# 3D Modeling, Design vs Thetan Creator

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Modeling, Design at 4.5 against Thetan Creator's 3.0. 3D Modeling, Design also leads on ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (5.7K vs 2). Thetan Creator's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and review sentiment (50% vs 35%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3D Modeling, Design sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Thetan Creator sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

3D Modeling, Design holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Modeling, Design has 5.7K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 35% of 3D Modeling, Design's written reviews are positive against 50% of Thetan Creator'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 10 days, Thetan Creator every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Modeling, Design | Thetan Creator |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-modeling-design-shapeyard/id1397002448/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thetan-creator-create-and-play/id6445906128/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 34.7% of reviews | **50.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 115 MB | 268 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Unicorn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182004809) | [WOLFFUN CO., LTD](https://appshunter.io/developer/1674706819) |

## 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 (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


### Thetan Creator

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thetan-creator-create-and-play/id6445906128)

Design unique game characters and bring them to life within a gaming universe. This app offers a creative playground to customize characters with your own art style, colors, and patterns, then use them in gameplay. It provides an ever-expanding toolkit for endless creative adventures.

**Highlights:** Character design and customization, Create unique game characters, Use creations in gameplay, Intuitive tools for all skill levels, Ever-expanding creative toolkit, Personalize with art, colors, and patterns

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Creator Premium | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual Creator Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Handful of Cpoints | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pile of CPoints | $4.99 | one-time |
| Small Box of Cpoints | $9.99 | one-time |
| Big Box of Cpoint | $19.99 | one-time |
| Chest of Cpoints | $49.99 | one-time |
| Mountain of Cpoints | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Modeling, Design free?

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

### Is Thetan Creator free?

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

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

3D Modeling, Design is rated higher. 3D Modeling, Design averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while Thetan Creator averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do 3D Modeling, Design or Thetan Creator have ads?

Thetan Creator shows ads; 3D Modeling, Design does not.

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

3D Modeling, Design ships an update every 10 days, and Thetan Creator every 2 weeks. Most recently, 3D Modeling, Design was updated on October 22, 2026 and Thetan Creator on October 14, 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.*