Shapr 3D CAD modeling vs Caesium
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Shapr 3D CAD modeling
Design and collaborate on 3D models and drawings across multiple devices, even offline. This intuitive CAD tool offers a clutter-free interface and real-time 3D renders for seamless visual communication and a powerful design workflow from concept to manufacturing.
- Multidevice and offline CAD workflow
- Adaptive, clutter-free user interface
- Design-driven collaboration with real-time renders
- Export and import for various file formats
- Output 2D drawings
- Siemens Parasolid modeling kernel
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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 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
Caesium
This app offers simple and effortless time-tracking for professionals and freelancers. It provides real-time or retrospective tracking, detailed statistics, and reminders. Data can be synchronized via iCloud and exported to CSV files.
- Real-time or retrospective time-tracking
- Statistics and history
- Task reminders
- iCloud synchronization
- CSV import/export
- FaceID/TouchID authentication
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Caesium is simple and effortless time-tracking for workers, clerks and freelancers. Features: • Real-time or retrospective time-tracking • Statistics and history • Reminders to finish active tasks • iCloud synchronization • Import from and export to CSV files • Optional authentication with FaceID / TouchID • Full features without in-app purchases or subscriptions
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shapr 3D CAD modeling at 52% against Caesium's 0%. Shapr 3D CAD modeling also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.7 vs 3.0). Caesium's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On ads and iOS requirement 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
Shapr 3D CAD modeling is free to download; Caesium costs $2.99 up front. Shapr 3D CAD modeling sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per month. Caesium asks for nothing beyond the download.
Shapr 3D CAD modeling holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shapr 3D CAD modeling has 34K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of Shapr 3D CAD modeling's written reviews are positive against 0% of Caesium's.
Shapr 3D CAD modeling ships an update weekly, Caesium every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Shapr 3D CAD modeling | Caesium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $2.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (34K ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 52.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 34K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2.1 GB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Shapr3D Zrt | Sebastian Staudt |
Customer experience
Shapr 3D CAD modeling
Caesium
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
Caesium
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Shapr 3D CAD modeling
- 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
Caesium
No in-app purchases
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