Comparison

ModelPlay vs Siluette

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

Siluette

Features
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Create unique patterns from your images and turn your ideas into print-ready silhouettes. Transform images into customizable patterns and adjust every detail with precision. Easily edit angles, point positions, and line lengths to create exactly the shape you need. Design with precision Adjust your patterns comfortably and precisely. Fine-tune individual points, lines, and angles to achieve the perfect result. Customize any size Arrange your designs for printing, from standard A4 formats to your own custom dimensions. Use ready-made patterns Start with prepared patterns and use them as templates for creating your own unique silhouettes. Print your silhouettes Prepare your designs for printing and bring your digital patterns into the real world. Save, import & share Export and import your files to continue working on your iPad, securely store your projects, or easily share them with others. Create freely. Adjust precisely. Print your silhouettes. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

ModelPlay4 screens
Siluette4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ModelPlay at 4 against Siluette's 2. ModelPlay also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, update cadence, 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 Siluette sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ModelPlay ships an update every 2 weeks, Siluette every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ModelPlay versus Siluette: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModelPlaySiluette
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews27.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size255 MB99 MB
Age rating17+4+
Developer俊卿 吴Oleksandr Khokhlov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

ModelPlay

One-time1
  • ModelPlay Pro$9.99
1 purchases

Siluette

Subscriptions1
  • Creator7 Days trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is ModelPlay free?
ModelPlay is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Siluette free?
Siluette is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ModelPlay or Siluette have ads?
Neither ModelPlay nor Siluette shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ModelPlay or Siluette?
ModelPlay ships an update every 2 weeks, and Siluette every 9 days. Most recently, ModelPlay was updated on November 4, 2026 and Siluette on October 31, 2026.

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