# ZBrush - Made for 3D Creators — Design, sculpt and paint art

> Industry-leading 3D sculpting and painting app for iPad with professional tools. (iPhone/iPad app by MAXON Computer GmbH.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zbrush-made-for-3d-creators/id6612028716 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [MAXON Computer GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438772272)
- Category: Graphics & Design, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.10/5 from 223 App Store ratings · 20 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 1.1 GB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish
- Released: 2024-09-10
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zbrush-made-for-3d-creators/id6612028716/reviews.md

## What is ZBrush?

ZBrush for iPad. Create stunning 3D models, digital sculptures, concept art and detailed characters with ZBrush for iPad - the award winning, industry-leading digital sculpting app trusted by professional artists across film, games, collectibles, toy design, jewelry, illustration and 3D design.

ZBrush for iPad brings unrivaled design power to the iPad for a fully immersive 3D sculpting and painting experience. Take creativity on the go with our proprietary brush system, intuitive controls and boundless resolution capabilities. 

Get started at no cost with ZBrush for iPad, which offers a comprehensive feature set designed to enable you to begin creating immediately, with the option to upgrade at any time. Already a subscriber to Maxon One or ZBrush for desktop? Simply download the iPad app and activate your license in the app. 

WHY ARTISTS CHOOSE ZBrush?
ZBrush is the industry-leading 3D sculpting software built for Apple workflows and trusted by professional 3D creators worldwide. With over 200 digital sculpting brushes, advanced 3D modeling tools and desktop-quality performance, ZBrush offers game, film and concept artists powerful tools for 3D designing, printing and digital sculpting.

TURN YOUR TABLET INTO A PROFESSIONAL CANVAS:
• Pressure-sensitive sculpting with Apple Pencil
• Sculptris Pro dynamic tessellation
• DynaMesh digital clay workflow
• ZRemesher automatic retopology
• Live Boolean modeling tools
• PolyPaint 3D painting without UV setup
• NanoMesh & Array Mesh workflows
• Surface Noise procedural detailing
• Retopo Brush for clean topology
• Subdivision modeling tools
• VDM Brushes for advanced detailing

Sculpt, carve, smooth, cut and paint directly onto your 3D models with fluid, responsive controls built for touch and stylus workflows.

SEAMLESS DESKTOP-iPAD WORKFLOW
• Use GoZ to move ZTool and ZProject files between iPad and desktop in one-click. 
• Use custom hotkeys and keep identical controls across devices for uninterrupted sculpting and 3D modeling.
• Unwrap models with UV Master
• Export directly to 3D printers using 3D Print Hub 
• Get full control over surface detail with our Texture, UV and Displacement Map tools
• Start with built-in base meshes or scan real-world objects using photogrammetry tools to accelerate your workflow.

DESKTOP-LEVEL 3D PERFORMANCE ON iPAD
ZBrush for iPad supports up to 90+ million polygons per mesh on an M4 or newer iPad, delivering powerful high-resolution sculpting wherever you work, while Apple Pencil Pro offers squeeze and roll support, double-tap gestures, intuitive touch controls and fast undo and redo gestures to keep your creative flow uninterrupted. 

WHO USES ZBRUSH?
1. Game Developers who sculpt detailed characters, environments and in-game assets from concept to final 3D model
2. 3D creators who design toys, collectibles or cosplay and simply want to achieve accurate 3D printing
3. Visual designers who build realistic characters and visual effects for film and concept art 
4. Industry product designers who design jewelry, sneakers and components
5. Creative artists that want to take advantage of today's 3D printers for costume, architecture, hardware and more. 
6. 2D artists who want to ‘level up’ learning how to design in 3D

Download ZBrush for iPad today and create professional 3D art, digital sculptures and high-resolution models anywhere.

LANGUAGE SUPPORT
ZBrush supports English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese (BR).

## Key features

- Pressure-sensitive sculpting with Apple Pencil
- 200+ digital sculpting brushes
- Advanced 3D modeling tools
- Seamless desktop-iPad workflow
- High-resolution polygon support
- 3D painting without UV setup

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ZBrush Annual | $89.99 | per year |
| ZBrush Monthly | $9.99 | per month |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 20)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zbrush-made-for-3d-creators/id6612028716/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Very nice.

*2026-05-13*

Much easier and intuitive to use with a pro iPad than the desktop. Missing some features but hope those will come soon. Very good customization options (although the desktop is just as good in this respect). If you connect a keyboard you basically have a small desktop version. Being mobile is obviously the key advantage when using the iPad but the desktop does have some advantages. As iPads get more powerful and this app gets more features I can image the IPad version being preferable for many projects or workflows. As with the desktop version there is a big learning curve to using this app.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2026-05-02*

I love this app, it has made learning Zbrush for the desktop an easier process and has helped me kick my learning and practice into overdrive. 

At first it was a lot of trial and error, same to be said for the desktop version, or any 3D software. Yet it has become second nature and something I use every day. I reach for my Ipad to sculpt and practice forms more than using my desktop lately. And when I do use the desktop version the same workflow, and options are all there, just a different UI for the most part.

I am hyping this because though learning and practice with this app can be difficult and frustrating at times I have only benefitted from pushing through. 

I truly cannot sing its praises enough. As after going on a year now I am constantly learning new things and tools that compound and improve the use of it.

Sure there are things I hope they improve, such as more customization, better documentation, and other minor things. However, if you work past the growing pains, if you are new or unfamiliar, you will be rewarded with S tier creative potential with this app.

Happy sculpting!

### 2/5 — Meh…medocrity be thy name.

*2026-04-28*

Maxon has proven yet again that they rely on the name than providing features that make work efficient and still maintain high quality. Lack luster ui, confusing icons that explain nothing. Wonky haptic controls using your fingers. Combine that with an excessive subscription. Feels like a step backwards. I’ll stick to nomad which has a far more useful communicative ui and is priced well. Minus the need for a quad remesher as a separate purchase. Wake up, maxon, nomad is coming for you. Even the desktop is questionable with every iteration. I’m still using the desktop version of zbrush but that too is steadily coming to a close. Do better.

### 5/5 — The best, ignore the negative reviews.

*2026-04-18*

As a desktop user of zbrush, this is next level, way more intuitive, having fun with zbrush again. Hope they keep supporting the app. I don’t understand the negative reviews, i don’t think they need to simplify, there is a learning curve but that does not justify the bad reviews, it’s an industry standard sculpting program, and will say its much more intuitive then most 3d programs that are not on iPad. If you don’t find it intuitive please dont leave bad reviews because your not willing to put in the time to learn, as a professional i want to see this keep getting supported and don’t wanna see this loose support because of peoples miss understanding of what this programs is.

### 4/5 — Really interesting but could be a little bit more user-friendly

*2026-01-08*

Obviously, I know this isn’t nomad. This is supposed to be ZBrush and it has a much wider range of use cases and technical features and I really like that but often times a lot of the very fundamental features aren’t labeled I think if you just held over them and they would tell affect things that would be really helpful because sometimes I’m trying to tweak brush settings and I don’t really know what I’m doing

### 2/5 — Would love to give this a higher Rating… But

*2025-10-06*

This app crashes more often than not whenever I try to open lager sized files. It doesn’t matter if I turn off preloading, or anything. Even files that are only like a gigabyte in size causes it to crash when I try to load them. I have plenty of space on my iPad, so that is not the issue. The interface is also really difficult to navigate, and not super user friendly, in terms of explaining what stuff is supposed to do. I basically just use it at this point to open SMALL ZBrush files to export them as NOT ZBrush, since this app is booty.

**Developer response:** Hello Eren Yanno, thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry to hear you’re experiencing trouble with ZBrush for iPad crashing. Is the crash only happening with this file or is it happening with all of the files? 

I have files that are over a GIG in size loading into ZBrush for iPad but if you could share this file with us on our support site,  www.maxon.net/en/support-center, we could take a look for you.

### 5/5 — ZBrush is great…sort of.

*2025-08-09*

It’s nice, love how mostly everything works. I was able to make a model, but unfortunately I will no longer be using the mobile version. This has happened twice now, it refused to let me save. After trying many times, I had thought it saved, and went to the homepage. Next thing I know the entire project was gone, I was able to grab it back through a quick save that was old and I have lost basically all of my progress. Very frustrating.

### 5/5 — ZBrush on IPad

*2025-05-27*

Getting ZBrush on my iPad Pro is exhilarating! I've been dreaming of this moment since my first encounter with it at Columbia College Chicago. Now, having ZBrush right at my fingertips on my iPad is a game changer—no more lugging around my Wacom tablet! It's been a while since I've delved into sculpting, and maintaining my groove as a character designer has been challenging. But now, with ZBrush on my iPad, I can take my creativity anywhere! I’ll never have to say, “I can't wait to finish my project” again! I’m sculpting anytime, anywhere! Huge shoutout and thanks to the team for bringing ZBrush to the iPad—this is a whole new level of artistic freedom! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️❤️

### 1/5 — I don’t understand how this is rated so well

*2025-05-07*

I downloaded and paid for the subscription this a while ago to try and get used to the Industry Standard software on a form factor I am used to thanks to Nomad Sculpt. However, it was disappointing at first when it initially released, being clunky and unintuitive for a beginner. Frankly it hasn’t’t gotten any better, in fact I’d say it has gotten worse with the complete lack of any useful brush descriptions. As well as very poor documentation/manual that doesn’t answer any potential questions a user might have, instead just giving the reader an ourobouros of links. I also have run into a problem that makes the software almost unusable, I cant import anything into the scene. I have looked through so many resources and tried every single tip and suggestion. None of them work the import will always wipe the entire scene, irrespective of the method you used to import. I can’t believe a software this clunky is the industry standard. The only reason I will continue using any Maxon projects is because of college. I was originally so excited to use this software, because I love making art on my iPad, however it has been nothing but a pretty major disappointment for me. I honestly would recommend Nomad Sculpt higher than this.

### 4/5 — Amazing but crashes a lot

*2025-04-28*

I have the newest generation IPad with the highest memory. When getting into more detailed work, it tends to crash unexpectedly, specially when merging objects. Unfortunately, many times over it would crash when it saves progress, leading to a loss of work and or a corrupted file. Unsure how to fix this on my end, as I’ve tried to delete autosave data as this program will eat your memory away with all the auto saving it does. I have a pretty large model I’m still working on, but cannot finish as it constantly crashes when I want to merge or even move certain objects.

**Developer response:** Hello 

Sorry to hear about your crashes when merging Subtools. We haven't encountered this issue on our end, so it would be great if you could create a ticket on our support site so we can investigate further. You can do that here: https://support.maxon.net/hc/en-us.

We might need to look at your model to see what's causing the crashes and ask you a few more questions.

All the best

## Frequently asked questions about ZBrush

### What is ZBrush for iPad?

ZBrush for iPad is a professional digital sculpting and 3D modeling application designed for the iPad. It brings industry-leading tools for creating 3D models, digital sculptures, and concept art directly to your tablet.

### Is ZBrush for iPad free to use?

Yes, ZBrush for iPad offers a comprehensive feature set to begin creating immediately at no cost. Users have the option to upgrade for additional capabilities or if they are already subscribers to Maxon One or ZBrush for desktop.

### What subscription plans are available for ZBrush?

ZBrush offers a monthly subscription for $9.99 and an annual subscription for $89.99. These plans provide access to the full suite of features and are ideal for ongoing professional use.

### Can I use ZBrush for iPad with Apple Pencil?

Absolutely. ZBrush for iPad is optimized for Apple Pencil, offering pressure-sensitive sculpting and intuitive touch controls. Newer Apple Pencils also support squeeze and roll gestures for enhanced workflow.

### How does ZBrush for iPad compare to the desktop version?

ZBrush for iPad delivers desktop-level 3D performance on the iPad, supporting high polygon counts for detailed sculpting. It also features a seamless workflow integration with the desktop version via GoZ for easy file transfer.

### What kind of 3D models can I create with ZBrush for iPad?

You can create a wide range of 3D assets, including detailed characters for games and film, concept art, collectibles, toy designs, and models suitable for 3D printing. The app supports everything from initial sculpting to final detailing.

### What is the age rating for ZBrush for iPad?

ZBrush for iPad has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for users of all ages, though its professional-grade tools are primarily aimed at adult creators.

### How often is ZBrush for iPad updated?

The latest version of ZBrush for iPad is 2026.2.1, released on June 17, 2026. Updates are frequent, ensuring users have access to the latest features and performance improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2026.2.2 — 2026-08-17

Fixed brush settings getting lost during project load.

### 2026.2.1 — 2026-06-17

Added
- ZModeler bevel allows new modes to select inner and/or outer edges to bevel.
- When viewing licensing information you can now see the device ID of the device with the active license, for easier license management.
- Following an app crash, the latest QuickSave of the active sculpt will be displayed in the Gallery View for easy recovery.
Fixed
- Live Boolean rendering issues.
- Curve Brush not working properly with geometry.
- When Retopo brush is active, the zoom button in the toolbar rotates instead of zooms.
- Stroke Curve Elastic and Liquid Options missing.

### 2026.2.0 — 2026-04-15

Added
- Create custom keyboard hotkeys. Also import hotkeys from the desktop version of ZBrush and vice-versa.

Fixed
- Fixed some visual glitches resulting from switch to Liquid Glass UI on iOS 26.
- Universal Camera causing visual banding.
- ZModeler Unweld with Shift key not working.
- [ and ] keys not working on some keyboards for changing brush size.
- Closing ZBrush on iOS26 using the red titlebar close button will now QuickSave the sculpt.
- Fixed a crash when welding points.
- UV Master not working with Polygroups on.
- ZModeler crashing when deleting presets.
- Inflate brush missing in the bottom toolbar.

### 2026.1.2 — 2026-03-17

Added
- Add Transform>Modifiers>XYZ modifiers

Fixes
- Importing with USD files causing visible vertex order issue
- Some occasions a crash would take place up exiting ZBrush.
- Customization/QuickMenu/3D Print Hub localized missing
- Crash if the smooth brush is used in a project with ZSpheres
- Some ZRemesher meshes would crash ZBrush when using the Retopo Brush.

### 2026.1.1 — 2025-12-16

- Fixed an issue with GoZ Cinema 4D and sequential names of Objects 
- Fixed issues with Retopo Brush welding and symmetry
- Fixed an issue with copy paste of IMM meshes
- Fixed an issue with the performance of the smooth brush

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