# Sketch 3D vs ModelPlay

The clearest difference is price: ModelPlay at Free against Sketch 3D's $2.99. ModelPlay also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). Sketch 3D's advantage is ratings volume (443 vs 8) and review sentiment (48% vs 27%). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

ModelPlay is free to download; Sketch 3D costs $2.99 up front. Sketch 3D sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and ModelPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for Sketch 3D against 3.0 for ModelPlay. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sketch 3D has 443 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 48% of Sketch 3D's written reviews are positive against 27% of ModelPlay's.

Sketch 3D ships an update every 3 months, ModelPlay every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sketch 3D | ModelPlay |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.9 (443 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sketch-3d/id1029907300/reviews) | **[3.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modelplay-3d-model-viewer/id6483368492/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **443** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | **47.9% of reviews** | 27.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#119** | — |
| Size | 187 MB | 255 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Victor Ng](https://appshunter.io/developer/720041134) | [俊卿 吴](https://appshunter.io/developer/1714454254) |

## What reviewers say

### Sketch 3D

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

**Currently charting:** #119 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


### ModelPlay

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modelplay-3d-model-viewer/id6483368492)

Easily view and customize 3D models without needing professional knowledge. Import, export, and categorize various file formats, then personalize lighting, backgrounds, materials, and animations for stunning visual effects.

**Highlights:** Import/export GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, PLY, 3MF, Categorize models with folders, Customize lighting and backgrounds, Adjust model materials and textures, Play and control 3D animations, Set model position and camera angles

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ModelPlay Pro | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sketch 3D free?

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

### Is ModelPlay free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Sketch 3D or ModelPlay?

ModelPlay is rated higher. Sketch 3D averages 2.9 out of 5 from 443 ratings, while ModelPlay averages 3.0 from 8 ratings.

### Do Sketch 3D or ModelPlay have ads?

Neither Sketch 3D nor ModelPlay shows ads.

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

Sketch 3D ships an update every 3 months, and ModelPlay every 2 weeks. Most recently, Sketch 3D was updated on October 20, 2026 and ModelPlay on October 11, 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.*