Comparison

Model View 3D vs Bot3D Editor

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

Head to head
About

Model View 3D

View 3D models, including textured OBJ files, with adjustable camera controls. Load your own models via iTunes File Sharing and customize backgrounds for presentations or sharing.

Highlights
  • View built-in 3D models
  • Load custom OBJ files via iTunes
  • Toggle diffuse, normal, and specular textures
  • Adjust camera distance and angles
  • View textured or wire-frame models
  • Import custom backgrounds
Features
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View a series of 3D models built into the app. Or use iTunes File Sharing to install your own 3D models and show them off to your friends, co-workers, or potential employers. You can start with the six models built into the app or, on use iTunes to load and view your own textured models. Below is a list of tasks available to you: - Select one of the built-in models (four with diffuse texture, and two with normal map) Use the settings menu to toggle diffuse, normal or specular textures - View a model and change the camera distance and angles - Get a model ready for import Verify that your model is supported (e.g. Model1.obj) Verify that your texture is supported (e.g. Model1.png, Model1NM.png, Model1SM.png) Verify that your model icon is supported (e.g. Icon1.png) - Load model into your device using the File Sharing feature of iTunes You can view a textured version of your OBJ model as a solid model, or view a wire-frame. When normals and texture coordinates are present in the OBJ model, you can view the lighting of the model; using the normal and specular maps. Select one of the four built in backgrounds, or import your own. Use the extensive help built into the app.

About

Bot3D Editor

Create and animate 3D characters with ease on your mobile device. Design custom characters, animate their movements, and add voiceovers for dynamic videos. Export and share your creations on social media.

Highlights
  • Full Body Inverse Kinematics Algorithm for natural movements
  • HandEditor for detailed finger and joint movements
  • FaceEditor for creating various facial expressions
  • Character customization with extensive dressing options
  • SceneEditor for camera control and background customization
  • Import sound files for lip-sync animation
  • Export and share videos on social media
Features
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\\ A Revolutionary 3D Animation Editor! // Isn’t making 3D animation hard? Not at all! This app offers everything you need at your fingertips! There has never been such a simple 3D animation editor for smartphones and tablets of this quality. Once you're finished animating, you can export and share your creation on social media. Importing sound files makes lip-sync animations easy! Enjoy creating videos featuring vibrant 3D characters that talk and dance, putting together your own "virtual YouTuber" videos, and the freedom of recording your own voices and dressing up your characters. Compatible with iPhone/iPad. Supported Languages: Japanese and English *:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・* ◆ Create poses freely. Animate them on the spot. •Simple to use! Just create poses and make Keyframes. •We have re-invented 3D animation on smartphones from the beginning. Enjoy a completely new creative experience! •Your body tilts when your arm is pulled, doesn’t it? Our app uses a Full Body Inverse Kinematics Algorithm, which enables natural movements for its characters! You can create even walking motions easily! •Create characters with flowing hair that can lip-sync to recorded voices and express lively emotions! •Sound data can be imported, so your characters can speak and dance, leaving you with infinite possibilities! •Our charming characters were created by famous CG designers! •Added Character customization function and a male character model! •Can also be used as a digital posing doll for creating illustrations! *:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・* ◆ Our groundbreaking HandEditor •The HandEditor enables you to create hand movements, finger movements, and even subtle joint movements! •Our extensive experience in 3D sign language studies is the secret to our app's user friendliness! •Extend and fold hands to make all kinds of gestures with only slide switches! *:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・* ◆ FaceEditor •From angry frowns to sunny smiles, you can make all kinds of emotions. Adjust grins to big smiles at your will! *:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・* ◆ SceneEditor •Zoom in and out, rotate and slide the frame. Create awesome animations by moving the camera like a movie director! •Backgrounds and the ground can be changed. You can import photos from your Camera Roll! Create your own scenes! •Create vertical videos for smartphones, as well as horizontal videos perfect for social media! Your creations will be saved to your Photo app, so be sure to share them on social media! *:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・* ◆Character customization •You have the freedom to dress up 3D model characters from head to toe. Feel free to mix-and-match different types of hairstyles, makeups, eyes, eyebrows, tops, bottoms, socks and shoes. Customize your selections by taking advantage of the coloring feature. *:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・*:.。..。.:+・゚・* ◆Live Recording •In LIVE, you can create real-time videos that can record fun VTuber lives by moving the character using the abundant motions created in Bot3D Editor. All functions are now open in the campaign! (Until the end of March 2021) •The head track allows you to freely control the character's neck movements with your own movements. While talking in real time, let's move the character by tapping the motion buttons and facial expression buttons in a timely manner. •When you talk to the microphone, the character lip-syncs accordingly. •In addition, the camera angle, background, telop, etc. can be switched freely with a button tap. •You can register the motions created on the POSE screen to the motion buttons! Have fun with your original movements! •Once you have selected a variety of production functions and dressed-up characters, create your own live videos! ※We recommend using a device with iOS12 or later. Bot3D Official WebSite http://www.bot3d.com/

Screenshots

Model View 3D4 screens
Bot3D Editor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Bot3D Editor at 66% against Model View 3D's 33%. Bot3D Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 44 months) and ratings volume (3.3K vs 12). Model View 3D's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bot3D Editor holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Bot3D Editor has 3.3K ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Model View 3D's written reviews are positive against 66% of Bot3D Editor's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Model View 3D ships an update every 44 months, Bot3D Editor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Model View 3D versus Bot3D Editor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModel View 3DBot3D Editor
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (12 ratings)3.8 (3.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews65.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings123.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 44 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB359 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGraphics Software Labsheuristic Inc.

Customer experience

Model View 3D

All ratings12 ratings
Positive41.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral50.0%
Negative16.7%

Bot3D Editor

All ratings3,323 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral11.9%
Negative19.3%
Written reviews313 reviews
Positive65.8%
Neutral17.9%
Negative16.3%

Bugs and requests

Model View 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Bot3D Editor

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Animations freezing or glitching
  • Difficulty with character customization
  • Exporting issues and limitations

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add more skin color options
  • Expand hair and clothing customization
  • Allow multiple characters in a single scene
  • Increase animation length
  • Add background and prop options
Show 2 more
  • Implement audio recording and lip-sync features
  • Provide ability to import custom 3D models

In-app purchases

None

Model View 3D

No in-app purchases

None

Bot3D Editor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Model View 3D free?
Model View 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bot3D Editor free?
Bot3D Editor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Model View 3D or Bot3D Editor?
Bot3D Editor is rated higher. Model View 3D averages 3.5 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Bot3D Editor averages 3.8 from 3.3K ratings.
Do Model View 3D or Bot3D Editor have ads?
Neither Model View 3D nor Bot3D Editor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Model View 3D or Bot3D Editor?
Model View 3D ships an update every 44 months, and Bot3D Editor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Model View 3D was updated on September 21, 2026 and Bot3D Editor on October 1, 2026.

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