3D Modeling, Design vs MobileCap
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D Modeling, Design
This app offers intuitive 3D modeling tools for creating detailed models on mobile devices. It's suitable for beginners, kids, and professionals, with features for game development and 3D printing. Export your designs for use in popular game engines or to bring them to life with a 3D printer.
- Intuitive 3D modeling tools
- Sculpting capabilities
- 3D model export (OBJ, STL)
- Game development asset creation
- 3D printing model preparation
- Beginner-friendly interface
- Model library for printing
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Try the subscription-based 3D modeling app Shapeyard! Whether it’s 3D modeling on iPhone or 3D modeling for iPad – Shapeyard lets you create detailed 3D models using easy and intuitive tools that simplify 3D modeling for beginners and even make it accessible for kids. Shapeyard’s 3D modeling tools are perfect for 3D modeling for games. If you’re wondering how to make a game, start modeling with Shapeyard and export 3D models into Roblox Studio, Unity, and Unreal Engine through the OBJ or STL formats. Elevate your 3D printing endeavors with Shapeyard, the premier mobile iOS app designed to bring your creations to life. Seamlessly create intricate 3D models for 3D printing using our intuitive tools. Unleash your imagination and explore a world of possibilities as you discover an array of 3D models that you can readily download and print in 3D. Shapeyard empowers both beginners and experts to craft the best 3D prints, providing a platform to turn 3D printing models into tangible reality. Whether you’re a seasoned designer or just embarking on your 3D printing journey, Shapeyard offers an extensive selection of 3D printing ideas and files, catering to your every need. With Shapeyard, the world of 3D printing is at your fingertips – explore, create, and print with unparalleled ease. Easily create and 3D print your models. Shapeyard allows you to export your creations into slicers and seamlessly transition to 3D printing for tangible results with unparalleled ease. Terms of Use: https://www.shapeyard.org/info/terms_of_use Privacy Policy: https://www.shapeyard.org/info/privacy_policy
MobileCap
Record 3D animations using your iOS device's camera with real-time full body tracking. Refine and export animations as FBX files or rotation data for use in 3D software and game engines.
- Real-time full body 14-point tracking
- ARKit powered motion capture
- Export as FBX animation files
- Export as CSV rotation data
- In-app animation preview and refinement
- LiDAR support for accuracy
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Instead of buying an expensive and cumbersome motion capture suit, or tediously animating by hand, record 3D animations with nothing more than your iOS device! Powered by ARKit, MobileCap allows for full body 14-point tracking in real time from your device's camera. Once you've completed a capture, make refinements with a comprehensive set of export options, preview your adjustments in the app, and then export the capture as an FBX animation file that can be used in all common 3D modeling programs and game engines, or as a CSV spreadsheet full of rotation data. Use a LiDAR enabled device such as the iPhone 12 Pro or iPad Pro 2020 or later for more accurate tracking. Note: Body tracking functionality requires an A12 Bionic processor. This is limited to the iPhone Xs and Xs Max, iPhone XR, iPad mini 5th generation, iPad Air 3rd generation, iPad Pro (2018), and any newer devices. However, all other app functionality can be evaluated on other devices.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 3D Modeling, Design at 4.5 against MobileCap's 3.7. 3D Modeling, Design also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 204). MobileCap's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (55% vs 34%). On price, 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
Both are free to download. 3D Modeling, Design sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and MobileCap sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
3D Modeling, Design holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Modeling, Design has 5.7K ratings behind it against 204, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 34% of 3D Modeling, Design's written reviews are positive against 55% of MobileCap's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
3D Modeling, Design ships an update every 9 days, MobileCap every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D Modeling, Design | MobileCap |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.5 (5.7K ratings) — better | 3.7 (204 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 33.8% of reviews | 54.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K — better | 204 |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 113 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Magic Unicorn Inc. | William Chilcote |
Customer experience
3D Modeling, Design
MobileCap
User reviews
3D Modeling, Design
From 5.7K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🚀 Convenient for mobile 3D modeling
- 👍 Good for 3D printing projects
- 👍 Impressive results for a mobile app
Room to improve
- 🔒 Requires subscription to access core features
- 🔒 Limited functionality without paid plan
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches reported
- 🐛 Unreliable saving and exporting
- 🔋 High resource consumption
MobileCap
From 204 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- ⭐ Very good
- 🎉 Good effort
- 🤩 Great and amazing
- 🙌 Awesome
- 👍 Nice
Room to improve
- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🤔 Hard to use
- 🙅♀️ Difficult to figure out
- 🚫 Doesn't work on my device
- 💰 Requires payment to export
Bugs and requests
3D Modeling, Design
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes when trying to create models
- Inability to save progress
- Unreliable face tracking and scanning
- Compatibility issues on older devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to customize avatars
- Improve sculpting and modeling tools
- Integrate with other 3D platforms
- Provide more free content and features
- Improve stability and reduce bugs
MobileCap
Reported bugs
5 issues- Rig doesn't move correctly when bending over
- Feet tracking issues causing sliding
- Spinning/jittery motion capture
- Crashes during recording
- Incompatibility with certain devices
Requested features
5 requests- Add ability to flip camera
- Include option to create custom characters
- Provide more detailed tutorials
- Enable free export of captured animations
- Improve overall tracking and stability
In-app purchases
3D Modeling, Design
- Pro Version$2.997 Days
- Pro Version3 Days trial$5.997 Days
- Pro Version$5.997 Days
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- Pro Version2 variants$14.991 Month
- Pro Version3 Days trial$19.991 Month
- Pro Version$29.991 Year
- Pro Version3 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pro Version$39.991 Year
- Lifetime Access$99.99
MobileCap
- Export Unlock$4.99
Questions
Is 3D Modeling, Design free?
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