use external dual analog hardware controllers. Enjoy the immersive effect of spatial audio, refined graphics, and enhanced mechanics exploration. Switch between Augmented Reality and a new non-AR mode for versatile play. Try Before You Buy: Use Free Mode to ensure compatibility and test controls on your device. Unlock the complete experience—including detailed gameplay and comprehensive mechanics exploration—with a single in-app purchase. This app does require a device that is compatible with Apple's ARKit. This App may include: -Direct links to the internet that can take players away from the game with the potential to browse any web page. If IAP purchase is disabled, these links are disabled. (Parental Control) -The option to make in-app purchases. The bill payer should always be consulted beforehand. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.bp3dapps.com/armprivacy
GenetonSim
Practice and perfect your skills for competitive robotics challenges. Simulate two different seasons with realistic physics and AI opponents. Compete globally on leaderboards and master strategic gameplay.
- Two complete game modes (FTC seasons)
- AI opponents with 4 difficulty levels
- Global leaderboards for competition
- Realistic physics and ball dynamics
- Intuitive dual joystick controls
- Practice strategy and robotics concepts
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GenetonSim - The Ultimate FTC Robot Simulator Perfect your FTC (FIRST Tech Challenge) skills with GenetonSim! Practice both "Into The Deep" season and 2025-2026 "Decode" season challenge mode. FEATURES: • Two Complete Game Modes - Into The Deep (2024-2025 FTC Season) - Decode (2025-2026 FTC Season Challenge) • AI Opponents - 4 difficulty levels: Easy, Intermediate, Hard, Expert - Realistic robot behavior and strategy • Global Leaderboards - Compete with players worldwide - Track your progress and rankings • Realistic Physics - Accurate ball dynamics and collisions - Strategic gameplay mechanics • Intuitive Controls - Dual joystick control system - Easy-to-learn, hard to master GAME MODES: Into The Deep: Navigate your robot to collect samples and specimens, score in baskets and chambers, and compete against AI opponents in this official 2024-2025 FTC season simulation. Decode: Master the art of precision launching! Score artifacts in color-coded zones while managing the turnstile mechanism. Strategic gameplay with overflow mechanics. PERFECT FOR: • FTC team members practicing strategy • Students learning robotics concepts • Anyone who loves competitive robot games Download now and start your journey to becoming an FTC champion!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GenetonSim at none against ARm Manipulator's 2. GenetonSim also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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
Both are free to download. ARm Manipulator sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. GenetonSim asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ARm Manipulator against 5.0 for GenetonSim. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 4 respectively.
ARm Manipulator ships an update every 4 weeks, GenetonSim every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | ARm Manipulator | GenetonSim |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 229 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BP3D, LLC. | Spiralogics, Inc. |
Customer experience
ARm Manipulator
GenetonSim
In-app purchases
ARm Manipulator
- V2$0.99
- Mechanics And Game$4.99
GenetonSim
No in-app purchases
Questions
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