# Mechanic vs WDAMAGE 2

The clearest difference is ads: Mechanic at none against WDAMAGE 2's shown. Mechanic also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and rating (4.7 vs 4.5). WDAMAGE 2's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 57%) and ratings volume (2.9K vs 682). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mechanic sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and WDAMAGE 2 sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mechanic holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 682 and 2.9K respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 57% of Mechanic's written reviews are positive against 77% of WDAMAGE 2's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Mechanic ships an update fortnightly, WDAMAGE 2 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mechanic | WDAMAGE 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (682 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechanic-car-tuning-simulator/id6744373316/reviews)** | [4.5 (2.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdamage-2/id6754468756/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 682 | **2.9K** |
| Positive reviews | 57.3% of reviews | **76.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.6 GB | 1.8 GB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Take Top Entertainment LLP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1664783937) | [Dmitry Antipov](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290573035) |

## What reviewers say

### Mechanic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mechanic-car-tuning-simulator/id6744373316)

Build, customize, and race your dream car in this realistic simulator. Master engine mechanics, apply stylish customizations, and compete in various racing modes across a detailed open world. Progress through a career story to become a garage legend.

**Highlights:** Build custom cars from scratch, Realistic engine disassembly and reassembly, Extensive visual customization options, Multiple racing game modes, Detailed 3D open world, Career progression system, Real-time photo mode

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| +20k cash | $1.99 | one-time |
| Auto Assemble Car | $2.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Starter pack NC | $2.99 | one-time |
| Welcome Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| +50k cash | $3.99 | one-time |
| No Ads Rewarded | $3.99 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| +100k cash | $7.99 | one-time |
| Purchase Car Bugat | $7.99 | one-time |


### WDAMAGE 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wdamage-2/id6754468756)

Experience hyper-realistic car crashes with advanced soft-body physics. This simulator offers an overhauled vehicle control system, making you feel the true weight and dynamics of each car. Future updates promise even more vehicle types for expanded destruction possibilities.

**Highlights:** Advanced soft-body physics engine, Realistic vehicle damage simulation, Overhauled vehicle control physics, Unique engine sounds and behavior, Upcoming helicopter and plane additions

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| 10 000W | $2.99 | one-time |
| 18 000W | $3.99 | one-time |
| Delete interstitial ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Monster | $4.99 | one-time |
| Best deal! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Getting rich! | $9.99 | one-time |
| Zerros R9 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Whole vault! | $29.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game
- 🚀 Excellent crash physics
- 🚀 Realistic simulation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Too many ads
- 🐛 Ads appear when using certain features

**Reported bugs**

- Game causes overheating on some devices
- Occasional crashes

**Requested features**

- More cars, helicopters, and planes
- Additional maps
- Improved menu design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mechanic free?

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

### Is WDAMAGE 2 free?

WDAMAGE 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mechanic or WDAMAGE 2?

Mechanic is rated higher. Mechanic averages 4.7 out of 5 from 682 ratings, while WDAMAGE 2 averages 4.5 from 2.9K ratings.

### Do Mechanic or WDAMAGE 2 have ads?

WDAMAGE 2 shows ads; Mechanic does not.

### Which is updated more often, Mechanic or WDAMAGE 2?

Mechanic ships an update fortnightly, and WDAMAGE 2 every 2 months. Most recently, Mechanic was updated on November 5, 2026 and WDAMAGE 2 on November 8, 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.*