Comparison

3Draw Modeling vs DIY

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

Head to head
About

3Draw Modeling

Create and edit 3D models on your mobile device with a comprehensive toolkit. Offers advanced tools for vertices, edges, and faces, along with smart visual controls and intuitive touch gestures for seamless workflow.

Highlights
  • Advanced 3D toolkit
  • 20+ Pro Tools
  • Deep editing modes
  • Smart visual control
  • Real-time transforms
  • Touch-first design
  • Export to OBJ
Features
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3Draw – Your Pocket 3D Studio Key Features: ● Advanced 3D Toolkit Instantly create 6 primitives (Cube/Sphere/Cylinder etc.) with adjustable dimensions & subdivisions 20+ Pro Tools: Edge Loops/Softening/Hole Filling/Multi-Extrusion/Vertex Welding Deep editing modes for Vertices, Edges & Faces with collapse/connect/flip normal ● Smart Visual Control Switch between Smooth Shading, Wireframe & Isolation views Real-time transforms: Position/Rotation/Scale/Mirror with numeric input Precision Assist: Grid/Endpoint/Center snap + Angle constraints ● Touch-First Design Intuitive gesture controls built for iPad & iPhone Unlimited Undo/Redo safeguards your workflow Export to OBJ for seamless pipeline integration Why 3Draw? Break free from desktop limitations! Designed for 3D artists, indie developers, and designers who demand professional tools on the go. Sculpt, refine, and iterate anywhere with studio-grade power in your fingertips. Download now and turn ideas into 3D masterpieces! [description of automatic subscription service] 1. Subscription service: a) 3draws Pro continuous monthly package (1 month) b) 3draws Pro continuous package year (1 year) 2. Subscription price: a) The product price of 3draws Pro continuous monthly package: $1.39 per month b) The price of 3draws Pro continuous package is $13.90 per year 3. Payment: after the user confirms the purchase and makes payment, it will be credited to the iTunes account 4. Automatic renewal: the Apple iTunes account will be deducted within 24 hours before its expiration. After the deduction is successful, the subscription period will be postponed by one subscription period 5. Turn off the service: you can go to "iTunes Store and app store" - > click "Apple ID", select "view Apple ID", enter the "account settings" page, and click "subscription" to manage the automatic subscription service. If you need to cancel, you can turn off the service 24 hours before the end of each billing cycle, and no charge will be deducted within 24 hours before the expiration Terms of use: http://www.3draws.com/en/TermsOfUse.html Privacy Policy: http://www.3draws.com/en/PrivacyPolicy.html

About

DIY

Design and plan your DIY projects in 3D with this intuitive CAD software. Utilize extensive libraries of components, materials, and colors to visualize your creations before you build. Easily import models from other programs and share high-resolution images of your designs.

Highlights
  • 3D project planning and drawing
  • Extensive component libraries (wood, metal, glass, etc.)
  • Drag-and-drop interface
  • Import various 3D model formats (FBX, OBJ, STL, etc.)
  • Realistic materials and colors
  • Imperial and metric measurement systems
  • High-resolution photo function
Features
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Do you have an idea, would you like to do some handicrafts yourself? Are you planning a project in your own home, maybe you want to build your own table, porch or cabinet? Are you still looking for suitable software to plan your project and draw it in advance, preferably in 3D? Then the DIY CAD Designer is for you! Download the DIY CAD Designer today and make your project fun. The DIY CAD Designer has numerous libraries so you can simply drag and drop wooden beams, boards, sheets, rods and much more into your 3D scene to construct your project. You can also use the importer to import models from other programs for use in your project. With DIY CAD Designer you can import the following formats: - FBX - OBJ -GLTF2 - STL - PLY - 3MF Numerous libraries make your work easier. The DIY CAD Designer includes the following component libraries: - Base - Wood - metal - Glass - Stone - components There are also numerous materials and colors that will help you to implement your planning realistically. The editing functions allow you to change components quickly and easily. Rotate, scale, position or copy your components. Choose between imperial [ft] or metric [m] measurement system. At the push of a button you can change your view, whether orthogonal or perspective, depending on the application. Quick viewing angles such as top view, front view or side view are also possible. With the 3D dimensioning system, you can very quickly read all the information you want from your construction. The photo function allows you to create and share high-resolution images of your project. So what are you waiting for? Download DIY CAD Designer now and take full advantage! I wish you a lot of fun with the DIY CAD Designer!

Screenshots

3Draw Modeling4 screens
DIY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: DIY at 4.1 against 3Draw Modeling's 2.2. DIY also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 3Draw Modeling's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. 3Draw Modeling sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per month and DIY sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DIY holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 25 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of 3Draw Modeling's written reviews are positive against 50% of DIY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3Draw Modeling ships an update every 2 weeks, DIY every 5 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3Draw Modeling versus DIY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3Draw ModelingDIY
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (13 ratings)4.1 (25 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1325 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB242 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer诚 张Sebastian Kemper

Customer experience

3Draw Modeling

All ratings13 ratings
Positive30.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative69.2%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative64.3%

DIY

All ratings25 ratings
Positive76.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

3Draw Modeling

Subscriptions4
  • Monthly subscription$1.391 Month
  • Monthly subscription$2.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$13.901 Year
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  • Annual subscription$24.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full version$99.99
4 purchases

DIY

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Version$17.991 Month
  • Pro Version (year)$29.991 Year
  • Pro Version (year)3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Version$8.99

Questions

Is 3Draw Modeling free?
3Draw Modeling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DIY free?
DIY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3Draw Modeling or DIY?
DIY is rated higher. 3Draw Modeling averages 2.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while DIY averages 4.1 from 25 ratings.
Do 3Draw Modeling or DIY have ads?
DIY shows ads; 3Draw Modeling does not.
Which is updated more often, 3Draw Modeling or DIY?
3Draw Modeling ships an update every 2 weeks, and DIY every 5 months. Most recently, 3Draw Modeling was updated on November 3, 2026 and DIY on November 3, 2026.

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