Comparison

Material Box vs MeshArt

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • PBR material preview
  • Motion tracking for depth
  • Off-axis rendering
  • Heightmap depth illusion
  • Realistic material visualization
Features
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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.

About

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?

Screenshots

Material Box2 screens
MeshArt4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Material Box versus MeshArt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaterial BoxMeshArt
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Every 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro
Requires iOS13.7 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZhangKARINA DR. SCHREIBER

In-app purchases

None

Material Box

No in-app purchases

None

MeshArt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Material Box free?
Material Box is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeshArt free?
MeshArt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Material Box or MeshArt have ads?
Neither Material Box nor MeshArt shows ads.

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