Comparison

Physics Doodle vs Rube’s Lab

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Physics Doodle

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Physics Doodle is a captivating hand-drawn physics puzzle game that combines creativity with real-world physics simulation. Draw your own paths, create structures, and guide the ball to its target using your artistic skills and problem-solving abilities. Creative Gameplay Draw freely on the screen to create platforms, ramps, bridges, and any structure you can imagine. Every line you draw becomes a physical object that interacts with gravity, momentum, and collision physics. 40 Challenging Levels Progress through 40 meticulously designed levels, each presenting unique challenges: Levels 1-10: Master the basics of drawing and physics Levels 11-20: Navigate through platforms and obstacles Levels 21-30: Solve complex puzzles with walls and springs Levels 31-40: Face ultimate challenges combining all elements Achievement System Unlock achievements as you progress: Complete levels with minimal strokes Collect all stars in a level Master perfect runs And many more challenges to discover! Scoring System Your performance is tracked by: Stroke Count: Use fewer strokes for higher scores Star Collection: Gather stars scattered throughout levels Completion Time: Faster completion earns bonus points Star Rating: Earn up to 3 stars per level Game Elements Platforms: Blue platforms provide stable surfaces Walls: Orange walls create barriers and challenges Springs: Bounce higher with spring platforms Stars: Collect golden stars for bonus points Speed Boosts: Green boosters accelerate your ball

About

Rube’s Lab

Engage your logic and creativity in this physics puzzle game. Build intricate contraptions and trigger chain reactions to solve challenging levels. Experiment with numerous solutions and enjoy satisfyingly realistic physics interactions.

Highlights
  • Physics-based puzzle gameplay
  • Contraption building
  • Chain reaction mechanics
  • Multiple solutions per level
  • Hint system
  • Satisfying physics interactions
Features
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Welcome to Rube’s Lab — a physics puzzle game where creativity beats brute force. Build clever contraptions, trigger satisfying chain reactions, and solve levels using logic, timing, and real physics. Create, test, improve Every level is a small laboratory. Place objects, connect mechanisms, and experiment until your setup works. Want a clean solution or a wild one? Both are valid. Features Physics-based puzzle gameplay with realistic interactions Contraption building: combine tools to create chain reactions Hundreds of ways to solve: experiment with multiple solutions Smart difficulty curve: approachable early levels, brainy later challenges Hint system when you’re stuck (optional) Satisfying reactions: knock, roll, bounce, push, trigger! For fans of If you enjoy physics puzzles, logic games, brain teasers, and creative building, you’ll feel at home in Rube’s Lab. Download and start inventing.

Screenshots

Physics Doodle4 screens
Rube’s Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Physics Doodle at none against Rube’s Lab's 7. Physics Doodle also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price 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. Rube’s Lab sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Physics Doodle asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Physics Doodle versus Rube’s Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhysics DoodleRube’s Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB114 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer政 黄Volodymyr Bouland

In-app purchases

None

Physics Doodle

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Rube’s Lab

One-time7
  • 20 Gems$0.99
  • 100 Gems$1.99
  • 200 Gems$2.99
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  • Starter Pack$2.99
  • Pro Version$2.99
  • 500 Gems$3.99
  • 1000 Gems$4.99

Questions

Is Physics Doodle free?
Physics Doodle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rube’s Lab free?
Rube’s Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Physics Doodle or Rube’s Lab have ads?
Rube’s Lab shows ads; Physics Doodle does not.

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