Patchwork Explorer vs Modeler 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Patchwork Explorer
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With Patchwork Explorer, use your device to explore your photorealistic 3D models, all of their functions, and the rendering quality. Lumiscapheβs photorealistic 3D models are trusted by leading industry designers and engineers from many sectors: automotive, aeronautics, transportation, lifestyle & luxury goods, industrial equipment, consumer goods, architecture & construction, design & studio work, and emerging industries. - Photorealistic real-time rendering - Augmented reality - UHD/Retina resolutions supported natively This app requires a preexisting Lumiscaphe account.
Modeler 3D
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Modeler 3D is in the tradition of OpenSCAD and JSCAD a programmatic 3D modeling tool. In contrary to those two, the well known Lua-script language is used. Primary target devices are the latest, powerful M1 iPads, which calls for professional, native CAD tools. This need shall be fulfilled by Modeler 3D. Honestly speaking, Modeler 3D is not there yet, but will quickly evolve. Designs can be exported as OBJ and STL in high quality and full resolution. Features: - 2D objects: Circle, Square, Rectangle, Isogon, Text, Arbitrary Path, Sketch consisting of multiple paths - 2D modifiers: translate, rotate, scale - 2D object operations: union - 3D objects: Cube, Cone, Sphere, Cylinder - 3D modifiers: translate, rotate, scale, center - 3D object operations: union, intersection, subtract, xor - 2D to 3D: extrude, loft - 2D applied to 3D: Pocket - Native CSG engine written in Swift - Export: OBJ, STL, PNG and code - Live updates of computed 3D models - Color support: - Multi-Window Support - Drag And Drop between Projects and from File Manager We are looking forward to your feedback.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Modeler 3D at every 4 days against Patchwork Explorer's every 6 months. Patchwork Explorer's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Patchwork Explorer ships an update every 6 months, Modeler 3D every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Patchwork Explorer | Modeler 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 4 days β better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 331 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lumiscaphe | Vicinity International GmbH |
In-app purchases
Patchwork Explorer
No in-app purchases
Modeler 3D
No in-app purchases
Questions
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