# Yingzao Studio — Explore Chinese Architecture

> 3D exploration and generation of traditional Chinese architectural structures. (iPhone/iPad app by 林 朱.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yingzao-studio/id6810091888 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [林 朱](https://appshunter.io/developer/6807069923)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Education
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 204 MB
- Languages: Chinese (Simplified, China), Japanese, American English, Korean
- Released: 2026-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-10-31
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yingzao-studio/id6810091888/reviews.md

## What is Yingzao Studio?

Explore the structure and craft of traditional Chinese architecture in 3D.

Yingzao Studio is made for architecture enthusiasts, students, designers, and anyone curious about Eastern aesthetics. Generate buildings by adjusting architectural parameters, follow how timber components come together, and discover historic buildings from across China.

Key features

• Yingzao Studio: Adjust column grids, roof forms, bracket sets, and proportions to generate Chinese buildings in real time.
• Tabletop Construction: Explore 272 historic buildings with categories, search, interactive 3D viewing, and step-by-step assembly and disassembly.
• Architecture Atlas: Browse more than 2,000 offline records by dynasty, location, form, type, or protection status, or explore them on a map.
• Landmark Collection: Study classic forms including the Hall of Supreme Harmony, Yingxian Wooden Pagoda, Hall of Prayer for Good Harvests, and Foguang Temple East Hall.
• Yingzao Archives: Revisit ten earlier creative editions and their distinct architectural experiments.
• Four languages: Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean.
• Account sync: Sign in to sync verified App Store purchase access with the web and your other devices.
• Offline access: Core creation tools, records, and built-in 3D content remain available offline.

Free content is available immediately. Landmark Collection, Tabletop Construction, and Yingzao Archives are separate one-time purchases with no subscriptions or automatic renewal. An internet connection is required to purchase or restore access.

Models and descriptions are intended for cultural learning and artistic exploration, not for surveying, restoration, design, or construction use.

## Key features

- Generate Chinese buildings in real-time
- Explore 272 historic buildings interactively
- Browse over 2,000 offline architectural records
- Study classic architectural forms
- Access ten earlier creative editions
- Multi-language support (CN, EN, JP, KR)
- Offline access to core tools and content

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 整部名构图录 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 营造旧集 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tabletop Architecture | $0.99 | one-time |


## Is Yingzao Studio safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Yingzao Studio.

## Is Yingzao Studio legit?

Yingzao Studio has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Yingzao Studio is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yingzao-studio/id6810091888/reviews.md

### 1/5 — 内容与所述不符合

*2026-10-22*

真的垃圾，里面木构架都是假的，粗糙的要命，也不知道哪里捡来的垃圾模型就敢用上，就这也敢要钱内购，md买了也退不了

### 5/5 — 支持

*2026-10-05*

还可以的

### 5/5 — 新版本的古建档案名录挺实用

*2026-09-20*

不错

### 5/5 — 很有意思的应用

*2026-09-12*

搭建建筑的过程太解压了

## Frequently asked questions about Yingzao Studio

### What is Yingzao Studio?

Yingzao Studio is a 3D exploration tool for traditional Chinese architecture. It allows users to generate buildings by adjusting parameters, explore historic structures, and access a vast offline archive of architectural records.

### Is Yingzao Studio free to use?

Yes, Yingzao Studio offers free content immediately upon download. Additional features like the Landmark Collection, Tabletop Construction, and Yingzao Archives are available as separate one-time purchases.

### Does Yingzao Studio have ads?

No, Yingzao Studio does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and offers optional in-app purchases for expanded content.

### What devices does Yingzao Studio support?

Yingzao Studio is available for iPhone and iPad devices, indicated by its compatibility with iOS.

### Can I use Yingzao Studio offline?

Yes, core creation tools, architectural records, and built-in 3D content are available offline, allowing for continued exploration and learning without an internet connection.

### How often is Yingzao Studio updated?

The latest version, 2.5, was released on October 27, 2026, indicating a recent update. Previous updates suggest a consistent release schedule for improvements and new content.

### What are the purchase options for Yingzao Studio?

The Landmark Collection, Tabletop Construction, and Yingzao Archives are offered as one-time purchases. There are no subscriptions or automatic renewals associated with these content packs.

### What age rating does Yingzao Studio have?

Yingzao Studio has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users interested in learning about Chinese architecture.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.5 — 2026-10-27

• Added Simplified Chinese, English, Japanese, and Korean language settings
• Optimized layouts for iPhone Duo across display modes
• Expanded Tabletop Construction to 272 buildings and the Architecture Atlas to over 2,000 records
• Added Yingzao accounts for sign-in and verified purchase access sync with the web
• Introduced an animated onboarding experience, plus interface and stability improvements

### 2.0 — 2026-10-05

古建营造局 2.0，让古建筑来到你的桌上。

• 全新“桌上营造”：126座古建筑，支持分类筛选、搜索与三维营造观赏，一次购买即可解锁全部内容。
• 古建纵览扩充至1920条档案，新增黄鹤楼、祈年殿、天安门与皇穹宇，并打通档案与对应模型的入口。
• 名构图录整合至营造局顶部，建筑探索与参数营造之间切换更顺畅。
• 优化三维页面布局，将更多空间留给模型，营造步骤面板随内容调整高度。
• 完善购买状态显示与恢复购买入口，新增解锁内容的折叠列表。
• 更新首次使用引导与桌上营造图标。

### 1.4.0 — 2026-09-25

现在可以自动录制建筑模型的演示视频：从整体自转，到构件分解，再到逐步营造，把建筑的形态与搭建过程保存下来。

【新增】
• 自动录制建筑模型的自转、分解与营造过程，生成可保存、分享的演示视频。
• 名构图录加入飞云楼 3D 模型，可从不同角度观察这座楼阁的形制与构件。
• 试验功能新增“佛堂点香”和“印钞机”，可在应用内体验。

### 1.3 — 2026-09-22

全新“营造旧集”现已开放，带你重访古建营造局十个早期创作版本。

【新增】
• 新增“营造旧集”独立典藏入口。
• 收录从 1.0 科幻建筑图样、5.4 朱砂线雕到 7.0 云上仙域与星际飞船等十个版本。
• 支持保存包含版本、画面与档案信息的邮票式作品图片。
• 营造旧集可通过一次性购买永久解锁，不含订阅，并支持恢复购买。

【优化】
• 完善内购加载、购买与恢复流程。
• 优化旧集浏览和作品保存体验。
• 修复“关于购买”中营造旧集解锁状态未显示的问题。

### 1.2.0 — 2026-09-20

全新“古建纵览”带你从年代、地域与形制出发，探索收录的1916条中国古建筑档案。

【新增】
• 在古建名录中搜索与筛选建筑，查看图片、年代、位置和保护信息。
• 通过全国分布图浏览各地古建，并用收藏、想去、到访记录自己的访古足迹。
• 可将访古记录导出为 Markdown，也可生成并分享古建档案卡片。
• 新增鸡鸣阁精细模型，名构图录现收录19座参数化建筑。
• 支持生成并分享建筑运镜视频。

【优化】
• 重新设计营造局首页控制区，常用操作更清晰。
• 优化启动与大型模型渲染，在保持画面质量的同时提升流畅度。
• 改进太和殿、鸡鸣阁等模型的结构、构件分组与展示细节。
• 新增古建纵览引导页，并完善分享、离线图片与地图体验。

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