ARMOR vs Boxes.dev
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ARMOR
Simulate robot dynamics with a powerful physics engine and visualize them in augmented reality. Load and inspect URDF robot files, edit them, and export for further development. Ideal for engineers, students, and researchers working with robotics.
- MuJoCo physics engine
- Advanced URDF viewer
- Built-in editor and export
- Humanoid and spatial robot visualization
- Robot arm kinematics
- Augmented Reality (AR) integration
- ROS workflow integration
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ARMOR brings real MuJoCo physics simulation to your pocket. Load any URDF (Unified Robot Description Format) robot, simulate true dynamics, and place it in AR — directly on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Built for robotics engineers, students, and researchers, ARMOR bridges the gap between desktop-grade simulation and mobile accessibility — inspect joint kinematics, fine-tune a humanoid's balance, or demo a collaborative robot arm, all without a workstation. KEY FEATURES: • MuJoCo Physics Engine: Leverage the industry-standard MuJoCo engine for high-fidelity physics simulations. ARMOR makes it easy to visualize joint dynamics and collisions on mobile hardware. • Advanced URDF Viewer: Load and inspect your own URDF robot files—the standard XML format produced by ROS and XACRO workflows. ARMOR handles complex links, joints, and geometries with ease, providing a comprehensive engineering view of your robot's structure. • Built-In Editor & Export: Create and edit links and joints with guided wizards, then export your project as a ROS-style URDF package or a MuJoCo MJCF file to continue your work on the desktop. • Humanoid & Spatial Robot Visualization: Perfect for visualizing cutting-edge platforms. Load models similar to the Boston Dynamics Atlas or open-source humanoids like the Reachy Mini to study their form and motion in a spatial context. • Robot Arm Kinematics: A vital tool for industrial automation and cobot development. Inspect robot arms like the ABB YuMi and other multi-axis systems with precision. • Augmented Reality (AR): Move from the screen to the real world. Place your robot models in your physical environment at 1:1 scale to assess spatial dimensions and workplace layout. • Engineering Workflow Integration: Designed for the modern robotics professional. ARMOR supports standard file formats, making it the perfect companion for ROS (Robot Operating System) workflows. WHY ARMOR? ARMOR was built by engineers, for engineers. By bridging the gap between desktop simulation and mobile accessibility, ARMOR allows you to present your robotics projects to clients, teach engineering concepts in the classroom, or debug kinematics during a field test—all from your mobile device. COMPATIBILITY: ARMOR supports a wide range of URDF configurations, including those used for humanoid robots, industrial grippers, and mobile platforms. Optimized for the latest iOS hardware to ensure smooth, fluid rendering even for complex assemblies. Disclaimer: ARMOR is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Boston Dynamics, ABB, or the MuJoCo project. References to third-party trademarks and robot models are for nominative and descriptive purposes only, to indicate compatibility and visualization capabilities. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Terms and Conditions: https://armor.dc-engineer.com/terms.html
Boxes.dev
Manage your cloud-based development environments from your mobile device. Seamlessly transition coding sessions between your computer and the app. Requires an existing account to begin.
- Cloud development environment management
- Continue coding sessions on mobile
- Requires existing account
- Cross-device synchronization
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Manage your boxes.dev cloud development environments on the go! Start coding sessions on your computer, then continue them in the app. This app requires an existing boxes.dev account to get started.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Boxes.dev at none against ARMOR's 3. Boxes.dev also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.0). ARMOR's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. ARMOR sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Boxes.dev asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for ARMOR against 5.0 for Boxes.dev. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
ARMOR ships an update every 2 weeks, Boxes.dev every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ARMOR | Boxes.dev |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Eliott Radcliffe | ND Innovations LLC |
Customer experience
ARMOR
Boxes.dev
In-app purchases
ARMOR
- Premium Monthly$4.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
- Premium Lifetime$99.99
Boxes.dev
No in-app purchases









