Comparison

Shapr 3D CAD modeling vs G

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 collaborate on 3D models and drawings from any device, even offline. This intuitive CAD tool offers a clutter-free interface and real-time 3D renders in AR for seamless visual communication. Export and import a wide range of file formats for a complete design-to-manufacturing workflow.

Highlights
  • Multidevice and offline capability
  • Adaptive, clutter-free user interface
  • Real-time 3D renders in AR
  • Extensive import/export file format support
  • Output 2D Drawings
  • Design-driven collaboration
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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

About

G

Easily view and convert CNC machine code files on your mobile device. Supports various export formats like PDF, SVG, DXF, and IGES. Load files directly from compressed archives for convenient access.

Highlights
  • View GCODE, CNC, CN & NGC files
  • Export to PDF, SVG, DXF, IGES
  • Load from ZIP or RAR files
  • Pan, zoom, and rotate graphics
  • Lightweight and fast
Features
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G-Code Viewer & Converter is a great light app to quickly view GCODE, CNC, CN & NGC files Features: - Export to PDF, SVG, DXF, IGES. - Load from a ZIP or RAR file. - Graphic operations for panning, zooming & rotating. Please contact us for support, questions or feature requests. support@boviosoft.com

Screenshots

Shapr 3D CAD modeling4 screens
G4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shapr 3D CAD modeling at Free against G's $1.99. Shapr 3D CAD modeling also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 37 months). G's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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

Shapr 3D CAD modeling is free to download; G costs $1.99 up front. Shapr 3D CAD modeling sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $32.99 per month. G asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of Shapr 3D CAD modeling's written reviews are positive against 33% of G's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shapr 3D CAD modeling ships an update every 5 days, G every 37 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Shapr 3D CAD modeling versus G: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapr 3D CAD modelingG
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.7 (34K ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.5% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings34K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 37 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.7 GB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShapr3D ZrtVictor Bovio

Customer experience

Shapr 3D CAD modeling

All ratings34,229 ratings
Positive94.8%
Neutral1.5%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews786 reviews
Positive50.5%
Neutral12.6%
Negative36.9%

G

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

G

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
None

G

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shapr 3D CAD modeling free?
Shapr 3D CAD modeling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is G free?
G costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shapr 3D CAD modeling or G?
Shapr 3D CAD modeling is rated higher. Shapr 3D CAD modeling averages 4.7 out of 5 from 34K ratings, while G averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Shapr 3D CAD modeling or G have ads?
Neither Shapr 3D CAD modeling nor G shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shapr 3D CAD modeling or G?
Shapr 3D CAD modeling ships an update every 5 days, and G every 37 months. Most recently, Shapr 3D CAD modeling was updated on October 29, 2026 and G on October 24, 2026.

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