# 3D Modeling vs Nomad Sculpt

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nomad Sculpt at 87% against 3D Modeling's 36%. Nomad Sculpt also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and chart position (#3 vs unranked). 3D Modeling's advantage is price (Free vs $19.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

3D Modeling is free to download; Nomad Sculpt costs $19.99 up front. 3D Modeling sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Nomad Sculpt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Nomad Sculpt holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5.7K and 15K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of 3D Modeling's written reviews are positive against 87% of Nomad Sculpt's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Modeling | Nomad Sculpt |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-modeling-blender-shapeyard/id1397002448/reviews) | **[4.8 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomad-sculpt/id1519508653/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5.7K | **15K** |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews | **87.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#3** |
| Size | 114 MB | 294 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Unicorn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182004809) | [Hexanomad](https://appshunter.io/developer/1519508655) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D Modeling

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

Create detailed 3D models for games, 3D printing, or art with intuitive tools. This app simplifies 3D modeling for beginners and kids, allowing export to popular game engines and 3D printers. Explore a library of models and bring your digital creations to tangible reality.

**Highlights:** Intuitive 3D modeling tools, Sculpting and design capabilities, Export to Roblox Studio, Unity, Unreal Engine, Supports OBJ and STL formats, 3D model creation for 3D printing, Library of downloadable 3D models

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| 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 | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Version | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $14.99 | per month |
| Pro Version | $29.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $49.99 | per year |
| Pro Version | $49.99 | 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


### Nomad Sculpt

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nomad-sculpt/id1519508653)

**Currently charting:** #3 Top Paid · Graphics & Design, #97 Top Paid, #125 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create 3D models with sculpting and painting tools. Features include layers, multiresolution sculpting, and PBR rendering. Supports various export formats for your digital art.

**Highlights:** Sculpting tools (clay, flatten, smooth, trim), Vertex painting (color, roughness, metalness), Layer system for sculpting and painting, Multiresolution and voxel remeshing, Automatic UV unwrapping, PBR rendering with post-processing effects, Export/import in glTF, OBJ, STL, PLY

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Quad Remesher | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful sculpting tools
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- 💡 Impressive features for the price
- 🎨 Great for digital painting and sculpting
- 🎨 Smooth performance even on older iPads

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🐛 Issues with autosave and file management
- 🔋 High battery consumption
- 🎨 Lack of advanced features like rigging and animation
- 🎨 Steep learning curve for beginners

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when importing/exporting certain file types
- Glitches with symmetry and transform tools
- Inconsistent performance on older iPad models

**Requested features**

- Add UV mapping and unwrapping tools
- Implement a more robust autosave system
- Include rigging and animation capabilities
- Add support for more file formats (e.g., FBX)
- Improve palm rejection and gesture controls


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Modeling free?

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

### Is Nomad Sculpt free?

Nomad Sculpt costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 3D Modeling or Nomad Sculpt?

Nomad Sculpt is rated higher. 3D Modeling averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Nomad Sculpt averages 4.8 from 15K ratings.

### Do 3D Modeling or Nomad Sculpt have ads?

Neither 3D Modeling nor Nomad Sculpt shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 3D Modeling or Nomad Sculpt?

3D Modeling ships an update every 9 days, and Nomad Sculpt every 9 days. Most recently, 3D Modeling was updated on November 10, 2026 and Nomad Sculpt on November 10, 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.*