Comparison

Polydust vs 3D Model

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

Head to head
About

Polydust

This app provides comprehensive tools for 3D model manipulation, allowing users to edit vertices, edges, polygons, and objects. It supports importing and exporting FBX files, integrating with platforms like Sketchfab, and offers a supportive community with tutorials.

Highlights
  • Vertex, edge, poly, and object editing
  • Parametrized basic shape creation
  • FBX import and export
  • Sketchfab integration
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Undo/redo functionality
  • Community forum and tutorials
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Polydust gives you full control over your model mesh, being able to work in vertex, edge, poly and object model. Additionally, you can create parametrized basic shapes such as cubes, arcs, cylinders and toruses that will be a great base of your artworks. All with simple UI supported by keyboard shortcuts. With Polydust, you can import and export FBX models - including integration with Sketchfab that lets you publish your creation in a matter of seconds. Last, but not least, Polydust has a great and active community: a forum and Youtube channel with tons of video tutorials. You can easily contribute to it thanks to ReplayKit integration. All the features: PROJECT BROWSER - add/rename/delete new scene and project SCENE VIEW: General: - save and close/continue - auto-save - undo/redo - objects hierarchy Gizmos: - move - rotate - scale All gizmos with relative / absolute mode and optional snapping. Selection: - add to a new container - explode container - grow selection - shrink selection - select edge loop - select none - select all - invert selection - modes of selection: default / add / subtract Vertex operations: - weld (custom distance) - connect (option: to first) - collapse - split - fill hole (option: entire hole) Edge operations: - connect centers - bridge - insert edge loop - subdivide (custom number of subdivisions) - bevel (custom distance) - extrude (custom distance, options: as group, manifold) - fill a hole (option: entire hole) Poly operations: - slice plane - triangulate - swap edge - remove cross edges - unify normals - flip normals - detach - subdivide - bevel (custom distance) - extrude - delete Object operations - merge - mirror (custom axes: x / y / z, options: duplicate, mode: copy/instance) - smooth - duplicate (mode: copy / instance) - delete Object materials: - color - smoothness - metallic Object properties: - name - symmetry mode (custom distance and axes: x / y / z, option: snap vertex to plane) - for lights: intensity, range, flare, no / soft / hard shadows Add object: - box (custom width, height and length) - cylinder (custom axis divisions, radius, height and height cuts) - sphere (custom radius and subdivisions) - plane (custom width, height, width cuts and height cuts) - cone (custom radius, height and subdivisions) - image reference - point light - directional light - empty container - FBX model (from iTunes file sharing folder) Scene settings: - background (mode: solid / gradient) - background lighting - ambient light Camera settings: - bloom (custom intensity and threshold) - vignette (custom intensity and smoothness) - depth of field (custom focus distance and aperture) Record settings: - record - pause - option: record microphone Export settings: - scene to PNG (custom width and height) - scene to FBX - scene to Sketchfab (with login) Integrations: - Sketchfab upload - keyboard shortcuts - Swiftpoint mouse Community: - forum - Youtube channel with tutorials MORE INFORMATION Privacy Policy & Terms of Use - https://www.polydust.com/terms-use-privacy-policy/ SUBSCRIPTION: Polydust subscription payments can be made on a monthly (Full Access Monthly) or yearly basis (Full Access Yearly with 14-Days Free Trial). Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period in your Account Settings. An account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once renewal has been initiated. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. Pricing may vary by location.

About

3D Model

Transform images or text descriptions into detailed 3D models using advanced AI. This app offers an intuitive interface for creating and saving 3D assets quickly, suitable for both beginners and experienced creators.

Highlights
  • Generate 3D models from images
  • Create 3D models from text descriptions
  • Advanced AI for accurate model creation
  • View and save generated 3D models
  • Intuitive iOS design
Features
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3D Model – AI Model Generator makes creating 3D content simple and accessible using advanced AI technology. Users can generate detailed 3D models by uploading an image or by describing an object using text, transforming ideas and visuals into structured 3D assets within minutes. The app is designed with a clean, intuitive interface to support both beginners and experienced creators. Created for designers, developers, and hobbyists, 3D Model – AI Model Generator focuses on efficiency, accuracy, and ease of use. All features are presented in a professional, privacy-conscious manner and follow Apple’s App Store guidelines. Whether starting from an image or a text prompt, the app provides a streamlined way to explore and create 3D models directly on iOS devices. Functionality : - Generate 3D models by uploading an image. - Create 3D models from text descriptions using AI. - Advanced AI technology for accurate model creation. - View generated 3D models directly within the app. - Save generated 3D models for later use. - Simple and intuitive design optimized for iOS. Users need to purchase premium subscription of the app to generate photos and access all the premium features of the app. https://appsatrubylakhani.blogspot.com/2024/08/ruby-lakhanis-privacy-policy.html https://appsatrubylakhani.blogspot.com/2024/08/terms-of-use.html

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Polydust at 3.6 against 3D Model's 2.3. Polydust also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 0%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). 3D Model's advantage is device support. On price and in-app purchases 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. Polydust sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 3D Model sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Polydust holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Polydust has 63 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of Polydust's written reviews are positive against 0% of 3D Model's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Polydust versus 3D Model: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolydust3D Model
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (63 ratings) — better2.3 (3 ratings)
Positive reviews41.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings63 — better3
Update frequency—Every 8 months
Ads—Yes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Devices—iPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPeter SzwachRuby Lakhani

Customer experience

Polydust

Written reviews39 reviews
Positive41.0%
Neutral15.4%
Negative43.6%

3D Model

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Polydust

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Full Access (Yearly)14 Days trial$14.991 Year
4 purchases

3D Model

Subscriptions2
  • 3d modeler one week$4.997 Days
  • 3d modeler one year$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • 3d modeler 200 credits$14.99
  • 3d modeler 400 credits$29.99

Questions

Is Polydust free?
Polydust is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Model free?
3D Model is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Polydust or 3D Model?
Polydust is rated higher. Polydust averages 3.6 out of 5 from 63 ratings, while 3D Model averages 2.3 from 3 ratings.

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