# Evertech Sandbox vs Evercraft Mechanic

The clearest difference is rating: Evercraft Mechanic at 4.5 against Evertech Sandbox's 4.2. Evercraft Mechanic also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evertech Sandbox sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Evercraft Mechanic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Evercraft Mechanic holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.6K and 2.1K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Evertech Sandbox's written reviews are positive against 76% of Evercraft Mechanic's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evertech Sandbox | Evercraft Mechanic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (2.6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evertech-sandbox/id1422791215/reviews) | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evercraft-mechanic-sandbox/id1525147030/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **2.6K** | 2.1K |
| Positive reviews | 69.6% of reviews | **75.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 379 MB | 338 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Vitaly Sumin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422791214) | [Viktor Kozlovets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525147032) |

## What reviewers say

### Evertech Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evertech-sandbox/id1422791215)

Build and experiment with complex mechanisms and vehicles using a variety of blocks and components.  Unleash your creativity to construct anything from cars and trains to robots and rockets.  Enhance your creations with mods for an even more engaging engineering experience.

**Highlights:** Build custom mechanisms, Create cars, trains, robots, rockets, Use various blocks and components, Install mods for enhanced gameplay, Experiment with logic gates, Paintable blocks and paints

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Golden Apple | $0.29 | one-time |
| First Taste | $0.99 | one-time |
| Glass Cabs Bundle | $1.99 | one-time |
| Speech Block | $1.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads Deal | $1.99 | one-time |
| Strobe Lights | $2.99 | one-time |
| VK1-A Jet 50% discount | $2.99 | one-time |
| Got the taste | $4.99 | one-time |
| VK1-A Jet | $5.99 | one-time |
| The Ultimate Pack (-50%) | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Endless possibilities
- 🔧 Customizable creations
- 👍 Engaging sandbox gameplay
- 💡 Mod support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔋 Battery draining issues
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches
- 📺 Excessive advertisements
- 🔒 Lack of save/load functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing blocks and creations
- Inability to load custom maps/mods
- Unresponsive controls and steering issues

**Requested features**

- Welding tool
- Pistons and advanced mechanics
- Multiplayer mode
- Improved physics and controls
- Optimization for larger builds


### Evercraft Mechanic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evercraft-mechanic-sandbox/id1525147030)

Build and pilot your creations in an open-world multiplayer sandbox. Craft vehicles, rockets, or anything else imaginable from scrap. Share your designs and explore worlds with friends.

**Highlights:** Open world multiplayer sandbox, Craft vehicles, rockets, and more, Over 60 craft items and blox, Multiplayer with chat, Blueprint and save system, Daily rewards and events

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gravity Destroyer | $0.99 | one-time |
| Top Mechanic Hard Hat | $0.99 | one-time |
| Teleporter | $0.99 | one-time |
| Control Station | $0.99 | one-time |
| Time Controller | $1.99 | one-time |
| Professional Camera | $1.99 | one-time |
| Neon World | $1.99 | one-time |
| Multi Screen | $2.99 | one-time |
| Camera Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Premium Wheels Pack | $5.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Good game
- 🚀 Inspired by Scrap Mechanic
- 💡 Potential for creativity
- 🚀 Fun to play

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔧 Difficult controls and mechanics
- 🔧 Laggy performance with large builds
- 💰 Monetization issues (ads, in-app purchases)

**Reported bugs**

- Builds splitting apart when adding certain objects
- Engines spawning indestructibly in builds
- Inability to move or use controls after using chat in multiplayer
- Multiplayer rooms kicking players out after getting old
- Players getting stuck in seats after explosions

**Requested features**

- Add wings and steering wheel for better flight controls
- Implement a survival mode
- Add more blocks and building options
- Improve physics and stability of builds
- Implement a friends list and ability to protect builds


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evertech Sandbox free?

Evertech Sandbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Evercraft Mechanic free?

Evercraft Mechanic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Evertech Sandbox or Evercraft Mechanic?

Evercraft Mechanic is rated higher. Evertech Sandbox averages 4.2 out of 5 from 2.6K ratings, while Evercraft Mechanic averages 4.5 from 2.1K ratings.

### Do Evertech Sandbox or Evercraft Mechanic have ads?

Both Evertech Sandbox and Evercraft Mechanic show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Evertech Sandbox or Evercraft Mechanic?

Evertech Sandbox ships an update every 3 weeks, and Evercraft Mechanic every 3 weeks. Most recently, Evertech Sandbox was updated on November 6, 2026 and Evercraft Mechanic on November 7, 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.*