# Threedi vs Photosynthesis

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Threedi at 72% against Photosynthesis's 0%. Photosynthesis's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 weeks) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs paid). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Threedi sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Photosynthesis sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Threedi ships an update every 4 weeks, Photosynthesis weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Threedi | Photosynthesis |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.9 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threedi-3d-text-maker/id1023494850/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **20** | — |
| Positive reviews | **72.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 45 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Jeongun Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1023494849) | [Sam Shepherd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883556970) |

## What reviewers say

### Threedi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/threedi-3d-text-maker/id1023494850)

Add realistic 3D text to your photos with a variety of templates and customization options. Easily manipulate text and lighting in 3D space to create unique visual effects for social media sharing.

**Highlights:** 10 3D text templates, Free rotation of text and characters in 3D, Four light types with adjustable direction and distance, Photo reflection in typography, Coloring for individual characters and faces, Masking and exposure controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Threedi Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |


### Photosynthesis

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photosynthesis-super-camera/id6780102370)

This app utilizes multiple camera lenses simultaneously to capture enhanced detail and wider perspectives without relying on AI. It offers various capture modes and a custom editor for unique multi-lens photo adjustments, with flexible export options.

**Highlights:** Utilizes multiple lenses simultaneously, Combines lens results for enhanced detail, No generative AI used, Supports Pro iPhones with telephoto zoom, Offers SPEED and QUALITY capture modes, Custom editor for multi-lens photos, Exports in various formats including PSD and 3D

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Photosynthesis Unlimited — Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Photosynthesis Unlimited — Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Photosynthesis Unlimited — Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| Photosynthesis Unlimited — Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Threedi free?

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

### Is Photosynthesis free?

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

### Do Threedi or Photosynthesis have ads?

Neither Threedi nor Photosynthesis shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Threedi or Photosynthesis?

Threedi ships an update every 4 weeks, and Photosynthesis weekly. Most recently, Threedi was updated on November 6, 2026 and Photosynthesis on November 10, 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.*