Comparison

Obloid vs 3D Kit

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

Head to head
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

About

3D Kit

Features
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Open, explore, and inspect 3D models on your iPhone or iPad. 3D Kit is a fast, intuitive viewer built for makers, designers, engineers, and anyone who works with 3D files. Drop in an STL, OBJ, USDZ, or 3MF file and see it rendered instantly. Orbit around your model with smooth turntable controls, zoom in to inspect fine details, and get a complete breakdown — triangle count, vertex count, dimensions, bounding box, file size, volume, and surface area. BUILT FOR 3D PRINTING Choose from popular printer bed presets or enter custom dimensions to see exactly how your model fits on the build plate. A floor grid gives you spatial reference, and real-time measurement overlays show width, height, and depth in millimeters — so you can verify scale before you slice. Whether you are checking a downloaded file or reviewing your own design exports, 3D Kit gives you a quick, reliable way to preview models without launching a full slicer or CAD application. SEE YOUR MODEL IN THE REAL WORLD Place any 3D model into your physical environment using augmented reality. Point your camera at a flat surface, tap to place, and walk around your model as if it were sitting right in front of you. AR mode is perfect for checking the real-world size of a print, showing a design to someone who does not use CAD software, or seeing how a model looks on your desk before committing to a print. Measurements work in AR too, so you can verify dimensions while viewing the model in context. MAKE IT YOURS Customize every aspect of the viewing experience. Change the object color, floor color, sky color, grid color, grid line width, and ruler line color. Choose from camera presets — front, back, left, right, top, bottom, and isometric — or orbit freely to find the perfect angle. All appearance settings persist across sessions. CAPTURE AND SHARE Take high-resolution screenshots or record smooth video walkthroughs. Export to your photo library, save to Files, or share directly to any app. Video recording works in both the standard viewport and AR mode. YOUR MODEL LIBRARY Import files from the Files app, AirDrop, email attachments, or any app that shares 3D files. 3D Kit organizes your models in a built-in library with quick access to recent files. Rename, delete, and manage your collection without leaving the app. Browse the included sample models to explore what 3D Kit can do, no files required. SUPPORTED FORMATS - STL (binary and ASCII) - OBJ - USDZ - 3MF KEY FEATURES - Instant 3D model rendering with smooth orbit controls - Detailed model info: triangles, vertices, dimensions, volume, surface area, file size - Printer bed presets or custom dimensions - Real-time measurement overlays in millimeters - Augmented reality placement on any flat surface - Customizable colors for object, floor, sky, grid, and ruler lines - Camera orientation presets for standard views - Screenshot and video capture in viewport and AR modes - Built-in model library with import, rename, and delete - Sample models included to get started immediately - Designed for iPhone and iPad 3D Kit is the fastest way to go from file to visual on iOS. No account required, no cloud uploads, no waiting. Just open a file and see your model. https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Obloid4 screens
3D Kit4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 3D Kit at none against Obloid's shown. 3D Kit also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs monthly). Obloid's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). 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. Obloid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and 3D Kit sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Obloid ships an update monthly, 3D Kit every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Obloid versus 3D Kit: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterObloid3D Kit
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (79 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings79 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscription—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size108 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPrabhkirat SinghAdapted Hub LLC

In-app purchases

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
2 purchases

3D Kit

Subscriptions1
  • Pro Access Monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$29.99

Questions

Is Obloid free?
Obloid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Kit free?
3D Kit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Obloid or 3D Kit have ads?
Obloid shows ads; 3D Kit does not.
Which is updated more often, Obloid or 3D Kit?
Obloid ships an update monthly, and 3D Kit every 5 days. Most recently, Obloid was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3D Kit on October 16, 2026.

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