# MapChart App vs 3D modeling

The clearest difference is update cadence: MapChart App at weekly against 3D modeling's every 2 months. MapChart App also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 68%) and rating (4.8 vs 4.6). 3D modeling's advantage is chart position (#93 vs unranked). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MapChart App sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 3D modeling sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MapChart App holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4.8K and 14K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of MapChart App's written reviews are positive against 68% of 3D modeling's.

MapChart App ships an update weekly, 3D modeling every 2 months. Both last shipped on September 26, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapChart App | 3D modeling |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapchart-app/id1541877062/reviews)** | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-modeling-design-my-model/id1583923782/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4.8K | **14K** |
| Positive reviews | **82.7% of reviews** | 68.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#93** |
| Size | 176 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Minas Giannekas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1541877064) | [Core five, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276304756) |

## What reviewers say

### MapChart App

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapchart-app/id1541877062)

Create custom maps by coloring them with various tools and options. Save, load, and share your creations. Offers a wide selection of map types, from world and historical maps to fantasy and video game maps.

**Highlights:** Wide variety of map types, Intuitive map coloring, Customizable map elements, Save and load creations, Share to social media, Offline functionality

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MapChart Premium to Max | $2.99 | one-time |
| MapChart Premium | $4.99 | one-time |
| MapChart Premium Max | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Customizable maps
- 💡 Helpful for geography and history
- 🎨 Enjoyable to create maps

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Missing some smaller countries/regions
- 🎨 Difficulty coloring smaller areas
- 🔒 Lack of save/load functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Saved maps sometimes deleted unexpectedly
- Borders not aligning properly on some maps
- Difficulty selecting/coloring small regions

**Requested features**

- Add drawing/border editing tools
- Implement more historical map options
- Allow custom country/region creation
- Improve export/save functionality
- Add more detailed subdivision maps


### 3D modeling

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-modeling-design-my-model/id1583923782)

**Currently charting:** #93 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #144 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create 3D models and digital art on your mobile device. Sculpt, sketch, and color your designs with intuitive gesture controls and a comprehensive set of modeling tools. Export your creations in standard formats.

**Highlights:** Gesture-based 3D manipulation, Vertex, edge, and face editing tools, Sculpting and coloring capabilities, UV editor for texture placement, Material application, OBJ file import/export, Video tutorials for all tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pro | $6.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro | $39.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth performance
- 💡 Helpful tutorials
- 🎨 Good modeling tools
- 🎨 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Exporting locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Subscription model
- 🐛 Crashes and freezes
- 🔍 Unclear file management
- 🔍 Confusing controls

**Reported bugs**

- Painting issues with textures
- Inconsistent scaling behavior
- Reference images disappearing
- Inability to delete objects

**Requested features**

- Add layer management
- Improve UV mapping tools
- Implement lighting controls
- Allow importing custom models
- Add mirror/symmetry mode


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapChart App free?

MapChart App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3D modeling free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MapChart App or 3D modeling?

MapChart App is rated higher. MapChart App averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.8K ratings, while 3D modeling averages 4.6 from 14K ratings.

### Do MapChart App or 3D modeling have ads?

Neither MapChart App nor 3D modeling shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapChart App or 3D modeling?

MapChart App ships an update weekly, and 3D modeling every 2 months. Most recently, MapChart App was updated on September 26, 2026 and 3D modeling on September 26, 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.*