# Evercraft Mechanic vs Sandbox

Evercraft Mechanic and Sandbox both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 76% of Evercraft Mechanic's written reviews are positive against 47% of Sandbox's. Evercraft Mechanic also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Sandbox's advantage is ratings volume (9.1K vs 2.1K). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Evercraft Mechanic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Sandbox sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Evercraft Mechanic against 4.4 for Sandbox. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2.1K and 9.1K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Evercraft Mechanic's written reviews are positive against 47% of Sandbox's.

Evercraft Mechanic ships an update every 3 weeks, Sandbox monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Evercraft Mechanic | Sandbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (2.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/evercraft-mechanic-sandbox/id1525147030/reviews)** | [4.4 (9.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-physics-simulator/id1563185441/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2.1K | **9.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **75.7% of reviews** | 47.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 338 MB | 215 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Viktor Kozlovets](https://appshunter.io/developer/1525147032) | [Tran Dinh Hung](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475879763) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### Sandbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sandbox-physics-simulator/id1563185441)

Explore a creative sandbox world where you can mix elements to discover their reactions and create dynamic environments. Experiment with physics, build structures, and witness exciting events like explosions and growth. New modes allow for planet destruction and life cycle simulation.

**Highlights:** Element mixing and reaction discovery, World building with plants and weather, Physics experiments (fire, explosions), Planet destruction mode, Life cycle simulation mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Unique and creative concept
- 🔬 Interesting physics and chemistry experiments
- 🕹️ Fun and addictive gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Excessive and intrusive ads
- 🤖 Lack of customization and control options
- 🔍 Difficulty finding certain elements

**Reported bugs**

- Certain elements not functioning as expected
- Saved files becoming corrupted
- Inconsistent performance and stability issues

**Requested features**

- Add more elements and materials to experiment with
- Implement a pause/speed up time feature
- Introduce a sandbox mode without any ads
- Allow users to save and load custom creations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Evercraft Mechanic free?

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

### Is Sandbox free?

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

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

Evercraft Mechanic is rated higher. Evercraft Mechanic averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2.1K ratings, while Sandbox averages 4.4 from 9.1K ratings.

### Do Evercraft Mechanic or Sandbox have ads?

Both Evercraft Mechanic and Sandbox show ads.

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

Evercraft Mechanic ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sandbox monthly. Most recently, Evercraft Mechanic was updated on November 3, 2026 and Sandbox on November 5, 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.*