Comparison

3D Lathe Worker vs Mechanic Simulator

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

Head to head
About

3D Lathe Worker

Simulate operating a lathe machine to create unique 3D forms from various materials. This game offers a realistic milling experience with customizable tools and unlockable themes, perfect for beginners and aspiring engineers.

Highlights
  • Lathe simulation gameplay
  • Realistic milling physics
  • 3D graphics with 360-degree view
  • Customizable knives (8 shapes, 3 widths)
  • Unlockable themes and products
  • Interactive finished products
Features
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Did you ever want to try your hand at milling but never had the chance to do it? Now is your chance to create unique forms out of different materials with a fun simulation game. Lathe Worker: Machine Simulator presents a perfect opportunity to operate a lathe machine like a professional machinist, without the actual risk of accidentally getting injured and absolutely no fuss with cleaning up the mess after you finish carving. A simple tutorial leads you through basic game features allowing you to familiarize yourself with the gameplay. It is appropriate for complete beginners that would like to get to know how to work with a lathe and even engineer students that can prototype their products here. Here are some features Lathe Worker: Machine Simulator will captivates you with: ▸Lathe simulation gameplay. Pick a material to work on, set it on the lathe and start milling it to carve your own unique artifact. Enjoy the fun of milling without the actual risk of getting injured. ▸Realistic milling physics. Lathe Worker features realistic physics movements as you control the cutting knife’s advancement in 2 different axis. You’ll see the shape take form as the material is spinned. ▸3D Graphics. You have a 360 degrees view of the work area with the possibility of zooming in/out. The artifact you create dynamically takes a 3D shape as the knife advances and you can save & share your creation. ▸Customizable knives. You can pick one of 8 different knife shapes depending on what you want to create and also choose 3 different widths. Thus enough customization to create an unique shape. ▸Unlockable themes & products. You can unlock custom lathe themes (i.e. Rusty, Ice, Lava, …) and also surprise products that you can re-create. ▸Surprise interactions. Every finished product will be able to be displayed in a showroom with a little surprise. Some of them will even allow you to personally interact with them. Lathe worker: Machine Simulator is an entertaining game where you put yourself in a roll of a lathe machinist. You can start a new project simply by choosing the product you would like to work on, setting the workpiece on the lathe machine and start carving. Create brand-new, different products in your own personal, manual (non CNC) lathe machine manufacturing/production process. Workshop experience allows you to mill the workpiece in a dynamic 360-degrees view. Lathe Worker: Machine Simulator will become your favorite simulation addiction so follow our social accounts to stay updated and receive the latest improvement news: ▸Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lathesim ▸Google plus: https://plus.google.com/117755423256004744082 ▸Twitter: https://twitter.com/UI_Games We would love to hear from you, so leave a review and help us make this the best pocket lathe simulator game.

About

Mechanic Simulator

Manage your own auto repair shop in this engaging simulator. Start as a tire fitter and master various car repair techniques, from vintage to modern vehicles. Experience intuitive gameplay with satisfying mechanical challenges.

Highlights
  • Manage auto repair shop
  • Repair various car models
  • Master different repair types
  • Intuitive swipe and tap controls
  • Variety of car breakdowns
Features
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Do you like tightening bolts? Love tinkering with engines? Can't get enough of wiring? Then this game is made just for you! In this car mechanic simulator, you will manage your own auto repair shop. You start as a simple tire fitter and gradually develop, mastering new methods and types of repair work. Game features: - A variety of cars, from Soviet-era models to modern ones. - Even more types of breakdowns, each requiring the right tool, meaning you have to find the correct way to fix them. - Intuitive gameplay, where all actions are performed with simple swipes or taps. - Pleasant design - Cool music - Tons of surprises If you have any questions or suggestions, write to us at support@appscraft.am or visit our website at http://appscraft.am

Screenshots

3D Lathe Worker4 screens
Mechanic Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Mechanic Simulator at 4.6 against 3D Lathe Worker's 3.7. Mechanic Simulator also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 6). 3D Lathe Worker's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (50% vs 23%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. 3D Lathe Worker sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Mechanic Simulator sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mechanic Simulator holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mechanic Simulator has 47 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of 3D Lathe Worker's written reviews are positive against 23% of Mechanic Simulator's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Lathe Worker ships an update every 3 months, Mechanic Simulator every 16 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
3D Lathe Worker versus Mechanic Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Lathe WorkerMechanic Simulator
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (6 ratings)4.6 (47 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better23.1% of reviews
Number of ratings647 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 16 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size157 MB238 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperU&I Next d.o.o.Appscraft

Customer experience

3D Lathe Worker

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative12.5%

Mechanic Simulator

All ratings47 ratings
Positive87.2%
Neutral8.5%
Negative4.3%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive23.1%
Neutral23.1%
Negative53.8%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

3D Lathe Worker

One-time2
  • Remove ads$0.99
  • Unlock all products$1.99
13 purchases

Mechanic Simulator

One-time13
  • Airbrush$0.99
  • Electric charging$0.99
  • Wide neck$0.99
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  • Steel hand$0.99
  • Premium box wrench$0.99
  • Premium jack$0.99
  • Premium impact wrench$0.99
  • Polishing machine$0.99
  • Money 300$0.99
  • 3000 banknotes$2.99
  • Disable ads$4.99
  • 5000 banknotes$4.99
  • 10.000 banknotes$9.99

Questions

Is 3D Lathe Worker free?
3D Lathe Worker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mechanic Simulator free?
Mechanic Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Lathe Worker or Mechanic Simulator?
Mechanic Simulator is rated higher. 3D Lathe Worker averages 3.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Mechanic Simulator averages 4.6 from 47 ratings.
Do 3D Lathe Worker or Mechanic Simulator have ads?
Mechanic Simulator shows ads; 3D Lathe Worker does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Lathe Worker or Mechanic Simulator?
3D Lathe Worker ships an update every 3 months, and Mechanic Simulator every 16 months. Most recently, 3D Lathe Worker was updated on October 9, 2026 and Mechanic Simulator on October 16, 2026.

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