# BuildBuddy — Use Design & 3D Print for Kids

> Use Design & 3D Print for Kids (iPhone/iPad app by Luke Moseley.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/buildbuddy/id6826928317 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Luke Moseley](https://appshunter.io/developer/1827272224)
- Category: Education, Graphics & Design
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-10-31
- Data updated: 2026-11-02

## What is BuildBuddy?

BuildBuddy turns children into inventors. Design real 3D models on iPhone or iPad, then print them on your family's 3D printer – all from one friendly app.

BUILD WITH SHAPES
Drop in blocks, balls, cones, stars, hearts and more, then drag the coloured handles to push and pull them into shape. Stack shapes on top of each other, stick them together, and turn any shape into a "hole" to cut out windows, doors and keyring loops.

READY-MADE KITS
Over 50 kits to start from – animals, vehicles, castles, rockets, robots, crowns, cups and more. Every kit is designed to print without supports, so first prints come out right.

SCULPT LIKE CLAY
Switch on Sculpt mode to pull bumps out, push dents in, smooth and flatten – perfect for adding personality to a creation.

LETTERS AND NAMES
Add 3D letters for name plates, badges and bookmarks.

MEET BUDDY
Buddy the robot gives friendly tips as you build, explains things like supports and holes, and warns you if part of a model is floating in the air or hanging off the printer bed.

PRINT AT HOME
BuildBuddy slices your model on the device and sends it straight to your printer over your home Wi-Fi. Choose how it looks (Speedy, Just Right or Super Smooth) and how strong it is, and watch a layer-by-layer preview before printing. If a model needs supports to print, BuildBuddy switches them on automatically and explains why.

Works with printers from Flashforge, Bambu Lab, Elegoo, Creality and Prusa, plus Klipper printers running Moonraker. Some printers need a network setting changed first – the app shows a grown-up exactly what to do.

MADE FOR FAMILIES
• No account, no sign-up, no adverts, no in-app purchases
• Each child gets their own profile and gallery of models
• Printer settings are protected behind a grown-up check
• Everything stays on your device and your home network

You'll need a compatible 3D printer on the same Wi-Fi network to print. You can also save print files to use another way.

## Is BuildBuddy safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess BuildBuddy.

## Is BuildBuddy legit?

BuildBuddy appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for BuildBuddy is 65 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 1 release)

### 1.0 — 2026-10-31

No release notes.

## More apps by Luke Moseley

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All apps by Luke Moseley: https://appshunter.io/developer/1827272224

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