# 3D modeling vs Cubimo

3D modeling and Cubimo both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 68% of 3D modeling's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cubimo's. 3D modeling also leads on ratings volume (15K vs 13) and chart position (#100 vs unranked). Cubimo's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3D modeling sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Cubimo asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for 3D modeling against 4.7 for Cubimo. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D modeling has 15K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of 3D modeling's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cubimo's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D modeling | Cubimo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (15K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-modeling-design-my-model/id1583923782/reviews) | **[4.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubimo-mosaic-solver/id6788550608/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **15K** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **68.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#100** | — |
| Size | 116 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Core five, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1276304756) | [Cubify LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788550610) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D modeling

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

**Currently charting:** #100 Top Free · 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


### Cubimo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cubimo-mosaic-solver/id6788550608)

Solve physical cubes with manual input or scanning, then watch an animated 3D solution. Design custom cube mosaics with various tools or convert your photos into mosaic art.

**Highlights:** Manual cube color entry, Cube scanning solver, 3D animated solving sequence, Custom mosaic grid design, Image to mosaic conversion, 7+ mosaic design tools

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D modeling free?

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

### Is Cubimo free?

Cubimo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Cubimo is rated higher. 3D modeling averages 4.6 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Cubimo averages 4.7 from 13 ratings.

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

Neither 3D modeling nor Cubimo shows ads.

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

3D modeling ships an update every 2 months, and Cubimo every 2 months. Most recently, 3D modeling was updated on November 5, 2026 and Cubimo on October 31, 2026.

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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.*