Comparison

Zen Factory vs Carve Master

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

Head to head
About

Zen Factory

Guide rolling balls through stages, earning coins and unlocking new designs. Tap to remove stuck balls and enhance the stage for smoother gameplay. Enjoy a fun and customizable experience.

Highlights
  • Roll balls and earn coins
  • Tap to remove stuck balls
  • Enhance the stage
  • Strengthen balls
  • Unlock new ball designs
  • Customize gameplay
Features
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Roll many balls and earn coins! If a ball stops in the middle of the stage, tap it to remove it. Enhance the stage and strengthen the balls to keep them rolling smoothly. Unlock new ball designs and customize your gameplay. Have fun!

About

Carve Master

Engage in a satisfying carving experience with ASMR sounds. Collect in-game currency to upgrade your carving tools and roller system for enhanced gameplay.

Highlights
  • ASMR carving experience
  • Roller system upgrades
  • In-game currency collection
  • Satisfying gameplay mechanics
Features
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Use your carvers and carve your roller with ASMR. The more you carve the more you satisfy. Collect money and upgrade your roller system

Screenshots

Zen Factory4 screens
Carve Master4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Zen Factory at 2.7 against Carve Master's 1.0. Zen Factory also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 0%). Carve Master's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Zen Factory sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Carve Master sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zen Factory holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Zen Factory's written reviews are positive against 0% of Carve Master's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Factory ships an update every 3 weeks, Carve Master weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zen Factory versus Carve Master: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen FactoryCarve Master
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (6 ratings) — better1.0 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB275 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNoboru HirakawaVOYAGER OYUN YAZILIM SANAYİ TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ

Customer experience

Zen Factory

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

Carve Master

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Zen Factory

One-time4
  • Gem Crown$4.99
  • AD Remover$4.99
  • Silver ticket$7.99
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  • Gold ticket$14.99
3 purchases

Carve Master

One-time3
  • Booster Pack$2.99
  • No Ads$3.99
  • Elite Pack$5.99

Questions

Is Zen Factory free?
Zen Factory is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Carve Master free?
Carve Master is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zen Factory or Carve Master?
Zen Factory is rated higher. Zen Factory averages 2.7 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Carve Master averages 1.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Zen Factory or Carve Master have ads?
Both Zen Factory and Carve Master show ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Factory or Carve Master?
Zen Factory ships an update every 3 weeks, and Carve Master weekly. Most recently, Zen Factory was updated on November 4, 2026 and Carve Master on November 5, 2026.

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