Comparison

Lathe Machine 3D vs Weld It 3D

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

Head to head
About

Lathe Machine 3D

Simulate operating a lathe machine to create unique 3D objects from various materials. This game offers realistic physics, customizable tools, and a chance to prototype designs without risk.

Highlights
  • Lathe simulation gameplay
  • Realistic turning physics
  • Create thread/spiral shapes
  • 360-degree 3D graphics
  • Customizable knives
  • Unlockable products
  • Save unfinished work
Features
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Ever dreamed of becoming a Machinist? This Lathe Simulator can make it happened! Did you ever want to try your hand at turning (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 Machine 3D: Milling & Turning Simulator Game is a new and much improved game. It 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. This milling machine game 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 Machine 3D: Milling & Turning Simulator Game will captivate you with: ① Lathe simulation gameplay. Pick a material to work on, set it on the lathe and start turning (milling) it to carve your own unique artifact. Enjoy the fun of turning with easy to use controls and without the actual risk of getting injured. ② Realistic turning (milling) physics. Lathe Machine features realistic physics movements as you control the cutting knife’s advancement in combination of 2 different axis. You’ll see the shape take form from a cuboid or cylinder as the material is spinned. Work with a workpiece that is 30x more detailed than in the previous lathe game! ③ Create thread/spiral shapes. With slower speed you can enjoy a new feature in this game and create beautiful thread/spiral twists. ④ New and improved 3D Graphics. You have a 360 degrees view of the work area with the possibility of zooming in/out and looking around the lathe machine. The artifact you create dynamically takes a 3D shape as the knife advances and you can save & share your creation. ⑤ Customizable knives. You can pick from two types of gouges; one for turning metal and another one for turning wood. Then choose one of 8 different knife shapes depending on what you want to create and also choose 3 different widths. Thus enough customization to create a unique shape. ⑥ Unlockable products. You can unlock products that you can re-create. ⑦ Surprise interactions. Every finished product will be able to be displayed with a little surprise. Some of them will even allow you to personally interact with them. ⑧ Save unfinished work. Even if you get interrupted in the middle, that does not mean you have to start over from the beginning. Just save the workpiece you're working on right now and continue later. Lathe Machine 3D: Milling & Turning Simulator Game is a completely revamped, entertaining milling machine game where you put yourself in a role 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 turn (mill) the workpiece in a dynamic 360-degrees view. Lathe Machine 3D: Milling & Turning Simulator Game will become your favorite simulation addiction so follow our social accounts to stay updated and receive the latest improvement news: https://www.facebook.com/lathesim 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

Weld It 3D

Engage in a relaxing welding puzzle experience. Join metal pieces, smooth the welds, and then unleash your creativity by painting the final object. Unlock new tools and customize your creations.

Highlights
  • Weld objects together
  • Smooth excess weld
  • Paint and customize objects
  • Unlock new welding machines
  • Collect colors and skins
  • Upgrade your workshop
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Weld, smooth and paint objects to your heart's content! Each level is designed as a relaxing puzzle. First you have to weld the objects from their seperation areas, than rand the excess weld and lastly (and most entertainingly) paint your object in any way you want! You can get different welding machines, most of them are very, very different. Also, you can get different colors and skins to liven up your creations! In Weld It 3D's new 5.0 version you can see the final product of your craftsmanship in your workshop. And, did we tell you that you can upgrade your workshop? You can. You definitely can. So, come on in to your workshop and begin welding!

Screenshots

Lathe Machine 3D4 screens
Weld It 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lathe Machine 3D at 63% against Weld It 3D's 11%. Lathe Machine 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (4.6 vs 4.3). Weld It 3D's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). On price, monetization model, device support and iOS requirement 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. Lathe Machine 3D sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Weld It 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lathe Machine 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Weld It 3D has 21K ratings behind it against 187, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of Lathe Machine 3D's written reviews are positive against 11% of Weld It 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lathe Machine 3D ships an update every 2 months, Weld It 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Lathe Machine 3D versus Weld It 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLathe Machine 3DWeld It 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (187 ratings) — better4.3 (21K ratings)
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews — better11.3% of reviews
Number of ratings18721K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB231 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperU&I Next d.o.o.3A YAPIM VE YAZILIM DANISMANLIK LIMITED SIRKETI

Customer experience

Lathe Machine 3D

All ratings187 ratings
Positive92.0%
Neutral2.7%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive62.9%
Neutral2.9%
Negative34.3%

Weld It 3D

All ratings20,395 ratings
Positive79.5%
Neutral6.8%
Negative13.7%
Written reviews238 reviews
Positive11.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative76.5%

User reviews

Lathe Machine 3D

From 187 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Realistic simulator experience
  • 👍 Good graphics and visuals
  • 👍 Educational for woodworking
  • 👍 Engaging gameplay
  • 👍 Developer responsiveness (resolved issues)

Room to improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 💰 Unlocking full game costs money
  • 💰 Tools break frequently, requiring payment
  • 💰 In-app purchases not working for some users
  • 💰 Frustrating pay-to-progress model

Weld It 3D

From 21K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 💡 Welding in 3D
  • 👍 Functional game

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Glitches and bugs
  • 🔥 Too many ads
  • 🤯 Poor controls and camera
  • 🤔 Unrealistic welding simulation

Bugs and requests

Lathe Machine 3D

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • In-app purchases not unlocking content
  • Unlock all in-app not working
  • Cannot restore purchases
  • Unable to move on to next job
  • Purchased features not unlocked
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  • App is just a picture with one button (reported by one user)

Requested features

9 requests
  • Option to sand, paint, and lacquer
  • Long-term projects (furniture, instruments)
  • Lessons on tapering and blade options
  • Hand-turning tools option
  • Freestyle mode with custom wood selection
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  • More tool options for measuring
  • Ability to measure inside dimensions with calipers
  • Blueprints or drawings for projects
  • Restore purchases option (implemented for some)

Weld It 3D

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Game crashes or freezes
  • Inability to progress past certain levels
  • Welding tool not matching finger placement
  • Automatic progression before weld completion

Requested features

4 requests
  • More welding options (TIG, stick, etc.)
  • Ability to adjust welding settings
  • Better color customization
  • Reduced ads or paid ad-free version

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Lathe Machine 3D

One-time6
  • Unlock all products$1.99
  • Unlock all knives$1.99
  • Disable breaking of knives$1.99
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  • Unlock all products slots$1.99
  • Unlock all career workpieces$1.99
  • Unlock everything$4.99
None

Weld It 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Lathe Machine 3D free?
Lathe Machine 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Weld It 3D free?
Weld It 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Lathe Machine 3D or Weld It 3D?
Lathe Machine 3D is rated higher. Lathe Machine 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Weld It 3D averages 4.3 from 21K ratings.
Do Lathe Machine 3D or Weld It 3D have ads?
Weld It 3D shows ads; Lathe Machine 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Lathe Machine 3D or Weld It 3D?
Lathe Machine 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Weld It 3D weekly. Most recently, Lathe Machine 3D was updated on October 25, 2026 and Weld It 3D on October 26, 2026.

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