Comparison

3D modeling vs Prisma3D

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

Head to head
About

3D modeling

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
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3D Modeling App lets you easily design 3D content on the go using gestures on iPhone or iPad. No need to use the Apple Pencil, but you can, if you want to. Tons of features: 1. Fast workflow: - Move, Rotate, Scale objects and camera by gestures switching between them on the go. - Easily multi-select Vertices, Edges, Faces and Objects by long tap or frame draw. 2. Vertex tools: Merge (Target merge, Collapse Edges, Collapse Faces), Connect, Create face by vertices. 3. Edge tools: Draw cut by single swipe or by set point by point, Cut loop (create new edge-loops), Select loop (also by double tap), Extrude, Delete, Select ring, Create face by border edge (fill the hole). 4. Face tools: Extrude, Draw face by set points, Detach, Clone, Select shell, Reverse, Delete. 5. Object tools: Combine, Separate, Clone, Mirror, Smooth, Divide, Soft/hard normals. 6. Sculpting tools: Move, Screen, Push, Pull, Smooth. You can adjust brush size and strength. 7. Colouring tools: - Paint textures. - Edit texture placement using UV editor. - Vertex color painting. 8. Display tools: - Grid with settable size and snapping value. - Display info: Triangles count, Distance between vertices, Edge length. - Wireframe on shaded on/off. - Shadows on/off. - Axis on/off. 9. 20 materials can be applied to your objects. 10. Additional tools: - Orthographic camera. - Set Move, Rotate and Scale precise values. - Display selected (Isolate selection). - Grow selection and convert selection. - Move Vertices, Edges, Faces and Objects freely without grid snap. - Snap. - Auto-save. 11. Export & import .obj files. 12. Video tutorial for every tool. Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Prisma3D

Create 3D models and animated scenes with this intuitive tool. It offers a model store for characters and animations, and guides beginners through the process while providing advanced features for experienced users.

Highlights
  • Create 3D models and animated scenes
  • 3D object library and model store
  • Import various 3D file formats
  • Animate with keyframes on a timeline
  • Rigging and skinning capabilities
  • Build motion graphics
  • Fast video rendering
Features
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Prisma 3D is an easy-to-use tool to create 3D models and stunning 3D animated scenes. There are no limits to your creativity. Creating 3D worlds becomes even easier with the help of a modelstore, that includes 3D characters and game animations. No experience in 3D design? Don’t worry! - Prisma 3D helps you learn 3D creation step by step, while at the same time providing the full range of 3D animation and 3D modeling possibilities. FEATURES - Add 3D objects, models, lights & cameras - 3D Object library - Group and manage multiple 3D models - Create custom 3D meshes - Apply textures and colors - Create 3D text for logos and intros - Import files (.gltf, .fbx, .obj) - Animate with keyframes on a timeline - Fast video rendering - Rigging and skinning - Build motion graphics - Precise camera movement and animation - Lighting and shadow setup Any questions? Please contact us at: info@prisma3d.net
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TERMS OF USE https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

3D modeling4 screens
Prisma3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D modeling at 4.6 against Prisma3D's 3.4. 3D modeling also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (68% vs 52%). Prisma3D's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and chart position 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. 3D modeling sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Prisma3D sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D modeling holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D modeling has 15K ratings behind it against 897, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 68% of 3D modeling's written reviews are positive against 52% of Prisma3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D modeling ships an update every 2 months, Prisma3D every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
3D modeling versus Prisma3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D modelingPrisma3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (15K ratings) — better3.4 (897 ratings)
Positive reviews68.1% of reviews — better51.7% of reviews
Number of ratings15K — better897
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#97 — better#119
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size116 MB169 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCore five, Inc.WondaPix Technologies GmbH

Customer experience

3D modeling

All ratings14,155 ratings
Positive88.7%
Neutral5.5%
Negative5.8%
Written reviews1,252 reviews
Positive68.1%
Neutral10.8%
Negative21.1%

Prisma3D

All ratings824 ratings
Positive56.1%
Neutral14.7%
Negative29.2%
Written reviews1,036 reviews
Positive51.7%
Neutral17.3%
Negative31.0%

User reviews

3D modeling

From 15K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Prisma3D

From 897 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great for 3D animation on mobile
  • 👍 High-quality animations
  • 👍 Helpful tutorial
  • 👍 Powerful animation tools and timeline editing

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashing and stability issues
  • 🐛 Texture issues
  • 🐛 Audio import problems
  • 💸 Annoying advertisements

Bugs and requests

3D modeling

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

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

Prisma3D

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Crashing on login
  • Lagging issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to move keyframes
  • Improved easing curve settings
  • Copy and paste for keyframes

In-app purchases

6 purchases

3D modeling

Subscriptions6
  • Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Monthly Pro$6.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$34.991 Year
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  • Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro$39.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro7 Days trial$39.991 Year
2 purchases

Prisma3D

Subscriptions2
  • Prisma3D Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
  • Prisma3D Yearly Subscription$59.991 Year

Questions

Is 3D modeling free?
3D modeling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Prisma3D free?
Prisma3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D modeling or Prisma3D?
3D modeling is rated higher. 3D modeling averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Prisma3D averages 3.4 from 897 ratings.
Do 3D modeling or Prisma3D have ads?
Prisma3D shows ads; 3D modeling does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D modeling or Prisma3D?
3D modeling ships an update every 2 months, and Prisma3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, 3D modeling was updated on November 4, 2026 and Prisma3D on November 4, 2026.
Which is more popular, 3D modeling or Prisma3D?
3D modeling currently peaks at #97 in the App Store charts, and Prisma3D at #119. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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