# 3D Modeling, Design vs 3D Craft

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Craft at 100% against 3D Modeling, Design's 34%. 3D Craft also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). 3D Modeling, Design's advantage is ratings volume (5.7K vs 1). On price, ads, 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 3D Craft sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

3D Craft holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Modeling, Design has 5.7K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 34% of 3D Modeling, Design's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3D Craft's.

3D Modeling, Design ships an update every 10 days, 3D Craft every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Modeling, Design | 3D Craft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (5.7K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-modeling-design-shapeyard/id1397002448/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-craft-ai-3d-model-maker/id6811466883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5.7K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 34.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 115 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Magic Unicorn Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1182004809) | [Jiawen Zhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792861175) |

## 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


### 3D Craft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-craft-ai-3d-model-maker/id6811466883)

Transform text and reference images into 3D concept art and assets. Refine your creations through conversation, adjust lighting, and export your models for further use. Organize your projects in a personal library.

**Highlights:** Text-to-3D concept generation, Reference image integration, Interactive 3D model viewing, Adjustable lighting and environment, Project library for organization, Export GLB models, Share editable game briefs

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Creator Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| 200 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Modeling, Design free?

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

### Is 3D Craft free?

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

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

3D Craft is rated higher. 3D Modeling, Design averages 4.5 out of 5 from 5.7K ratings, while 3D Craft averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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

Neither 3D Modeling, Design nor 3D Craft shows ads.

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

3D Modeling, Design ships an update every 10 days, and 3D Craft every 2 days. Most recently, 3D Modeling, Design was updated on October 18, 2026 and 3D Craft on October 9, 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.*