# Lathe Machine 3D vs Wood Projects

The clearest difference is rating: Lathe Machine 3D at 4.6 against Wood Projects's 1.0. Lathe Machine 3D also leads on ratings volume (187 vs 1). Wood Projects's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lathe Machine 3D sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Wood Projects asks for nothing beyond the download.

Lathe Machine 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Lathe Machine 3D has 187 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lathe Machine 3D | Wood Projects |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (187 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lathe-machine-3d/id1478244279/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wood-projects/id1545057192/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **187** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 190 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [U&I Next d.o.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1059211402) | [Hikmet Duran](https://appshunter.io/developer/1263513081) |

## What reviewers say

### Lathe Machine 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lathe-machine-3d/id1478244279)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all products | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all knives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Disable breaking of knives | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all products slots | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all career workpieces | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock everything | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Wood Projects

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wood-projects/id1545057192)

Simulate creating unique wood projects with a powerful saw. Explore possibilities beyond just wood. Get started with cutting and unlock advanced tools.

**Highlights:** Create unique wood projects, Table saw simulation, Unlock powerful saw blades, Cutting simulation, Explore beyond wood materials

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Lathe Machine 3D free?

Lathe Machine 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Wood Projects free?

Wood Projects is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Lathe Machine 3D or Wood Projects?

Lathe Machine 3D is rated higher. Lathe Machine 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 187 ratings, while Wood Projects averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Lathe Machine 3D or Wood Projects have ads?

Neither Lathe Machine 3D nor Wood Projects shows ads.

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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.*