# Sketch 3D vs Infinite Painter

The clearest difference is price: Infinite Painter at Free against Sketch 3D's $2.99. Infinite Painter also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.9) and review sentiment (67% vs 48%). Sketch 3D's advantage is chart position (#118 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Infinite Painter is free to download; Sketch 3D costs $2.99 up front. Sketch 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Infinite Painter sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Infinite Painter holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Infinite Painter has 10K ratings behind it against 443, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of Sketch 3D's written reviews are positive against 67% of Infinite Painter's.

Sketch 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, Infinite Painter every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketch 3D | Infinite Painter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-3d/id1029907300/reviews) | **[4.1 (10K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-painter/id1146543227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 443 | **10K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **67.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#118** | — |
| Size | 188 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Victor Ng](https://appshunter.io/developer/720041134) | [Sean Brakefield](https://appshunter.io/developer/1146543226) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketch 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-3d/id1029907300)

**Currently charting:** #118 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create and animate 3D models with intuitive touch controls. Import various file formats, apply video textures, and capture animations. Share your creations with a community of designers.

**Highlights:** Design 3D models with touch, Apply video as model texture, Create 3D model animations, Import various 3D file formats, Capture movie from 3D scenes, Use True Depth Camera for face models, Share designs with community

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Keyframe Editing | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlimited Video Capturing | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Powerful 3D modeling and animation capabilities
- 🚀 Impressive features for a free app
- 👍 Potential to be a leading 3D modeling tool on iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤯 Extremely confusing and difficult to use interface
- 🤔 Lack of tutorials and instructions
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and bugs
- 👎 Steep learning curve for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to load or save projects
- Texture and color issues when importing models
- Unresponsive controls and buttons

**Requested features**

- In-app tutorials and video guides
- Improved user interface and controls
- Support for importing custom 3D models
- Ability to save and load projects reliably


### Infinite Painter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/infinite-painter/id1146543227)

Create stunning digital art with a powerful painting, sketching, and drawing app. It offers a vast array of brushes, intuitive tools, and advanced features for artists of all skill levels. Share your creations with time-lapse recordings and enjoy a seamless creative workflow.

**Highlights:** Hundreds of built-in and custom brushes, Intuitive and customizable interface, Advanced layer management, Time-lapse recording, Perspective guides, Selection and transformation tools, Color correction and filters

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Get Everything! | $3.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything! (iPhone-only) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything | $6.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything (Trial Discount) | $7.99 | one-time |
| Get Everything | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth brushstrokes
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💎 Powerful and feature-rich
- 🎨 Excellent brush and color selection
- 🖌️ Realistic painting experience

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Layers locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Lack of clear instructions and guidance
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 💰 Expensive compared to alternatives

**Reported bugs**

- Layers disappearing or becoming corrupted
- Brush behavior changing unexpectedly
- Canvas resizing causing crashes
- Inability to export projects properly

**Requested features**

- Add text tool
- Improve layer management and organization
- Implement better palm rejection
- Allow more customization of UI and tools
- Add support for Photoshop brushes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketch 3D free?

Sketch 3D costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Infinite Painter free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sketch 3D or Infinite Painter?

Infinite Painter is rated higher. Sketch 3D averages 2.9 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while Infinite Painter averages 4.1 from 10K ratings.

### Do Sketch 3D or Infinite Painter have ads?

Neither Sketch 3D nor Infinite Painter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sketch 3D or Infinite Painter?

Sketch 3D ships an update every 6 weeks, and Infinite Painter every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sketch 3D was updated on September 25, 2026 and Infinite Painter on September 26, 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.*