Comparison

PhotoForge 3D Capture vs Obloid

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

Head to head
About

PhotoForge 3D Capture

Transform photos into realistic 3D models for printing, AR, games, or design. No uploads or tech expertise needed, just your smartphone. Create 3D replicas for practical uses or creative projects.

Highlights
  • Convert photos to 3D models
  • Augmented reality previews
  • 3D printing compatible
  • Game and illustration asset creation
  • AR product showcases
  • LiDAR precision scanning
  • Multiple export formats (USDZ, STL, OBJ)
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14 day free trial! Imagine snapping a few photos and making anything come to life in 3D. With PhotoForge 3D Capture, you can turn ordinary photos into stunningly realistic 3D objects. The possibilities are limitless: Print a perfect three-dimensional physical replica. Drop an object into the real world via augmented reality. Effortlessly create 3D models for games or illustrations. Enhance graphic designs with realistic 3D elements. Add interactive, rotatable products and content to an online store. No tech expertise or uploads required, just your smartphone, your imagination, and PhotoForge 3D Capture. Whether you're an artist, game designer, product developer, architect, or hobbyist, PhotoForge 3D Capture adapts to your workflow and empowers you with the magic of photogrammetry. Practical Uses • Showcase Your Products in AR - Quickly create lifelike augmented reality experiences so customers can explore your art, furniture, or products right in their own space—no showroom needed. • Replace Hard-to-Find Parts - Easily scan and 3D-print replacement parts for home repairs or custom projects—saving you time, money, and frustration. • Bring Reality into Your Games - Capture real-world places and textures to create immersive, realistic environments for game designs. • Rapid Production & Prototyping - Quickly scan a sample item and generate perfect digital replicas ready for production runs or rapid prototyping, streamlining your entire workflow. • Make Your VR & XR Creations Realistic - Capture physical objects and seamlessly bring them into your virtual reality worlds or XR experiences, impressing clients and audiences with unmatched authenticity. • DIY Fun with 3D Printing - Turn anything from quirky decor to a collectable into a personalized 3D-printed creation. • Preview Items Before Buying - Out shopping for home decor? Scan an item and instantly preview it in your home or share it with someone else for approval, ensuring it’s the perfect fit before purchase. Advanced Features • Easy, On-the-Go Capture - Scan objects anywhere using your iPhone, quickly review them, then refine them using PhotoForge 3D Studio on your Mac, whether at home, in a workshop, or on location. • Private & Secure Workflow - Your images and scans stay secure, with no cloud uploading. Work confidently, knowing you have complete control over your creations. • LiDAR Precision - Easily capture detailed, accurate 3D models directly on your LiDAR-enabled iPhone, ensuring precise dimensions and realistic textures. • Seamless Mac Integration - Effortlessly scan directly to your Mac (or upload later) for detailed refinements with PhotoForge 3D Studio. Adjust scale, position, rotation, and remove unwanted artifacts with intuitive desktop tools. • Multiple Output Formats - Export your creations in the formats you need most (USDZ, STL, OBJ) for AR, 3D printing, virtual reality, gaming, and more. • Instant Feedback with AR Previews - View your creations instantly in AR on your iPhone, making edits fast and easy, so your projects always look exactly how you want them. Monthly and yearly subscriptions available. Contact: https://www.photoforge3d.com/contact Support: https://www.photoforge3d.com/faqs Privacy Policy: https://www.photoforge3d.com/capture-privacy-policy Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ *LiDAR-equipped iPhone strongly recommended for optimum accuracy and realism.

About

Obloid

Effortlessly create high-quality 3D models and printables from text prompts, images, or photos. This AI-powered tool generates .glb, .stl, and .obj files in seconds, requiring no prior modeling experience. Ideal for game developers, artists, and hobbyists looking to bring their ideas to life.

Highlights
  • AI-powered 3D model generation
  • Create from text prompts, images, or photos
  • Generates .glb, .stl, and .obj files
  • No prior modeling experience needed
  • Supports game objects, characters, avatars, and more
  • View and export 3D models
Features
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Obloid turns sketches, text prompts and photos into 3D printable models, then gives you the tools to customize, fix and cut them for your printer. Export STL, 3MF, OBJ or GLB, ready for your slicer. AI TOOLS • Sketch to 3D: draw a doodle on the canvas and get a colored 3D model back. • AI Model Generator: describe a figure, animal or prop, or attach a reference image. Sculpted mode makes characters and figures. Parametric mode makes exact parts with real sizes. • CAD Agent: describe a part, then refine it message by message. • AI Part Splitter: split a model into separate parts you can print one by one. PRINTABLE GENERATORS Pick a maker, adjust it with sliders and watch it update in 3D. No AI credits needed. • Keychains and pet tags • Nameplates and 3D text • Photo bookmarks and photo puzzles • Hinged boxes with dividers • 3D QR codes and cookie cutters • Phone stands, desk clamps, hanging planters and spinning tops UTILITIES • STL Cutter: too big for your print bed? Draw a seam, add connectors and export the parts. • STL Repair: fix non-manifold meshes before you slice. • Make Mesh Printable: rebuild broken meshes into a closed STL. • Color 3MF Splitter: split a painted multi-color 3MF into separate color parts. • 3D Print Timelapse: turn sliced G-code into a layer-by-layer build video. • Converters: turn PLY files, 3D Gaussian splats and point clouds into printable STL. EXPORT Export STL, 3MF, OBJ or GLB. Multi-color models export as a 3MF with filament slots assigned, or as one STL per color. Made for makers, 3D printing hobbyists, teachers, students and designers who want to print their ideas without learning CAD. AI tools run on credits. Obloid Pro includes fresh credits every renewal. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Weekly Auto-renewable Subscription • Yearly Auto-renewable Subscription • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy and terms of use: https://agreement.obloid.limitnil.com

Screenshots

PhotoForge 3D Capture4 screens
Obloid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PhotoForge 3D Capture at 5.0 against Obloid's 3.6. PhotoForge 3D Capture also leads on monetization model (freemium vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). Obloid's advantage is ratings volume (79 vs 3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. PhotoForge 3D Capture sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month and Obloid sells 5 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

PhotoForge 3D Capture holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Obloid has 79 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PhotoForge 3D Capture ships an update every 2 months, Obloid monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PhotoForge 3D Capture versus Obloid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPhotoForge 3D CaptureObloid
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.6 (79 ratings)
Positive reviews—13.6% of reviews
Number of ratings379 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size211 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEidria, Inc.Prabhkirat Singh

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PhotoForge 3D Capture

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription14 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription14 Days trial$149.991 Year
5 purchases

Obloid

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is PhotoForge 3D Capture free?
PhotoForge 3D Capture is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Obloid free?
Obloid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PhotoForge 3D Capture or Obloid?
PhotoForge 3D Capture is rated higher. PhotoForge 3D Capture averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Obloid averages 3.6 from 79 ratings.
Do PhotoForge 3D Capture or Obloid have ads?
Obloid shows ads; PhotoForge 3D Capture does not.
Which is updated more often, PhotoForge 3D Capture or Obloid?
PhotoForge 3D Capture ships an update every 2 months, and Obloid monthly. Most recently, PhotoForge 3D Capture was updated on October 25, 2026 and Obloid on October 24, 2026.

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