# Block Tech vs Labo Mechanical Studio

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Labo Mechanical Studio at 89% against Block Tech's 53%. Labo Mechanical Studio also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.2). Block Tech's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 54). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Block Tech sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Labo Mechanical Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Labo Mechanical Studio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Block Tech has 1.2K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Block Tech's written reviews are positive against 89% of Labo Mechanical Studio's.

Block Tech ships an update every 2 months, Labo Mechanical Studio weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Block Tech | Labo Mechanical Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-tech-sandbox-online/id1465592382/reviews) | **[4.6 (54 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labo-mechanical-studiokids/id1585327314/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 54 |
| Positive reviews | 52.6% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 180 MB | 77 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.5 | **8.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ruslan Vorona](https://appshunter.io/developer/982817665) | [Labo Lado Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/475943829) |

## What reviewers say

### Block Tech

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/block-tech-sandbox-online/id1465592382)

Build and battle incredible vehicles in a sandbox environment. Design unique cars with various blocks and weapons, then test them in online multiplayer events like derbies and challenges. Compete against others or complete tests to prove your crafting and combat skills.

**Highlights:** Online multiplayer crafting, Vehicle customization with diverse blocks, Combat with various weapons, Derby and test events, Daily rewards and tips, Vehicle saving and loading

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Money 5000 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money 10500 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable ADS | $1.99 | one-time |
| Money 30000 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Money 65000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Money 140000 | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fun game to battle and mess around in
- 👍 Great game, just needs some work
- 👍 Awesome and fun game
- 👍 Fantastic game with unique vehicle creation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Rotating mechanic for building is hard to use
- 🔋 Too many ads, interferes with gameplay
- 🐛 Weapons come off as soon as I spawn
- 🐛 Can't delete blocks I've placed
- 🐛 Glitches with camera and movement controls

**Reported bugs**

- Pieces not snapping together properly during building
- Unable to delete or remove blocks from vehicle
- Randomly taking damage in online mode
- Game crashing frequently

**Requested features**

- Add a sandbox mode without block limits
- Improve the derby mode and enemy AI
- Increase the top speed limit
- Add more building blocks and customization options
- Implement a survival game mode


### Labo Mechanical Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/labo-mechanical-studiokids/id1585327314)

This app guides children to build and understand mechanical devices through interactive tutorials and free creation. It offers a variety of parts and materials to explore principles like pistons, cams, and gears, fostering creativity and STEM learning.

**Highlights:** Extensive mechanical device tutorials, Learn through imitation and practice, Variety of parts and materials, Free creation of mechanical devices, Add appearance and decoration, Game and special effects components, Share creations online

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Block Tech free?

Block Tech is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Labo Mechanical Studio free?

Labo Mechanical Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Block Tech or Labo Mechanical Studio?

Labo Mechanical Studio is rated higher. Block Tech averages 4.2 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Labo Mechanical Studio averages 4.6 from 54 ratings.

### Do Block Tech or Labo Mechanical Studio have ads?

Block Tech shows ads; Labo Mechanical Studio does not.

### Which is updated more often, Block Tech or Labo Mechanical Studio?

Block Tech ships an update every 2 months, and Labo Mechanical Studio weekly. Most recently, Block Tech was updated on October 29, 2026 and Labo Mechanical Studio on October 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.*