Comparison

3Dup vs 3DCellForge

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

Head to head
About

3Dup

Transform images into 3D models using AI. Capture objects with your iPhone camera and generate printable or game-ready assets quickly. No special equipment or technical skills are needed.

Highlights
  • AI-powered 3D model generation
  • Convert 1-4 images into 3D assets
  • Fast cloud processing (under 2 minutes)
  • Export for 3D printing and game engines
  • Easy sharing to popular platforms
  • No LIDAR or special equipment required
Features
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Turn any image into an AI-powered 3D model right from your iPhone. Snap photos of real-world objects and get printable, game-ready 3D assets in minutes. No LIDAR. No studio. Just your camera. 3Dup lets you transform one or more images of an object into a high-quality 3D model you can use for 3D printing, game development, digital sculpting, and more. No special equipment or technical skills required. Just upload a single image, or up to four (front, left, right, back), and let 3Dup do the rest. Key Features: * Simple Scan Flow – Works with 1 to 4 images per object * AI-Powered Conversion – Generates detailed 3D geometry * Token-Based System – Pay per model or subscribe for more * Fast Cloud Processing – Most models ready in under 2 minutes * 3D Printer Friendly – Export to Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, OrcaSlicer * Game and Design Ready – Use in Blender, Unity, Unreal, or AR apps * Easy Sharing – Upload to Printables, Thingiverse, MakerWorld, and more Perfect For: * 3D printing enthusiasts, hobbyists and makers * Game developers and designers * AR/VR creators and prototypers * Product designers and educators * 3D artists, modelers, and sculptors Whether you're building a game asset, prototyping a product, or prepping a model for your 3D printer, 3Dup helps you go from photo to 3D file quickly and easily. Go Premium to unlock: * Extra cloud credits each week or month * Higher resolution model generation * Faster model processing * Access to exclusive features Prefer a flexible option? Just buy token packs anytime. No subscription required. Ready to bring your ideas to life? Download 3Dup and start creating 3D models today. Terms of Service: https://3dup.io/terms-of-service Privacy Policy: https://3dup.io/privacy-policy

About

3DCellForge

Features
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3DCellForge turns images into mobile 3D cell-style assets you can inspect, rotate, import, organize, and share. Create textured GLB models from photos through a secure generation backend, or bring your own USDZ, GLB, OBJ, STL, DAE, and SCN files into a clean iPhone model viewer. Use it to prototype biology-inspired assets, preview 3D references, compare generated models, and keep a lightweight local asset library on your device. Free users receive a monthly generation allowance, and Forge Pro unlocks unlimited image-to-3D generation. Forge Pro Monthly renews monthly at US$9.99. Forge Pro Yearly renews yearly at US$79.99. Prices may vary by region and are shown before purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

3Dup2 screens
3DCellForge3 screens

Verdict

The call

3Dup and 3DCellForge are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. 3Dup sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and 3DCellForge sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
3Dup versus 3DCellForge: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3Dup3DCellForge
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (88 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings88 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB6 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperBriLabs Solutions LLC飞宇 陈

In-app purchases

6 purchases

3Dup

Subscriptions3
  • Premium access (1 Week)$2.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly - Promo$5.991 Month
  • Premium access (1 Month)$9.991 Month
One-time3
  • 20 Cloud credits$1.99
  • 60 Cloud Credits$4.99
  • 140 Cloud Credits$9.99
2 purchases

3DCellForge

Subscriptions2
  • Forge Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Forge Pro Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is 3Dup free?
3Dup is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3DCellForge free?
3DCellForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3Dup or 3DCellForge have ads?
Neither 3Dup nor 3DCellForge shows ads.

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