# Project Preview vs Graphite 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Graphite 3D at 60% against Project Preview's 0%. Graphite 3D also leads on rating (3.7 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). Project Preview's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Project Preview sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Graphite 3D sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Graphite 3D holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Project Preview's written reviews are positive against 60% of Graphite 3D's.

Project Preview ships an update every 2 months, Graphite 3D every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Project Preview | Graphite 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-preview/id1517699708/reviews) | **[3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graphite-3d/id1523391511/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 86 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [omar garcia](https://appshunter.io/developer/1102516985) | [Graphite Design Labs Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1237789281) |

## What reviewers say

### Project Preview

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/project-preview/id1517699708)

Visualize your custom Iron Works projects before they're built. This app lets you preview gates, fences, and doors on your own project site photos, offering over 50 designs and the ability to submit your own. Save and share your design ideas with ease.

**Highlights:** Real-time project previews, Variety of gate, fence, and door designs, Upload your own project site photos, Stretch designs to fit, Save and share design previews, Submit custom designs

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Features - One Month | $9.99 | per month |
| All Features - Six Months | $49.99 | per 6 months |
| All Features - One Year | $79.99 | per year |


### Graphite 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/graphite-3d/id1523391511)

Design 3D models and CAD drawings using augmented reality. Collaborate live with others in a shared virtual space, draw, and walk around your creations. Export your work to popular desktop applications.

**Highlights:** Augmented reality 3D modeling, Collaborative design, Spatial CAD drawings, Export to desktop formats, Photo and video capture, Live customer support

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Subscription (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Pro Subscription (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Tip the Developer (A Little) | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tip the Developer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gen AI (100 credits) | $14.99 | one-time |
| Pro Purchase | $29.99 | one-time |
| Tip the Developer (A Lot) | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Project Preview free?

Project Preview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Graphite 3D free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Project Preview or Graphite 3D?

Graphite 3D is rated higher. Project Preview averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Graphite 3D averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Project Preview or Graphite 3D have ads?

Neither Project Preview nor Graphite 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Project Preview or Graphite 3D?

Project Preview ships an update every 2 months, and Graphite 3D every 9 days. Most recently, Project Preview was updated on October 15, 2026 and Graphite 3D 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.*