ShapeScript Mobile vs Print To 3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShapeScript Mobile
Define 3D models using a simple, structured text language instead of traditional graphical interfaces. Ideal for users who find typical 3D modeling complex, it allows for procedural generation of geometry through code. Export models for games or 3D printing.
- Code-based 3D model definition
- Procedural geometry generation
- Structured text language parser
- Export for games and 3D printing
- No artistic skills required
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ShapeScript is a 3D modeling program for people who don’t like 3D modeling programs. Instead of dragging polygons and vertices around in a GUI, ShapeScript lets you define your models precisely using code. No artistic skills are required - ShapeScript does all the drawing for you. The ShapeScript app includes a parser for a simple language (also called “ShapeScript”). ShapeScript (the language) is a cross between a markup language and a programming language. You don’t need to be a programmer to use ShapeScript. If you have ever worked with any kind of structured text like JSON or HTML then it should come naturally. But if you do have experience with programming, then you can apply those skills to create even more complex models by using loops, functions and variables to procedurally generate geometry. Models can be rendered as images or exported in a variety of formats suitable for use in games or 3D printing (export functionality is a premium feature, unlockable via in-app purchase).
Print To 3D
Turn your iPad or iPhone into a 3D printing control center. This app allows you to slice 3D models, customize print settings, and upload G-code directly to your printer. Manipulate models, preview print details, and optimize for various infill patterns and printer configurations.
- Slice STL and OBJ files
- Support for 43+ 3D printers
- Customizable G-code commands
- Direct Octoprint/Moonraker upload
- Adjustable infill patterns
- Temperature and first layer settings
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Introducing 3D Printing for iPad and iPhone! Transform your iPad or iPhone into a 3D printing hub with a user-friendly app for M1 devices, making it easy to slice, upload, and print your 3D models Manipulate your 3D models with drag, rotate, and zoom tools. Pick your 3D printer and tweak slicing settings for perfect prints. Review results like fill patterns, supports, and layer details. Key Features Include: - Support for 43 FDM 3D printers (with the option to download over 400 printer profiles) - Capability to load STL and OBJ files - Customizable pre/post printing G-Code commands tailored to your specific printer - Modification of default printer settings to suit your needs - Direct upload of your G-code file to your Octoprint or Moonraker/Fluidd server - Open your G-code files and review the generated slices - Complete control over the slicing process - Support for hex, grid, linear, triangle, gyroid, and vase infills - Options for brim, raft, number of shells, top/bottom layers, and more - Easy adjustment of nozzle and bed temperature - Specialized settings available for the crucial first layer - And much more! Explore advanced 3D printing features on your M1 device with PrintTo3D Follow us on X: @PrintTo3D Terms of Use: http://www.apple.com/legal/itunes/appstore/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: ShapeScript Mobile at 5.0 against Print To 3D's 3.7. ShapeScript Mobile also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 48%). Print To 3D's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly) and ratings volume (31 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. ShapeScript Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Print To 3D sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ShapeScript Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Print To 3D has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of ShapeScript Mobile's written reviews are positive against 48% of Print To 3D's.
ShapeScript Mobile ships an update fortnightly, Print To 3D every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShapeScript Mobile | Print To 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 3.7 (31 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 47.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 | 31 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charcoal Design | Vicinity International GmbH |
Customer experience
ShapeScript Mobile
Print To 3D
In-app purchases
ShapeScript Mobile
- Unlock Export$9.99
Print To 3D
- Flexibility$0.997 Days
- Students Only$0.991 Year
- Great Choice$2.991 Month
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- 3D Expert's Choice$27.991 Year
- Choice of the Independent$93.993 Months
- Being a Business Angle$899.997 Days
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