# Sketch 3D vs Art Set 4

The clearest difference is rating: Art Set 4 at 4.6 against Sketch 3D's 2.9. Art Set 4 also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (29K vs 443). Sketch 3D's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Sketch 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Art Set 4 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Art Set 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Art Set 4 has 29K 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 63% of Art Set 4's.

Sketch 3D ships an update every 3 months, Art Set 4 every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketch 3D | Art Set 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-3d/id1029907300/reviews) | **[4.6 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-set-4/id1418530800/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 443 | **29K** |
| Positive reviews | 47.9% of reviews | **63.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 187 MB | 158 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **12.4** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Victor Ng](https://appshunter.io/developer/720041134) | [LOFOPI](https://appshunter.io/developer/326067842) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketch 3D

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

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


### Art Set 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-set-4/id1418530800)

Experience hyper-realistic digital art creation with advanced tools for painting and drawing. Explore a vast array of brushes, fluid simulations, and 3D paint effects. This app offers a customizable workspace and professional features for artists of all levels.

**Highlights:** Hyper-realistic art tools, Fluid watercolor simulation, 3D paint effects, Customizable workspace, Time-lapse video recording, PSD export, Layer masks

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎨 Realistic paint and brush simulation
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎨 Excellent oil paint and watercolor tools
- 🎨 Wide variety of art tools and materials
- 👍 Responsive and smooth performance

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Many features locked behind paywall
- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔒 Lack of layer management and export options
- 🔒 Limited brush size and customization options in free version
- 🔒 Confusing UI and hidden features

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when opening color palette or blending
- Unexpected loss of work and canvas resets
- Inability to resize canvas or change aspect ratio
- Brush size and settings not preserved when switching tools

**Requested features**

- Add more free brushes and tools
- Improve layer management and export options
- Allow more brush size and customization options in free version
- Provide better documentation and tutorials
- Add undo/redo gesture support


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketch 3D free?

Sketch 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Art Set 4 free?

Art Set 4 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sketch 3D or Art Set 4?

Art Set 4 is rated higher. Sketch 3D averages 2.9 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while Art Set 4 averages 4.6 from 29K ratings.

### Do Sketch 3D or Art Set 4 have ads?

Neither Sketch 3D nor Art Set 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sketch 3D or Art Set 4?

Sketch 3D ships an update every 3 months, and Art Set 4 every 6 days. Most recently, Sketch 3D was updated on November 6, 2026 and Art Set 4 on November 13, 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.*