Comparison

3D Modeling, Design vs AnimStarter Face Mocap

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

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.

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
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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

About

AnimStarter Face Mocap

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Capture facial animation with nothing but your iPhone ! AnimStarter Face Mocap turns your iPhone's TrueDepth camera into a face-capture rig. Record your performance, watch the blendshapes fire live as you act, and export clean animation data that drops straight onto your own 3D character. You get a solid, structured baseline in seconds ; so you spend your energy refining the acting instead of keying mouths from scratch. Built for indie animators, studio artists, and students learning character animation alike. And the app is 100% free. HOW IT WORKS - IT'S SUPER SIMPLE 1. Record. Hit record and perform. Live blendshapes show your capture in real time. 2. Transfer. Send the files to your computer; you instantly get a video reference (.mov), clean audio (.wav), animation data (.asfm), and an optional math-corrected version (_solved.asfm). 3. Animate. Import into Autodesk Maya with the companion ASFM Importer, connect your rig once, save a reusable profile, and transfer. Next time: load profile, import, done. WHAT IT CAPTURES - 52 ARKit facial blendshapes at 60 FPS - Full head position and rotation (6 axes) - A synchronized video reference (.mov) - Uncompressed, perfectly aligned audio (.wav, 16-bit / 44.1kHz) for lip-sync MADE FOR ANIMATORS - Open .asfm format — a simple, documented CSV that's easy to read and retarget - Invert L/R to instantly match any rig's left/right convention - Companion Maya importer (available separately) for one-click retargeting and reusable rig profiles OPTIONAL VERTEX SOLVER - Refines mouth, jaw, cheeks and nose straight from the face mesh for cleaner shapes - Keeps eyes, eyelids and brows on ARKit's native tracking, where it's strongest - One quick calibration per performer and you're set PRIVATE BY DESIGN - 100% on-device — your recordings never leave your iPhone - No account, no cloud, no tracking Requires an iPhone with a TrueDepth front camera (Face ID).

Screenshots

3D Modeling, Design4 screens
AnimStarter Face Mocap4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnimStarter Face Mocap at none against 3D Modeling, Design's 11. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D Modeling, Design sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. AnimStarter Face Mocap asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
3D Modeling, Design versus AnimStarter Face Mocap: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Modeling, DesignAnimStarter Face Mocap
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (5.7K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews34.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings5.7K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size115 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMagic Unicorn Inc.THIBAULT PANSIOT

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

AnimStarter Face Mocap

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

3D Modeling, Design

Subscriptions9
  • Pro Version$2.997 Days
  • Pro Version7 Days trial$5.997 Days
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$5.997 Days
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  • Pro Version$5.997 Days
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Pro Version2 variants$14.991 Month
  • Pro Version$29.991 Year
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$49.991 Year
  • Pro Version$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Access$99.99
None

AnimStarter Face Mocap

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Modeling, Design free?
3D Modeling, Design is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnimStarter Face Mocap free?
AnimStarter Face Mocap is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Modeling, Design or AnimStarter Face Mocap have ads?
Neither 3D Modeling, Design nor AnimStarter Face Mocap shows ads.

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