Comparison

ZBrush vs View3D Pro

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

Head to head
About

ZBrush

Create detailed 3D models and digital sculptures on your iPad. This app offers industry-leading sculpting tools, advanced detailing, and seamless integration with desktop versions for professionals and hobbyists alike.

Highlights
  • Digital sculpting and 3D painting
  • 200+ pressure-sensitive brushes
  • Sculptris Pro & Dynamic Tessellation
  • Live Boolean modeling
  • 3D Layers for non-destructive editing
  • Seamless desktop interoperability
  • Direct export for 3D printing
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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, AAA games, collectibles, toy design, jewelry, illustration, and 3D design. ZBrush for iPad brings unrivaled desktop-grade digital sculpting and 3D painting power into an intuitive, touch-first mobile environment optimized for Apple Pencil. Take complete creative freedom on the go with high-poly mesh density, proprietary digital clay brushes, procedural detailing, and seamless cross-platform interoperability. Subscribers to Maxon One or ZBrush desktop can download the iPad app and sign in to activate full access instantly. A comprehensive free tier is also available to start sculpting immediately. NEW FOR IPAD • Spotlight Integration: Seamlessly load reference images directly onto the canvas, apply projection painting and texture mapping across complex mesh surfaces, and extract custom 3D geometry from 2D source imagery. • 3D Layers: Store high-resolution sculpting details, PolyPaint color channels, and masking non-destructively. Effortlessly toggle layer visibility, blend sculpt deformations, and refine feature intensity with precise slider controls. CORE SCULPTING & MODELING FEATURES • 200+ Sculpting Brushes: Pressure-sensitive digital brushes engineered for Apple Pencil and Apple Pencil Pro, supporting squeeze, roll, hover, double-tap gestures, and haptic feedback. • Sculptris Pro & Dynamic Tessellation: Add local mesh detail on the fly without manual topology management. • DynaMesh Digital Clay: Re-topologize mesh density evenly during early concept exploration. • ZRemesher: Industry-standard automatic retopology for clean, optimized edge flow. • Live Boolean: Non-destructive real-time union, subtraction, and intersection modeling. • PolyPaint: High-resolution 3D painting directly on vertex geometry without preliminary UV unwrapping. • Advanced Detailing: VDM Brushes, Surface Noise, Retopo Brush, Subdivision Modeling, NanoMesh, and ArrayMesh. DESKTOP INTEROPERABILITY & EXPORT • One-Click GoZ: Seamless transfer of ZTool and ZProject files between iPad and desktop ZBrush. • 3D Print Hub: Direct export for additive manufacturing and 3D printing workflows. HIGH-PERFORMANCE HARDWARE OPTIMIZATION Handles up to 90+ million polygons per mesh on M4 iPad hardware. Optimized for multi-touch gestures, custom hotkey bars, rapid undo/redo touch shortcuts, and real-world photogrammetry base mesh imports for high-end digital asset creation. TARGET CREATIVE USE CASES 1. Game Developers: Hero character modeling, creature design, and environment asset creation. 2. Collectibles & Toy Designers: High-detail prototyping and precise 3D print preparation. 3. Film & VFX Artists: Production-grade concept sculpting and digital asset creation. 4. Industrial & Jewelry Designers: Precision organic detailing for consumer products, apparel, and hardware. 5. 2D Illustrators & Concept Artists: Fast 3D block-outs and visual design expansion. LANGUAGE SUPPORT English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, German, French, and Portuguese (BR).

About

View3D Pro

Features
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View3D Pro — Open, Inspect, and Share 3D Models — Fully Offline, Private & Blazing Fast View3D Pro is a professional-grade 3D model viewer built for creators, engineers, students, and makers. Open STL, OBJ, GLB, and GLTF files instantly — no cloud, no account, no compromise. [100% Offline & Private] • Works entirely on your device — zero internet connection required. • Your models never leave your device. No servers, no telemetry, no tracking. • No account sign-up. Just open, view, and go. • All files are stored securely in the app's sandbox and are completely erased when you uninstall the app. [Fast & Smooth Rendering] • Optimized native engine opens files in seconds, even large models. • High-fidelity rendering with accurate lighting, materials, and textures. • Smooth 3D rotation, zoom, and pan — respond instantly to a single finger. • Your data stays local, so performance stays fast whether you're online or on a plane. [Professional Toolsets] • Precision one-tap 3D inspect: rotate, orbit, zoom, and pan with intuitive gestures. • Clear wireframe & solid view modes for engineering review and 3D printing checks. • Open models directly from Files, AirDrop, Mail, Safari, or any sharing app. • Keeps your recently opened models one tap away for quick reload. • A curated library of sample models to test every feature right away. [Universal 3D Format Support] • STL, OBJ, GLB, and GLTF — the standard file types for 3D printing, CAD, game, and AR workflows. • Smart format detection reads the actual file content, so mislabeled files still open correctly. • Dark mode and light mode that follow your system appearance. • Multi-language support for a global audience. [Why View3D Pro?] • Private by design: your files stay yours. Perfect for confidential or pre-release designs. • Always available: no network, no subscription, no waiting — your viewer is always on. • Professional quality: built with the same rendering technology trusted by engineers and designers. • Respects your device: lightweight, no account, no background data usage. Whether you're reviewing a CAD export, checking a print-ready STL, presenting a GLB concept, or sharing a model with a teammate, View3D Pro gives you a fast, secure, and professional 3D viewing experience — entirely offline. Download now and bring professional 3D viewing to your pocket. View3D Pro requires no permissions beyond opening files you choose. Your data never leaves your device.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: ZBrush at Free against View3D Pro's $0.99. View3D Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

ZBrush is free to download; View3D Pro costs $0.99 up front. ZBrush sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. View3D Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ZBrush versus View3D Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZBrushView3D Pro
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (262 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings262 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.1 GB41 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMAXON Computer GmbH昂 熊

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ZBrush

Subscriptions2
  • ZBrush Monthly$9.991 Month
  • ZBrush Annual$89.991 Year
None

View3D Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ZBrush free?
ZBrush is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is View3D Pro free?
View3D Pro costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ZBrush or View3D Pro have ads?
Neither ZBrush nor View3D Pro shows ads.

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