# 3D Modeling vs Cascadeur

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cascadeur at 64% against 3D Modeling's 37%. 3D Modeling's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 327). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3D Modeling sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Cascadeur sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

3D Modeling holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Modeling has 5.7K ratings behind it against 327, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 37% of 3D Modeling's written reviews are positive against 64% of Cascadeur's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

3D Modeling ships an update every 9 days, Cascadeur monthly. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Modeling | Cascadeur |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-modeling-blender-shapeyard/id1397002448/reviews)** | [4.3 (327 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascadeur-3d-animation/id1612834671/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 327 |
| Positive reviews | 37.3% of reviews | **64.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 114 MB | 657 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) | [Nekki Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1101320102) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D Modeling

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

Create detailed 3D models on your mobile device with intuitive tools suitable for beginners and kids. Export your designs for games or 3D printing, with a vast library of downloadable models available. This subscription-based app simplifies the 3D creation process for various projects.

**Highlights:** Intuitive 3D modeling tools, Beginner and kid-friendly interface, Export for games (Roblox, Unity, Unreal), Export for 3D printing (STL, OBJ), Downloadable 3D models, Mobile sculpting and sketching

**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


### Cascadeur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cascadeur-3d-animation/id1612834671)

Create professional 3D animations with AI and physics assistance. This app simplifies posing, generates in-between frames, and adds realistic motion. Import video references and utilize augmented reality for a more immersive animation workflow.

**Highlights:** AI-assisted posing, Physics-based motion generation, AI inbetweening, Secondary motion controls, Video reference import, Augmented reality integration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cascadeur Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| Cascadeur Pro Yearly | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to animate
- 🚀 Smooth animation
- 🎨 Good for early development

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Lack of import/export options
- 🔒 Limited character and scene options
- 🐛 Issues with AI-generated animations

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes after short usage
- Incorrect character model generation from photos
- Glitches with character movements and positioning

**Requested features**

- Add more character models
- Implement import/export for custom models and animations
- Add scene editing tools (backgrounds, objects, etc.)
- Improve AI-generated animations


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Modeling free?

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

### Is Cascadeur free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 3D Modeling or Cascadeur?

3D Modeling is rated higher. 3D Modeling averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Cascadeur averages 4.3 from 327 ratings.

### Do 3D Modeling or Cascadeur have ads?

Neither 3D Modeling nor Cascadeur shows ads.

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

3D Modeling ships an update every 9 days, and Cascadeur monthly. Most recently, 3D Modeling was updated on November 12, 2026 and Cascadeur on November 12, 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.*