# 3D modeling vs SpritePixels

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D modeling at 68% against SpritePixels's 0%. 3D modeling also leads on price (Free vs $0.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 15 months). SpritePixels's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On ads, chart position and device support there is nothing between them.

3D modeling is free to download; SpritePixels costs $0.99 up front. 3D modeling sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. SpritePixels asks for nothing beyond the download.

SpritePixels holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D modeling has 14K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of 3D modeling's written reviews are positive against 0% of SpritePixels's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

3D modeling ships an update every 2 months, SpritePixels every 15 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D modeling | SpritePixels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (14K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-modeling-design-my-model/id1583923782/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spritepixels/id6444239367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 15 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#88** | #194 |
| Size | 116 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Core five, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276304756) | [Steve Barnes](https://appshunter.io/developer/384364891) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D modeling

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

**Currently charting:** #88 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #161 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


### SpritePixels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/spritepixels/id6444239367)

**Currently charting:** #194 Top Paid · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Create pixel art with intuitive multi-touch controls for fluid painting and precise editing. Zoom in for detail, copy and paste sections, and customize extensive color palettes. Save and export your creations as high-resolution PNGs.

**Highlights:** Multi-touch painting, Zoomable canvas, Drag-and-drop copying, Area fill tool, Rectangular region copy, Customizable 16-color palettes, Large canvas size, iCloud sync

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D modeling free?

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

### Is SpritePixels free?

SpritePixels costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 3D modeling or SpritePixels?

SpritePixels is rated higher. 3D modeling averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14K ratings, while SpritePixels averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do 3D modeling or SpritePixels have ads?

Neither 3D modeling nor SpritePixels shows ads.

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

3D modeling ships an update every 2 months, and SpritePixels every 15 months. Most recently, 3D modeling was updated on September 25, 2026 and SpritePixels on August 23, 2026.

### Which is more popular, 3D modeling or SpritePixels?

3D modeling currently peaks at #88 in the App Store charts, and SpritePixels at #194. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*