Material Box vs MeshArt
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Material Box
Visualize PBR materials with realistic depth using motion tracking and off-axis rendering. This app creates the illusion of real depth for heightmaps as you move your device.
- PBR material preview
- Motion tracking for depth
- Off-axis rendering
- Heightmap depth illusion
- Realistic material visualization
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Preview PBR materials as if they were actually on your phone. Material Box uses motion tracking and off axis rendering to give heightmaps the illusion of real depth as you move your phone.
MeshArt
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Unleash your creativity with MeshArt — the intuitive app for designing vibrant mesh gradients. Whether you’re an artist, designer, or simply love to play with color, MeshArt offers a joyful and effortless way to create unique visuals or wallpapers with just a few taps and drags. Features: • Intuitive Mesh Editing — Adjust rows and columns, assign custom colors, and drag points to shape your gradient exactly how you want. • Let Yourself Be Surprised — Dive into the Surprise view to generate playful mesh layouts with random point positions and colors. Adjust the level of randomness and explore fresh, unexpected designs that spark your creativity in an instant. • Save, Open & Delete Designs — Save your favorite creations and access them anytime. With iCloud support, your meshes sync seamlessly across all your Apple devices. • Export as Images — Proud of your artwork? Export high-resolution images directly to your Photos library — perfect for sharing or using in your own projects. • Developer Tools: Code Export — Want to bring your creations into your own apps? With MeshArt’s Code Export feature, you can generate ready-to-use Swift code that precisely recreates your mesh — ideal for developers and creatives building with MeshArt designs. • Minimal, User-Friendly Interface — A clean design and smooth onboarding experience help you get started in no time. Whether you’re unwinding with color or crafting visuals for your next creative project, MeshArt makes every moment of design a pleasure. Ready to create something beautiful?
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Material Box at 13.7 against MeshArt's 18.0. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Material Box | MeshArt |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Requires iOS | 13.7 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Zhang | KARINA DR. SCHREIBER |
In-app purchases
Material Box
No in-app purchases
MeshArt
No in-app purchases









