Comparison

ShapeScript Mobile vs 3D Print Designer CAD

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Code-based 3D model definition
  • Procedural geometry generation
  • Structured text language parser
  • Export for games and 3D printing
  • No artistic skills required
Features
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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).

About

3D Print Designer CAD

Create, edit, and prepare 3D models for printing with this intuitive CAD application. Design from basic shapes, import existing files, and export in common formats. Connect directly to 3D printing services to bring your ideas to life.

Highlights
  • Create models from basic shapes
  • Import and edit existing 3D files
  • Combine, scale, and customize objects
  • Export in STL and OBJ formats
  • Direct link to 3D printing services
  • Built-in structural parts and materials
Features
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3D Print Designer – Create & Print Your Ideas Turn your ideas into real 3D objects. With 3D Print Designer, you can easily create, edit, and prepare models for 3D printing – all in one powerful CAD app. Design for 3D Printing – Simple & Powerful Create precise 3D models using an intuitive interface designed for beginners and advanced users alike. - Create models from basic shapes (cube, sphere, cylinder & more) - Import existing 3D files and continue editing - Combine, scale, rotate, and customize objects - Use real-world measurements for accurate results Ready for Real Production Prepare your designs directly for manufacturing. - Export your models in common 3D formats (e.g. STL, OBJ) - Assign materials and optimize your design - Take screenshots and previews of your models Built-In Components & Materials Speed up your workflow with ready-to-use elements. - Structural parts like wooden beams, steel components, and more - Reusable building elements for faster design - Material assignment for realistic visualization From Design to Physical Object Bring your models to life. - Direct link to 3D printing services via Treatstock - Upload your design and order a real 3D print - Perfect for prototypes, DIY projects, and custom parts Who is this app for? - Makers & DIY enthusiasts - Engineers & designers - Students & hobbyists - Anyone who wants to create and print 3D objects Why 3D Print Designer? - Easy to learn, powerful to use - Designed specifically for 3D printing workflows - All-in-one solution: design → export → print Start designing today and turn your ideas into real objects. Subscription (optional): Unlock advanced features and additional components with a subscription. This app contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you order services through external partners at no additional cost to you. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ShapeScript Mobile4 screens
3D Print Designer CAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: ShapeScript Mobile at none against 3D Print Designer CAD's shown. ShapeScript Mobile also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 3D Print Designer CAD's advantage is ratings volume (34 vs 4) and review sentiment (75% vs 67%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. ShapeScript Mobile sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Print Designer CAD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ShapeScript Mobile holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Print Designer CAD has 34 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 67% of ShapeScript Mobile's written reviews are positive against 75% of 3D Print Designer CAD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
ShapeScript Mobile versus 3D Print Designer CAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapeScript Mobile3D Print Designer CAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.6 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings434 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB468 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCharcoal DesignSebastian Kemper

Customer experience

ShapeScript Mobile

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

3D Print Designer CAD

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ShapeScript Mobile

One-time1
  • Unlock Export$9.99
2 purchases

3D Print Designer CAD

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Version 3D Print Designer$4.991 Month
  • Pro Version 3D Print Designer$29.991 Year

Questions

Is ShapeScript Mobile free?
ShapeScript Mobile is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Print Designer CAD free?
3D Print Designer CAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ShapeScript Mobile or 3D Print Designer CAD?
ShapeScript Mobile is rated higher. ShapeScript Mobile averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while 3D Print Designer CAD averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.
Do ShapeScript Mobile or 3D Print Designer CAD have ads?
3D Print Designer CAD shows ads; ShapeScript Mobile does not.

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