# 3D Modeling, Design vs MobileCap

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.

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. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Modeling, Design | MobileCap |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-modeling-design-shapeyard/id1397002448/reviews)** | [3.7 (204 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilecap/id1489118323/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 204 |
| Positive reviews | 33.9% of reviews | **54.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 113 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Unicorn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182004809) | [William Chilcote](https://appshunter.io/developer/1488058967) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D Modeling, Design

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-modeling-design-shapeyard/id1397002448)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Version | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $19.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $39.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $39.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Access | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 🚀 Convenient for mobile 3D modeling
- 👍 Good for 3D printing projects
- 👍 Impressive results for a mobile app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Requires subscription to access core features
- 🔒 Limited functionality without paid plan
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches reported
- 🐛 Unreliable saving and exporting
- 🔋 High resource consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when trying to create models
- Inability to save progress
- Unreliable face tracking and scanning
- Compatibility issues on older devices

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mobilecap/id1489118323)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Export Unlock | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ⭐ Very good
- 🎉 Good effort
- 🤩 Great and amazing
- 🙌 Awesome
- 👍 Nice

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Glitchy
- 🤔 Hard to use
- 🙅‍♀️ Difficult to figure out
- 🚫 Doesn't work on my device
- 💰 Requires payment to export

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Modeling, Design free?

3D Modeling, Design is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MobileCap free?

MobileCap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 3D Modeling, Design or MobileCap?

3D Modeling, Design is rated higher. 3D Modeling, Design averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while MobileCap averages 3.7 from 204 ratings.

### Do 3D Modeling, Design or MobileCap have ads?

Neither 3D Modeling, Design nor MobileCap shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3D Modeling, Design or MobileCap?

3D Modeling, Design ships an update every 9 days, and MobileCap every 4 months. Most recently, 3D Modeling, Design was updated on September 25, 2026 and MobileCap on September 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*