# Lightbot Jr vs Odd Bot Out

The clearest difference is price: Odd Bot Out at Free against Lightbot Jr's $2.99. Odd Bot Out also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.2) and ratings volume (359 vs 11). Lightbot Jr's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On review sentiment and device support there is nothing between them.

Odd Bot Out is free to download; Lightbot Jr costs $2.99 up front. Odd Bot Out sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lightbot Jr asks for nothing beyond the download.

Odd Bot Out holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Odd Bot Out has 359 ratings behind it against 11, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of Lightbot Jr's written reviews are positive against 85% of Odd Bot Out's.

Lightbot Jr ships an update every 2 months, Odd Bot Out every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lightbot Jr | Odd Bot Out |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.2 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbot-jr-coding-puzzles-for-ages-4-plus/id858640629/reviews) | **[4.5 (359 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-bot-out/id919968216/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 11 | **359** |
| Positive reviews | 78.9% of reviews | **85.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 54 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SpriteBox LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/517384301) | [Fancade](https://appshunter.io/developer/1770270328) |

## What reviewers say

### Lightbot Jr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightbot-jr-coding-puzzles-for-ages-4-plus/id858640629)

Introduce young children to programming concepts through engaging puzzles. Players guide characters to solve challenges using sequencing, debugging, and loops, fostering a foundational understanding of computer science.  Supports multiple players and languages.

**Highlights:** Sequencing instructions, Debugging problems, Creating reusable procedures, Executing loops, 42 challenging levels, Multiple player profiles, Multilingual support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Odd Bot Out

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/odd-bot-out/id919968216)

Guide a unique robot to escape a factory using creative contraptions. Solve physics-based puzzles by building bridges, designing vehicles, and manipulating electrical circuits. Enjoy a non-violent, creative gameplay experience with 100 challenging levels.

**Highlights:** 100 unique puzzle levels, Building blocks and physics puzzles, Design and drive vehicles, Electrical circuit manipulation, Creative and non-violent gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Odd Bot Out Premium | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive gameplay
- 🤖 Cute and charming robot character
- 🎨 Elegant and minimalist design
- 💡 Unique physics-based puzzles
- 🕹️ Engaging and challenging levels

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited camera view
- 🔊 Lack of audio controls
- 🧱 Imbalanced difficulty curve

**Reported bugs**

- Level 97 - unable to move blocks
- Level 85 - impossible to complete
- Freezing issue on level 99

**Requested features**

- Sandbox/level editor mode
- More levels and content updates
- Ability to skip difficult levels
- Customization options for the robot


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lightbot Jr free?

Lightbot Jr costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Odd Bot Out free?

Odd Bot Out is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Lightbot Jr or Odd Bot Out?

Odd Bot Out is rated higher. Lightbot Jr averages 4.2 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Odd Bot Out averages 4.5 from 359 ratings.

### Do Lightbot Jr or Odd Bot Out have ads?

Odd Bot Out shows ads; Lightbot Jr does not.

### Which is updated more often, Lightbot Jr or Odd Bot Out?

Lightbot Jr ships an update every 2 months, and Odd Bot Out every 3 months. Most recently, Lightbot Jr was updated on September 25, 2026 and Odd Bot Out on September 27, 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.*