Comparison

Modeler 3D vs PRO.FILE FLEX 3D

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

Head to head
About

Modeler 3D

This app allows users to create 3D models using a programmatic approach with Lua scripting. It supports a wide range of 2D and 3D objects and operations, with export options for common file formats. Designed for powerful iPads, it aims to be a professional CAD tool.

Highlights
  • Lua scripting for 3D modeling
  • Extensive 2D and 3D object creation
  • CSG operations (union, subtract, etc.)
  • 2D to 3D conversion (extrude, loft)
  • OBJ and STL export
  • Live model updates
  • Multi-Window and Drag & Drop support
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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.

About

PRO.FILE FLEX 3D

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With the official PRO.FILE FLEX app you get easy and fast access to documents, parts, folders, tasks and projects of your PRO.FILE installation. Search even large data sets at amazing speed easily and conveniently directly from your smartphone or tablet. Use the note functions of the app to create mobile photos with your smartphone and upload them to PRO.FILE via the app. With the document scan, you can save important contract documents in PRO.FILE on the go, which are immediately available to your colleagues. You can also benefit from the structured way of working in PRO.FILE via the note functions: You save your notes directly in the PRO.FILE structures, for example in a project of your choice. Please note: To use this app in your PRO.FILE environment, you need active PRO.FILE FLEX licences and an existing PRO.FILE installation. A free trial access is available.

Screenshots

PRO.FILE FLEX 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Modeler 3D at every 4 days against PRO.FILE FLEX 3D's every 24 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Modeler 3D ships an update every 4 days, PRO.FILE FLEX 3D every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Modeler 3D versus PRO.FILE FLEX 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModeler 3DPRO.FILE FLEX 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 24 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB256 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVicinity International GmbHPROCAD GmbH & Co. KG

In-app purchases

None

Modeler 3D

No in-app purchases

None

PRO.FILE FLEX 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Modeler 3D free?
Modeler 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PRO.FILE FLEX 3D free?
PRO.FILE FLEX 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Modeler 3D or PRO.FILE FLEX 3D have ads?
Neither Modeler 3D nor PRO.FILE FLEX 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Modeler 3D or PRO.FILE FLEX 3D?
Modeler 3D ships an update every 4 days, and PRO.FILE FLEX 3D every 24 months. Most recently, Modeler 3D was updated on November 3, 2026 and PRO.FILE FLEX 3D on November 4, 2026.

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