3D modeling vs AR Video Trace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
AR Video Trace
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Bring your videos to life on paper! AR Video Trace helps you create flipbooks and hand-drawn animations by tracing video frames directly onto your sketchbook. Whether you are an aspiring animator, an artist wanting to study motion, or just looking for a fun creative hobby, this app makes drawing frames easy and intuitive. [ Key Features ] ■ Create Flipbooks from Video Unlike standard tracing apps that only work with static images, AR Video Trace specializes in video. Pause specific moments in a video and trace them one by one to create smooth, hand-drawn animations. ■ Master the Art of Movement Understanding how things move is the hardest part of drawing. By tracing real video footage, you will naturally learn how to draw dynamic poses, capture weight, and understand the flow of motion. It’s the perfect practice tool for improving your drawing skills. ■ Smart Anchor System Our unique "Anchor" feature allows you to lock the video at specific frames (seek bar positions). Add Anchor: Lock the frame you want to draw. Overlay Mode: Use the "Anchor Multi-Selection Mode" to see previous frames ghostly overlaid on the current one—essential for keeping your animation consistent (Onion Skinning). ■ Start Creating Immediately No video? No problem. The app comes with pre-installed motion clips specifically selected for practice. You can start tracing and animating right away without needing to record your own footage first. ■ Step-by-Step Guide Beginners are welcome! A built-in tutorial guides you through the process: Prepare your paper and pen (binder clips recommended!). Learn how to place anchors. Trace, flip, and animate! [ Tools for Precision ] Zoom & Scale: Pinch to scale the video image to fit your paper size. Range Control: Focus on a specific loop of the video with the range bar. Move & Adjust: Easily reposition anchors to align your drawing perfectly. Download AR Video Trace today and start turning digital moments into hand-drawn magic!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: 3D modeling at Free against AR Video Trace's $7.99. 3D modeling also leads on chart position (#104 vs unranked). AR Video Trace's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence, ads, 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
3D modeling is free to download; AR Video Trace costs $7.99 up front. 3D modeling sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. AR Video Trace asks for nothing beyond the download.
3D modeling ships an update every 2 months, AR Video Trace every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D modeling | AR Video Trace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $7.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (15K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 15K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | #104 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 116 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Core five, Inc. | MIDLANDSTORY inc. |
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
AR Video Trace
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
3D modeling
- 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
AR Video Trace
No in-app purchases









