Comparison

Voxel Max vs Mega Voxels

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

Head to head
About

Voxel Max

Create detailed 3D models using a voxel editor with an intuitive interface. Build anything imaginable, from game assets to metaverse art, and bring your creations to life with augmented reality. Export your work in various formats or sync across devices.

Highlights
  • Advanced voxel editor
  • Intuitive interface
  • Augmented Reality (AR) integration
  • Extensive material and color options
  • Multiple export formats
  • Cross-device cloud syncing
  • AI-powered asset generation
Features
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Build, paint, render, and export detailed voxel worlds on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Voxel Max combines approachable controls with powerful tools for artists, game developers, hobbyists, and first-time creators. Place individual voxels, drag to build larger forms, or use fast shape brushes to block out ideas quickly. Start from scratch or begin with a library of prefab people, furniture, vegetation, architecture, and more. BUILD AND EDIT • Create in a 256 × 256 × 256 voxel workspace • Paint with fast SDF brushes and pressure-sensitive controls • Combine 255 colors with eight material layers for up to 2,040 color-and-material variations • Fine-tune textures, materials, and visual effects • See material changes rendered in real time • Zoom in for precise edits or out to manage complete scenes • Save creations as reusable assets for cloning and scene building RENDER AND PRESENT • Preview creations in augmented reality on iPhone and iPad • Capture photos and videos of your work in the world around you • Use ray-traced lighting and shadows on supported Metal GPUs • Explore Marching Cubes, Outline, and Curvature rendering effects • Add backgrounds and replay your build as a time-lapse in Presenter View IMPORT, EXPORT, AND SHARE • Import and export MagicaVoxel and Qubicle scenes • Import USDZ and GLB scenes and convert them into editable voxel art • Export PNG, Voxel Max Asset Pack, SCNZ, DAE, FBX, GLB, OBJ, STL, and USDZ • Work across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud syncing FOUNDRY Turn images into 3D assets with Foundry AI, and scan real-world objects on supported devices. AI generation may require a third-party account. From a single voxel to a complete scene, Voxel Max gives you the tools to create wherever inspiration strikes.

About

Mega Voxels

Create 3D pixel art and voxel art with a comprehensive editor. Design intricate scenes, build with blocks, and animate your creations. Share your 3D models and artwork through photos, videos, and augmented reality.

Highlights
  • Full-featured voxel editor
  • Pixel art editor
  • Dozens of tools and brushes
  • Hundreds of 3D voxel models
  • Create video animations
  • Augmented Reality (AR) viewing
  • Import/Export common 3D formats
Features
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Mega Voxels is an easy-to-use 3D pixel art maker, voxel editor & pixel art editor that lets you create 3D pixel art, voxel art & pixel art. You can then share your creations through photos and videos. Connect with friends and share what you make with 3D pixels, voxels and pixels. Features: - Full-Featured Voxel Editor for creating voxel art and 3D pixel art - Complete Pixel Art Editor for drawing pixel art - Dozens of tools and brushes for block building including Pencil, Bucket Fill and Magic Wand - Hundreds of 3D voxel models to explore in Library: castles, cars, animals, spaceships, houses, food and more - Play fun games like a jumping game using your own voxel models - New mini-games added regularly to the app - Simple to build with blocks using one hand for on the go - Easy to color blocks with simple touch controls. Choose your color palette and tap to paint. - Draw complex 3D scenes using voxels (volumetric pixels) - Voxel builder supports Unlimited World Size - Import & Export models to common formats including MagicaVoxel VOX, Wavefront OBJ and PNG - Build massive 3d block sets with multiple grid support - Craft and Build your own City out of voxel blocks - Make and Save video animations to MP4 - Powerful 3D Pixel Art Editor with 3d model maker abilities - Preview and Render 3D Voxel Models in Real-time - With Screen Lock the app becomes a useful pixel editor - View and display your 3d design in Augmented Reality (AR) - Use portrait mode and Landscape mode for Phones & Tablets - Save files for 3d artwork locally and on the cloud - 3D modeling support for mouse and keyboard - Enhanced Pen Support to build with blocks - Completely Functional Mobile Voxel Editor App that supports both touch and pen - Voxel Brush supports adding a single 3d pixel as well as multiple 3d pixels - Simplified controls allow for block building using one hand - Play Fun Block Games with any of your voxel models or 3D art - Easy Block Builder with Cutting-Edge Building Tools - Build Your Own 3D Model on your Phone or Tablet - Supports Importing pixel art sprites into the 3d pixel art editor - Exported 3D Models and 3D art can be imported into popular 3D modeling software such as 3ds Max + Maya + Blender + Tinkercad + MagicaVoxel + VoxEdit + Fancade + Blockbench

Screenshots

Voxel Max4 screens
Mega Voxels4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mega Voxels at Free against Voxel Max's $9.99. Mega Voxels also leads on ratings volume (1.8K vs 40) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.1). Voxel Max's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and ads (none vs shown). On rating, update cadence and device support 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

Mega Voxels is free to download; Voxel Max costs $9.99 up front. Mega Voxels sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Voxel Max asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Voxel Max against 4.8 for Mega Voxels. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mega Voxels has 1.8K ratings behind it against 40, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 82% of Voxel Max's written reviews are positive against 71% of Mega Voxels's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Voxel Max ships an update every 3 weeks, Mega Voxels every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Voxel Max versus Mega Voxels: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVoxel MaxMega Voxels
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (40 ratings)4.8 (1.8K ratings)
Positive reviews82.1% of reviews — better71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings401.8K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#38 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size234 MB165 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAdrian AndrecaGo Real Games, LLC

Customer experience

Voxel Max

All ratings40 ratings
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive82.1%
Neutral3.6%
Negative14.3%

Mega Voxels

All ratings1,821 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral2.3%
Negative2.6%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral3.6%
Negative25.0%

Bugs and requests

Voxel Max

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mega Voxels

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Files randomly disappearing
  • App crashing and losing progress
  • Issues with importing/exporting models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add undo/redo functionality
  • Improve file export options
  • Expand free content and features
  • Add more tutorials and learning resources
  • Improve stability and reduce crashes

In-app purchases

None

Voxel Max

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mega Voxels

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Premium$1.997 Days
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium7 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Voxel Max free?
Voxel Max costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mega Voxels free?
Mega Voxels is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Voxel Max or Mega Voxels?
Voxel Max and Mega Voxels are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 40 and 1.8K ratings respectively.
Do Voxel Max or Mega Voxels have ads?
Mega Voxels shows ads; Voxel Max does not.
Which is updated more often, Voxel Max or Mega Voxels?
Voxel Max ships an update every 3 weeks, and Mega Voxels every 2 weeks. Most recently, Voxel Max was updated on September 24, 2026 and Mega Voxels on September 21, 2026.

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