Comparison

Zbrush vs Sample

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

Head to head
About

Zbrush

Create professional 3D models and digital sculptures on your iPad. This app offers advanced sculpting, painting, and modeling tools with desktop-quality performance, ideal for artists on the go. Seamlessly integrate with desktop workflows for a complete creative experience.

Highlights
  • Pressure-sensitive sculpting with Apple Pencil
  • 200+ digital sculpting brushes
  • Advanced 3D modeling tools
  • Seamless desktop-iPad workflow
  • High-resolution polygon support
  • 3D painting without UV setup
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ZBrush for iPad. Create stunning 3D models, digital sculptures, concept art and detailed characters with ZBrush for iPad - the award winning, industry-leading digital sculpting app trusted by professional artists across film, games, collectibles, toy design, jewelry, illustration and 3D design. ZBrush for iPad brings unrivaled design power to the iPad for a fully immersive 3D sculpting and painting experience. Take creativity on the go with our proprietary brush system, intuitive controls and boundless resolution capabilities. Get started at no cost with ZBrush for iPad, which offers a comprehensive feature set designed to enable you to begin creating immediately, with the option to upgrade at any time. Already a subscriber to Maxon One or ZBrush for desktop? Simply download the iPad app and activate your license in the app. WHY ARTISTS CHOOSE ZBrush? ZBrush is the industry-leading 3D sculpting software built for Apple workflows and trusted by professional 3D creators worldwide. With over 200 digital sculpting brushes, advanced 3D modeling tools and desktop-quality performance, ZBrush offers game, film and concept artists powerful tools for 3D designing, printing and digital sculpting. TURN YOUR TABLET INTO A PROFESSIONAL CANVAS: • Pressure-sensitive sculpting with Apple Pencil • Sculptris Pro dynamic tessellation • DynaMesh digital clay workflow • ZRemesher automatic retopology • Live Boolean modeling tools • PolyPaint 3D painting without UV setup • NanoMesh & Array Mesh workflows • Surface Noise procedural detailing • Retopo Brush for clean topology • Subdivision modeling tools • VDM Brushes for advanced detailing Sculpt, carve, smooth, cut and paint directly onto your 3D models with fluid, responsive controls built for touch and stylus workflows. SEAMLESS DESKTOP-iPAD WORKFLOW • Use GoZ to move ZTool and ZProject files between iPad and desktop in one-click. • Use custom hotkeys and keep identical controls across devices for uninterrupted sculpting and 3D modeling. • Unwrap models with UV Master • Export directly to 3D printers using 3D Print Hub • Get full control over surface detail with our Texture, UV and Displacement Map tools • Start with built-in base meshes or scan real-world objects using photogrammetry tools to accelerate your workflow. DESKTOP-LEVEL 3D PERFORMANCE ON iPAD ZBrush for iPad supports up to 90+ million polygons per mesh on an M4 or newer iPad, delivering powerful high-resolution sculpting wherever you work, while Apple Pencil Pro offers squeeze and roll support, double-tap gestures, intuitive touch controls and fast undo and redo gestures to keep your creative flow uninterrupted. WHO USES ZBRUSH? 1. Game Developers who sculpt detailed characters, environments and in-game assets from concept to final 3D model 2. 3D creators who design toys, collectibles or cosplay and simply want to achieve accurate 3D printing 3. Visual designers who build realistic characters and visual effects for film and concept art 4. Industry product designers who design jewelry, sneakers and components 5. Creative artists that want to take advantage of today's 3D printers for costume, architecture, hardware and more. 6. 2D artists who want to ‘level up’ learning how to design in 3D Download ZBrush for iPad today and create professional 3D art, digital sculptures and high-resolution models anywhere. LANGUAGE SUPPORT ZBrush supports English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, German, French and Portuguese (BR).

About

Sample

Instantly capture and identify precise color values from your camera or imported photos. Supports professional color formats and offers advanced analysis tools for creating palettes and harmonies. Save, search, and export your collected colors.

Highlights
  • Real-time camera color sampling
  • Multiple professional color formats (RGB, HEX, CMYK)
  • Advanced color harmony generation
  • Save, search, and export colors
  • Built-in magnifier for accuracy
Features
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Sample - Professional Color Picker Capture any color instantly with precision. Point your camera at any object or import photos to extract exact color values in multiple professional formats. Real-Time Color Detection Live camera sampling with crosshair precision Zoom and pan for pixel-perfect accuracy Built-in magnifier for detailed color analysis Professional Color Formats RGB, HEX, CMYK color codes LAB and HSB color spaces One-tap copy to clipboard Advanced Color Analysis Generate color harmonies (complementary, triadic, analogous) Monochromatic and tetradic palettes Professional color theory tools Organize Your Colors Save colors to personal collection Search and edit saved colors Export color data Perfect For: Graphic designers matching brand colors Artists finding color inspiration Developers extracting UI colors Anyone needing precise color identification Sample delivers professional-grade color detection in a clean, intuitive interface. No subscriptions required for core features. Key elements: Lead with core benefit (capture any color) Professional terminology without being intimidating Feature bullets are benefit-focused "Perfect For" section targets specific user groups Mentions no subscription requirement (competitive advantage) Uses keywords naturally throughout Stays under App Store character limits Terms of Use - https://sites.google.com/view/anima-chat/sample-term Privacy Policy - https://sites.google.com/view/anima-chat/sample-policy EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Sample4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sample at 5.0 against Zbrush's 4.1. Zbrush's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months) and ratings volume (245 vs 1). 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. Zbrush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sample sells 2 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

Sample holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Zbrush has 245 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zbrush ships an update monthly, Sample every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Zbrush versus Sample: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZbrushSample
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (245 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews85.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings245 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.4
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAXON Computer GmbHTidalAurum, LLC

Customer experience

Zbrush

All ratings245 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral4.1%
Negative18.4%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive85.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative15.0%

Sample

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Zbrush

Subscriptions2
  • ZBrush Monthly$9.991 Month
  • ZBrush Annual$89.991 Year
2 purchases

Sample

Subscriptions1
  • Sample Weekly$3.997 Days
One-time1
  • Color Sniff$14.99

Questions

Is Zbrush free?
Zbrush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sample free?
Sample is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Zbrush or Sample?
Sample is rated higher. Zbrush averages 4.1 out of 5 from 245 ratings, while Sample averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Zbrush or Sample have ads?
Neither Zbrush nor Sample shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zbrush or Sample?
Zbrush ships an update monthly, and Sample every 12 months. Most recently, Zbrush was updated on September 22, 2026 and Sample on September 7, 2026.

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