Comparison

VectAR vs 3dMaster

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

Head to head
About

VectAR

Features
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App Description VectAR app allows you to download 3D models using QR-codes, and project them on any surface in life-size. An AR marker-based viewer for OBJ files, it offers high precision, lets you change the position of a model and change its color. - In-built rulers and set squares to control measurements and plot distances. - Download vector references as a base of your artwork. Scripts, shapes, fashion sketches etc. - Sewists can use vector patterns to trace them on fabric or leather right away. * MTL files are not supported and are ignored. The application lets you paint the object that had textures or colors assigned to them.

About

3dMaster

Visualize 3D scenes and animations with support for over 25 3D formats and various texture types. This tool utilizes advanced rendering techniques for improved quality and performance, allowing artists to preview skeletal animations on mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Supports 25+ 3D formats
  • PBR material system
  • CSM shadow technology
  • Order-independent transparency
  • Full skeletal animation support
  • Import and switch animations freely
  • Supports various texture formats
Features
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The 3dMaster is a 3d scene visualization tools that supports 25+ 3d formats. It is built using a modern render pipeline with the Vulkan API, based on the PBR (Physics-Based Rendering) material system, supports CSM (Cascaded Shadow Maps) shadow technology, uses OIT (Order-independent transparency) technology to optimize the sorting of transparent objects, both improved rendering quality and performance. In particular, 3dMaster fully supports the skeletal animation system. after opening the main scene, animations can be imported in separate and switched freely. animation artists can preview their works on the iPhone. The supported 3d scene formats include the following: • obj • fbx • gltf • stl • collada • ply • blend • 3ds • lwo • lws • m3d • md2 • md3 • mdl • x3d • x • bvh • ac • b3d • opengex • dxf • xgl • usd • usda • usdc • usdz The supported texture formats include the following: • ktx • pvr • dds • jpeg • png • tga • pcx • psd • gif • bmp • ppm • pgm • hdr

Screenshots

VectAR3 screens
3dMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VectAR at none against 3dMaster's 1. VectAR also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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. 3dMaster sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. VectAR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VectAR ships an update every 5 weeks, 3dMaster every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on May 19, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
VectAR versus 3dMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectAR3dMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSewist Sarl海宁 徐

In-app purchases

None

VectAR

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

3dMaster

One-time1
  • Unlock Advanced Functions$2.99

Questions

Is VectAR free?
VectAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3dMaster free?
3dMaster is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VectAR or 3dMaster have ads?
3dMaster shows ads; VectAR does not.
Which is updated more often, VectAR or 3dMaster?
VectAR ships an update every 5 weeks, and 3dMaster every 2 months. Most recently, VectAR was updated on May 19, 2026 and 3dMaster on September 13, 2026.

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