Comparison

ModelPlay vs 3D Model Maker

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

Head to head
About

ModelPlay

Easily view and customize 3D models without needing professional knowledge. Import, export, and categorize various file formats, then personalize lighting, backgrounds, materials, and animations for stunning visual effects.

Highlights
  • Import/export GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, PLY, 3MF
  • Categorize models with folders
  • Customize lighting and backgrounds
  • Adjust model materials and textures
  • Play and control 3D animations
  • Set model position and camera angles
Features
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ModelPlay supports 3D model classification and viewing, 3D model import and export, and users can personalize each 3D model and save the settings. When using ModelPlay, users don't need to have professional 3D knowledge, just through simple operation, you can get very stunning 3D effects. -3D Model Import and Export Supports import and export of many common 3D format files such as GLB, FBX, OBJ, STL, PLY, 3MF, and so on. -3D Model Categorization Categorize 3D models through folders, support both list and grid display, sorting and editing, and setting image size. -3D Model Lighting Settings Support to set the lighting of the scene where the 3D model is located: support preset lighting combination settings, light color, light intensity, light shadow settings, ambient light color settings, and halo intensity settings. You can create colorful lighting effects through multiple combination settings. 3D Model Background Settings Supports setting the background of the scene where the 3D model is located: supports solid color background and sky box background. You can set “whether to show the ground” to get different scene atmosphere effects. 3D Model Material Settings Support to set the material of 3D model: support default texture material, line material, metal material, transparent material and other material switching. Support to view the original material and texture. -3D Model Animation Settings Support 3D model skeleton display, support animation play and pause, support auto rotate, support dynamic skeleton, support multiple animation clips switch play. -3D Model Position Setting Support 3D model position offset and rotation setting. Support camera view angle setting, you can set different optimal display view angles for different 3D models. -3D Model Mesh Settings Count the number of sub-mesh and mesh vertices of the 3D model, support whether the sub-mesh is visible or not setting, support component separation, and support putting the sub-mesh as the center. -3D Model Cover Settings The 3D model cover will be automatically generated when the 3D model is opened for the first time, support to modify the cover. Note: Updates and Feedback ModelPlay will make continuous updates to provide more 3D setting effects in the subsequent releases. Feel free to provide suggestions to ModelPlay via comments!

About

3D Model Maker

Transform 2D images into detailed 3D models quickly and easily. Preview your creations in real-time and export them in GLB format for use in various 3D applications and viewers. No prior 3D modeling experience is required.

Highlights
  • Generate 3D models from 2D images
  • Real-time 3D model preview
  • Export in GLB format
  • User-friendly interface
  • No prior 3D skills needed
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Turn a photo or 2D image into a downloadable 3D model with ImgTo3D, an AI 3D model generator and image-to-3D converter for iPhone and iPad. Upload a single image or up to four views of the same object, let AI generate the 3D geometry and textures, then preview, save, share, or export your model as GLB, STL, OBJ, or USDZ. No CAD or traditional 3D modeling experience required. IMAGE TO 3D IN A FEW TAPS • Choose a photo or 2D image from your library • Add one image or up to four views of the same object • Select Pro Mode for high-quality generation or Ultra Mode for enhanced detail • Rotate, zoom, and inspect the result in an interactive 3D model viewer • Change the viewer background to inspect your model more clearly • Save generated models to your on-device history and revisit them anytime • Share or save the finished 3D file from your iPhone or iPad EXPORT GLB, STL, OBJ, AND USDZ Choose the standard 3D file format that fits your workflow: • GLB - A compact 3D format with textures for real-time and web 3D workflows • STL - A mesh format for 3D printing and use with slicer software • OBJ - Widely supported geometry for 3D design and modeling software • USDZ - Apple’s 3D format for AR Quick Look and Apple-platform workflows Move your exported models into workflows using tools such as Blender, Unity, web-based 3D viewers, and 3D-printing slicers. CREATE 3D STARTING POINTS FOR • Game-development assets and rapid prototypes • 3D-printing and maker projects • AR, VR, and interactive web concepts • Product mockups and design exploration • Digital art, characters, props, and collectibles • Further editing, sculpting, or texturing in other 3D tools TWO QUALITY OPTIONS Pro Mode accepts one to four images of the same object, including front, side, and angled views. Use additional angles to give the AI more visual reference for your model. Ultra Mode uses one clear, high-quality front view and ImgTo3D’s most advanced generation option for enhanced geometry and texture detail. WHY IMGTO3D? Traditional 3D modeling and CAD tools can be complex and time-consuming. ImgTo3D gives beginners, 3D artists, designers, game developers, makers, students, and curious creators a simpler photo-to-3D workflow: 1. Upload your image or images 2. Generate an AI 3D model 3. Preview it from every angle 4. Export and use it in your project Built-in image tips help you choose a strong source image: use one clearly visible object against a plain, neutral background for better results. Whether you want to convert an image into a 3D model, prototype a game asset from concept art, make an STL for a 3D-printing workflow, or build a base model for Blender or Unity, ImgTo3D helps you move from 2D reference to downloadable 3D file in a few taps. Download ImgTo3D and create your first 3D model. ImgTo3D includes limited free Pro generations. A Pro subscription includes unlimited Pro generation plus Ultra credits: 1 per paid week on the weekly plan or 10 per paid year on the annual plan. Credits are added when a paid purchase or renewal is processed, not during a free trial. Existing subscribers receive their first included credits at their next paid renewal. Unused Ultra credits roll over, never expire, and remain available after your Pro subscription ends. Need more? Extra Ultra credit packs are available as separate purchases. Privacy Policy: https://www.imgto3dapp.com/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://www.imgto3dapp.com/terms-of-use

Screenshots

ModelPlay4 screens
3D Model Maker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Model Maker at 4.3 against ModelPlay's 3.0. 3D Model Maker also leads on ratings volume (314 vs 8) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). ModelPlay's advantage is monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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. ModelPlay sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Model Maker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Model Maker holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Model Maker has 314 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 27% and 27% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ModelPlay ships an update every 2 weeks, 3D Model Maker weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ModelPlay versus 3D Model Maker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModelPlay3D Model Maker
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings)4.3 (314 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews — better26.6% of reviews
Number of ratings8314 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB103 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer俊卿 吴Creator View, L.L.C.

Customer experience

ModelPlay

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive27.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative72.7%

3D Model Maker

All ratings314 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral3.5%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews64 reviews
Positive26.6%
Neutral6.3%
Negative67.2%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ModelPlay

One-time1
  • ModelPlay Pro$9.99
6 purchases

3D Model Maker

Subscriptions4
  • Weekly Pro$3.997 Days
  • Weekly Pro$4.997 Days
  • Annual Pro$34.991 Year
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  • Annual Pro$39.991 Year
One-time2
  • 10 Credits$9.99
  • 20 Credits$14.99

Questions

Is ModelPlay free?
ModelPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Model Maker free?
3D Model Maker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ModelPlay or 3D Model Maker?
3D Model Maker is rated higher. ModelPlay averages 3.0 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while 3D Model Maker averages 4.3 from 314 ratings.
Do ModelPlay or 3D Model Maker have ads?
Neither ModelPlay nor 3D Model Maker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ModelPlay or 3D Model Maker?
ModelPlay ships an update every 2 weeks, and 3D Model Maker weekly. Most recently, ModelPlay was updated on October 11, 2026 and 3D Model Maker on October 20, 2026.

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