Comparison

Lathe Machine 3D vs Step Back Basketball

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

Step Back Basketball

Features
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Create space. Take the shot. Step Back Basketball is a fast-paced arcade basketball game built around timing, skill and the perfect shot. Use the step back to create separation from the defender, find your shooting window and knock down the jumper. Master your timing, improve your shooting and see how far you can go. FEATURES • Simple controls, skill-based gameplay • Step-back moves and jump shots • Challenge Mode with progressively harder levels • Streak Mode: keep scoring for as long as you can • Different courts and environments • Quick games perfect for short sessions • Retro-inspired arcade style Creating space is only half the job. Now take the shot.

Screenshots

Lathe Machine 3D4 screens
Step Back Basketball4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Lathe Machine 3D at none against Step Back Basketball's shown. Lathe Machine 3D also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). Step Back Basketball's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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. Lathe Machine 3D sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Step Back Basketball sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lathe Machine 3D ships an update every 2 months, Step Back Basketball daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Lathe Machine 3D versus Step Back Basketball: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLathe Machine 3DStep Back Basketball
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (187 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings187 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB102 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperU&I Next d.o.o.Dracoders

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)

Step Back Basketball

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
8 purchases

Step Back Basketball

One-time8
  • Neon Night$0.99
  • Street Legends$0.99
  • 500 Coins$0.99
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  • Special Offer$1.99
  • Bench Reactions$1.99
  • 1500 Coins$2.99
  • 5000 Coins$6.99
  • 50,000 Coins$29.99

Questions

Is Lathe Machine 3D free?
Lathe Machine 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Step Back Basketball free?
Step Back Basketball is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lathe Machine 3D or Step Back Basketball have ads?
Step Back Basketball shows ads; Lathe Machine 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Lathe Machine 3D or Step Back Basketball?
Lathe Machine 3D ships an update every 2 months, and Step Back Basketball daily. Most recently, Lathe Machine 3D was updated on October 24, 2026 and Step Back Basketball on October 25, 2026.

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