Comparison

Shapr 3D CAD modeling vs Ctrl for iPad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Shapr 3D CAD modeling

Design and manufacture 3D models with an intuitive, multidevice CAD tool. Collaborate with teams, visualize designs in AR, and export to various formats. Work from anywhere, online or offline, with an adaptive interface that keeps your focus on creating.

Highlights
  • Multidevice CAD workflow
  • Adaptive user interface
  • Design-driven collaboration
  • Real-time AR renders
  • Extensive export/import support
  • 2D drawing output
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From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow. All platforms Pick your device and your input tool leveraging the first CAD tool envisioned for multidevice. Hybrid workflow meets cross-functional team processes with automatic sync across devices. Work from any device or offline: design and collaborate at your best, everywhere. Compact tools. Space for focus. An adaptive user interface auto-sorts tools, taking the clutter out of designing. Your focus stays front and center to eliminate clunking around and prioritize high-quality decisions. Design-driven collaboration. Make designing a reflex and visual communication second nature for the whole team. Instinctive CAD meets a visual communication bundle complete with real-time 3D renders in AR, shareable via a link for download-free viewing. Start where you are and finish strong – no expensive hardware needed. Shapr3D combines industrial-grade CAD with a user-friendly experience, including: • Siemens™ geometric Parasolid® modeling kernel and D-Cubed™ sketch engine • Export support for X_T, STEP, STL, OBJ, 2D DXF, 2D DWG, IGES, 3MF, SVG • Import support for SLDPRT, SLDASM, X_T, STEP, STL, IGES, 2D DWG, 2D DXF, JPG, PNG • Output 2D Drawings • Generate real-life scenes from your models in seconds - powered by AI Get in touch Have a question? Visit our forum: https://discourse.shapr3d.com. For support queries, please submit a request here: https://shapr3d.com/support Terms of Use: https://www.shapr3d.com/terms-of-use Privacy Policy: https://www.shapr3d.com/privacy-policy

About

Ctrl for iPad

Create, edit, and run custom control interfaces for multiple devices. Trigger commands using various protocols like MIDI, OSC, and HTTP. Share workspaces across devices and customize your interface with custom palettes and images.

Highlights
  • All-in-one interface for building and running workspaces
  • Trigger multiple commands via MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP, UDP
  • Mix and match control protocols
  • Share workspaces across devices with file sharing and AirDrop
  • Customizable control palettes and interface design
  • Support for various control elements like buttons, sliders, and crossfaders
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- All in One Build, Edit and Run. All from one interface With Ctrl there's no need to ever leave the app. Create workspaces quickly, make changes in realtime and be ready to run your workspace all with a tap of a few buttons. - Mix and Match Trigger multiple commands using multiple protocols Build advanced interfaces with the flexible rules and command system. Trigger remote devices using MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP and UDP or mix them to control multiple device types. Playback audio locally and video over HDMI and AirPlay. - Share Work between device multiple devices with ease Why limit yourself to one device? Easily import and export workspaces and share between devices with file sharing and AirDrop support. - Customise Make Ctrl your own with custom control palettes Design colour palettes for your workspaces that match specifications Use the in-app palette builder or access pre-built styles online Set custom images or logos to suit your interface Set custom background images to make a completely unique interface design Controls - Buttons that allow control with single or multiple touches - Sliders that allow control with a variable value output - Steppers that allow variable control with set intervals - Crossfaders that allow control with a variable value output - Rotaries that allow control of rotation or parametric values - Descriptors that allow for information to be added your workspace - Custom built modules that control third party hardware & software - And more Control Protocols - MIDI / Musical Instrument Digital Interface - OSC / Open Sound Control - HTTP / HTTP/1.1 Methods, Headers, Body - TCP / Transmission Control Protocol - UDP / User Datagram Protocol - Audio Playback - Video Playback - sACN / Lighting Control [BETA] API Methods - MIDI - OSC - HTTP This app is provided by default to download at no cost. This trial version is designed for users to test the basic functions of the application, production use is not supported. Outputting from Ctrl for iPad will be disabled after 5 minutes of use without a Lite, Core or Pro license. If you are looking at Ctrl for iPad for a project or installation and want to try the full features of the app, contact our team through our website.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shapr 3D CAD modeling at 4.7 against Ctrl for iPad's 3.3. Shapr 3D CAD modeling also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (34K vs 7). Ctrl for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Shapr 3D CAD modeling sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per month and Ctrl for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shapr 3D CAD modeling holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shapr 3D CAD modeling has 34K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Shapr 3D CAD modeling's written reviews are positive against 40% of Ctrl for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shapr 3D CAD modeling ships an update weekly, Ctrl for iPad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Shapr 3D CAD modeling versus Ctrl for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapr 3D CAD modelingCtrl for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (34K ratings) — better3.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews49.9% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings34K — better7
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPad
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShapr3D ZrtON LX Limited

Customer experience

Shapr 3D CAD modeling

All ratings34,020 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.7%
Written reviews736 reviews
Positive49.9%
Neutral12.2%
Negative37.9%

Ctrl for iPad

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Shapr 3D CAD modeling

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Unreliable performance after recent updates
  • Difficulty deleting or modifying existing designs
  • Inconsistent behavior when using the Apple Pencil

Requested features

6 requests
  • Add more affordable pricing tiers for hobbyists
  • Improve undo/redo functionality
  • Implement better file management and organization
  • Add support for importing/exporting more file formats
  • Enhance parametric modeling capabilities
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  • Introduce a one-time purchase option

Ctrl for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Shapr 3D CAD modeling

Subscriptions6
  • Solo Subscription14 Days trial$32.991 Month
  • Pro Subscription14 Days trial$37.991 Month
  • Business Subscription14 Days trial$59.991 Month
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  • Solo Subscription14 Days trial$249.991 Year
  • Pro Subscription14 Days trial$299.991 Year
  • Business Subscription14 Days trial$499.991 Year
6 purchases

Ctrl for iPad

One-time6
  • Lite$14.99
  • Lite to Core Upgrade$37.99
  • Core to Pro Upgrade$44.99
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  • Core$59.99
  • Lite to Pro Upgrade$84.99
  • Pro$99.99

Questions

Is Shapr 3D CAD modeling free?
Shapr 3D CAD modeling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ctrl for iPad free?
Ctrl for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Shapr 3D CAD modeling or Ctrl for iPad?
Shapr 3D CAD modeling is rated higher. Shapr 3D CAD modeling averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while Ctrl for iPad averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.
Do Shapr 3D CAD modeling or Ctrl for iPad have ads?
Neither Shapr 3D CAD modeling nor Ctrl for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shapr 3D CAD modeling or Ctrl for iPad?
Shapr 3D CAD modeling ships an update weekly, and Ctrl for iPad every 2 months. Most recently, Shapr 3D CAD modeling was updated on September 26, 2026 and Ctrl for iPad on June 1, 2026.

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