# The Chaotic Workshop - Lite

> Over 100 items, contraptions and your creativity to solve mind bending puzzles.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtexedge.chaoticworkshoplite](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtexedge.chaoticworkshoplite)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.virtexedge.chaoticworkshoplite`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Virtex Edge Design Inc.
- **Category:** GAME\_SIMULATION
- **Downloads:** 75,202
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (190 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-01-07
- **First published:** 2017-10-24
- **Publisher country:** CA
- **Size:** 86 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.virtexedge.chaoticworkshoplite)
- **Website:** [http://thechaoticworkshop.com/](http://thechaoticworkshop.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://thechaoticworkshop.com/privacy-policy.html](https://thechaoticworkshop.com/privacy-policy.html)

## Description

**The Chaotic Workshop - Lite** is a cartoon puzzle sandbox game that challenges players to solve puzzles using over 100 unlockable items, including rockets, pinball bouncers, tennis ball cannons, proximity mines, and more. With 80 unlockable levels and a sandbox level editor, it offers a playground for creativity and problem-solving without hand-holding, encouraging players to experiment and engineer innovative contraptions.

In this Rube Goldberg style game, your imagination is the only limit. From hooking up a fire extinguisher to a crate of TNT to using rubber ducks to launch rockets, multiple puzzle solutions abound. The game continuously grows with community feedback, making every puzzle a unique creative challenge. Share your inventions and enjoy the engaging, chaotic fun that awaits!

## Rankings

- #250,576 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SET_ORIENTATION`
- `android.permission.USE_CREDENTIALS`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.virtexedge.chaoticworkshoplite.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.virtexedge.chaoticworkshoplite.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users enjoy the creative and challenging aspects of 'The Chaotic Workshop - Lite,' especially praising fun game mechanics and tutorials. However, multiple reviews note significant bugs causing crashes, unresponsive controls, and problems in sandbox mode. Exiting the app is problematic, and saving progress is unreliable. Some players are frustrated by ads and paywalled content. Overall, the app is appreciated for its creativity and engagement but requires technical fixes and better stability.

### Pros

- Game is very engaging and enjoyable, with some users calling it the best game ever.
- The addition of tutorials has improved the game experience.
- The game's creative mechanics, like nitro, pinball bouncers, and springs, are appreciated.
- Some users like that the game is challenging but rewarding.
- Graphics and 2D design are viewed positively by some players.

### Cons

- The game is plagued with many bugs causing crashes, glitches, and unresponsive controls.
- Sandbox mode is buggy, with issues like buttons and text not working properly.
- Exiting the app via the back button redirects to a purchase screen instead of closing the game.
- Lack of ability to save progress consistently, with crashes leading to loss of game state.
- Some features are locked behind paywalls; users wish more features were free.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.virtexedge.chaoticworkshoplite)