# Mechanic Simulator vs Fix My Car

Mechanic Simulator and Fix My Car both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of Fix My Car's written reviews are positive against 23% of Mechanic Simulator's. Fix My Car also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 16 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mechanic Simulator sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Fix My Car sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Fix My Car holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 50 and 51 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 23% of Mechanic Simulator's written reviews are positive against 68% of Fix My Car's.

Mechanic Simulator ships an update every 16 months, Fix My Car every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mechanic Simulator | Fix My Car |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (50 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechanic-simulator/id1535643801/reviews) | **[4.8 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fix-my-car/id6479650249/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 50 | **51** |
| Positive reviews | 23.1% of reviews | **68.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 4 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 238 MB | 88 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Appscraft](https://appshunter.io/developer/1652334821) | [FireRabbit Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/517370882) |

## What reviewers say

### Mechanic Simulator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechanic-simulator/id1535643801)

Manage your own auto repair shop in this engaging simulator. Start as a tire fitter and master various car repair techniques, from vintage to modern vehicles. Experience intuitive gameplay with satisfying mechanical challenges.

**Highlights:** Manage auto repair shop, Repair various car models, Master different repair types, Intuitive swipe and tap controls, Variety of car breakdowns

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Airbrush | $0.99 | one-time |
| Electric charging | $0.99 | one-time |
| Wide neck | $0.99 | one-time |
| Steel hand | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium box wrench | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium jack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Premium impact wrench | $0.99 | one-time |
| Polishing machine | $0.99 | one-time |
| Money 300 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 3000 banknotes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Disable ads | $4.99 | one-time |
| 5000 banknotes | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10.000 banknotes | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game concept
- 👍 Fun to play
- 👍 Interesting gameplay
- 👍 Good for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constant bugs and glitches
- 🐛 Repetitive gameplay
- 🐛 Annoying pop-ups
- 🐛 Unplayable due to bugs
- 🐛 Poorly translated text

**Reported bugs**

- Language issues (game not in English)
- Repetitive dialogue
- Glitches during repairs
- Cannot exit certain views
- Bolts not spinning on wheels

**Requested features**

- Fix all bugs and glitches
- Improve game translation
- Add more variety to gameplay
- Allow free exit from any view
- Option to refuse clients


### Fix My Car

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fix-my-car/id6479650249)

Engage in a car mechanic simulator with 12 unique fixing adventures. Dismantle, repair, and enhance various vehicles, from chop shops to post-apocalyptic war cars. Explore environments to find parts and tools, and rebuild vehicles to surpass their former glory.

**Highlights:** 12 unique car fixing adventures, Vehicle dismantling and repair, Part and tool exploration, Vehicle upgrades, Built-in objectives and hints, Screenshot sharing

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

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DLC: Fix My Motorcycle | $0.99 | one-time |
| DLC: Mad Road | $0.99 | one-time |
| DLC: Chop Shop | $0.99 | one-time |
| DLC: إصلاح شاحنتي | $0.99 | one-time |
| DLC: Supercar | $0.99 | one-time |
| DLC: Junkyard Blitz | $0.99 | one-time |
| DLC: Tokyo Drifter | $0.99 | one-time |
| DLC: Garage Wars | $0.99 | one-time |
| DLC: Custom Mods | $0.99 | one-time |
| DLC: Zombie Survival | $0.99 | one-time |
| DLC: The Original | $0.99 | one-time |
| DLC: Muscle Restoration | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fully Unlocked: All DLCs! | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mechanic Simulator free?

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

### Is Fix My Car free?

Fix My Car is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mechanic Simulator or Fix My Car?

Fix My Car is rated higher. Mechanic Simulator averages 4.6 out of 5 from 50 ratings, while Fix My Car averages 4.8 from 51 ratings.

### Do Mechanic Simulator or Fix My Car have ads?

Both Mechanic Simulator and Fix My Car show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mechanic Simulator or Fix My Car?

Mechanic Simulator ships an update every 16 months, and Fix My Car every 4 months. Most recently, Mechanic Simulator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fix My Car on October 24, 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.*