Comparison

Creat3D™ vs Shape Playground 3D

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

Head to head
About

Creat3D™

Design, customize, and visualize 3D models using augmented reality. Bring your creations to life by 3D printing them or sharing them with others. Ideal for users of all ages interested in 3D art and AR.

Highlights
  • 3D model design tools
  • Augmented reality visualization
  • Model customization and texturing
  • 3D model export (.stl, .obj)
  • AR photo sharing
  • Import 3D text
Features
Read full description

Design it, see it, print it! CreatзD™ is the coolest app for designing 3D models and experiencing AR technology! Developed for "kids" of all ages for unlimited fun. It provides a variety of tools to help you build your own 3D model collection. You can color your models add textures (in-app purchases) and customize them in so many different ways, and even import 3D text! Place your designs anywhere in your room walk around them using cutting edge Augmented Reality technology with CreatзD™, and take a photo and share it with your friends and family. Let everyone know what a great artist you are! Bring your models to life by 3D printing them (export your model to .stl format and straight onto your favorite slicer/ 3D printer. You can share your 3D models with friends and family in the most common file formats like .obj, .stl, .crtr and even .scn! Design it, see it, print it! GO CREATE!

About

Shape Playground 3D

This app allows children to design and build 3D models using colorful shapes and intuitive tools. Users can then bring their creations to life through 3D printing or augmented reality, fostering creativity and basic engineering skills.

Highlights
  • Intuitive 3D shape manipulation
  • Finger-based 3D drawing
  • Shape twisting, bulging, and squishing
  • Color and material painting
  • Augmented reality (AR) integration
  • 3D printing export
  • Step-by-step design lessons
Features
Read full description

Dream it. Build it. Print it! Shape Playground is a joyful 3D modeling studio made just for kids ages 5 to 16. Snap colorful shapes together, carve tunnels with magic holes, write your name in 3D, and turn your imagination into real objects you can hold in your hand. CREATE ANYTHING - 19 friendly shapes: blocks, balls, stars, hearts, gems and more - Draw with your finger and watch your doodle become 3D - Twist, bulge, squish and wobble shapes into silly new forms - Paint with bright colors, see-through glass, shiny gold and silver - Explore 5 magical worlds: meadow, outer space, candy land, ocean and sunset LEARN REAL 3D DESIGN - 8 step-by-step lessons: build a house, a rocket, a snowman, a castle and more - Cut holes and merge shapes together, just like real engineers - Earn badges and keep a daily building streak MAKE IT REAL - Add a keychain loop and 3D print your creation on any 3D printer - See your creation on your table with AR magic - Save photos and build a gallery of your masterpieces SAFE FOR KIDS - No ads, no chat, no account, no data collection - Everything stays on your device - Purchases are protected by a parental gate SHAPE PLAYGROUND PRO The full experience can be unlocked two ways, and both include Family Sharing: - Pro Yearly: USD 19.99 per year, auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial - Pro Lifetime: USD 9.99 one-time purchase, yours forever Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings at any time. Any unused portion of the free trial is forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://vertexlabsolutions.com/privacy Perfect for curious kids, young makers, and families with a 3D printer!

Screenshots

Creat3D™4 screens
Shape Playground 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Shape Playground 3D at Free against Creat3D™'s $2.99. Shape Playground 3D also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Creat3D™'s advantage is ratings volume (67 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

Shape Playground 3D is free to download; Creat3D™ costs $2.99 up front. Creat3D™ sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and Shape Playground 3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shape Playground 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Creat3D™ has 67 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Creat3D™ ships an update every 3 months, Shape Playground 3D every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Creat3D™ versus Shape Playground 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCreat3D™Shape Playground 3D
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating4.2 (67 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings67 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.2 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMEDIWARE CY LTDMd HASAN

Customer experience

Creat3D™

All ratings67 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral7.5%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative30.0%

Shape Playground 3D

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Creat3D™

One-time10
  • Ocean Material$0.99
  • Bricks Material$0.99
  • Lava Material$0.99
Show 7 more
  • Grass Material$0.99
  • Cork Material$0.99
  • Aluminum Material$0.99
  • Ground Material$0.99
  • Marble Material$0.99
  • Planetary System$2.99
  • All Materials$5.99
2 purchases

Shape Playground 3D

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shape Playground Pro$9.99

Questions

Is Creat3D™ free?
Creat3D™ costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Shape Playground 3D free?
Shape Playground 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Creat3D™ or Shape Playground 3D?
Shape Playground 3D is rated higher. Creat3D™ averages 4.2 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while Shape Playground 3D averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Creat3D™ or Shape Playground 3D have ads?
Neither Creat3D™ nor Shape Playground 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Creat3D™ or Shape Playground 3D?
Creat3D™ ships an update every 3 months, and Shape Playground 3D every 10 days. Most recently, Creat3D™ was updated on October 7, 2026 and Shape Playground 3D on October 14, 2026.

Other comparisons