Comparison

Tripo AI vs Cartogram

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

Head to head
About

Tripo AI

Transform images or text prompts into high-quality 3D models using advanced AI. Generate custom 3D assets for various projects, from design and 3D printing to personal creations, in just a few taps.

Highlights
  • Text-to-3D generation
  • Image-to-3D generation
  • High-quality 3D model creation
  • Custom 3D asset generation
  • 3D model refinement
  • Save and share creations
Features
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Turn a photo or a few words into a 3D model you can restyle, animate, and export. Snap a photo, pick one from your library, or describe what you want. Tripo AI builds the model, then lets you change its look, try motions on it, and export the model for your game or animation project, all from your phone. Made for game developers, animators, and anyone who wants 3D models without learning 3D software. HOW IT WORKS 1. Take a photo, choose an image, or type an idea. 2. Tripo AI generates your 3D model. You can leave and come back; it keeps working. 3. Change its textures or give it a motion. 4. Export it and bring it into your project. FROM PHOTO TO 3D MODEL Take a photo with your camera or choose an image from your library, and Tripo AI turns it into a 3D model. Spin it, zoom in, or tilt your phone to look around it. Switch lighting and display modes to check every detail. Want to change the photo first? Describe the edit, and Tripo AI updates the image before building the model. JUST DESCRIBE IT Prefer words? Type what you have in mind, like "a red toy car with four wheels", and Tripo AI builds the model directly from your text, with no image step in between. Not sure where to begin? Start from a template. MAKE YOUR CHARACTERS MOVE Pick a motion from the preset library and see your character move in 3D. Try a few and keep the one that fits. CHANGE ITS LOOK Your model is a starting point. Apply a preset texture style or upload a reference image to change its look without starting over. Split your model into parts, then select, hide, merge, or remove them. Rebuild the mesh with quads or triangles and set the face count you need. GET INSPIRED BY OTHER CREATORS See what other creators are making. Open any model to view it in 3D and find ideas for your own. Save the ones you like to your favorites. EXPORT IT FOR YOUR PROJECT Export your model for your game, animation, or 3D workflow. Supports GLB and FBX. Animated characters export with the motion you picked. Save the file to your phone or send it to another app. With a subscription, choose triangles or quads and set the face count before you generate. WHAT YOU CAN MAKE Want to see yourself in 3D? Turn a selfie into a character, give it a motion, and spin it around on your phone. Building an indie game? Get props, creatures, or characters to start from instead of a blank scene. Working on an animation? Turn a character idea into a 3D model and try different motions on it, right on your phone. Have a drawing or a piece of concept art? Take a photo of it and see your idea as a 3D model you can turn and inspect from every angle. Have a product idea? Test it in 3D before spending hours in modeling software. Want to hold it in your hands? Make a custom 3D model for 3D printing, a unique gift, or home décor. Stuck for ideas? Browse the community, find something you like, and make your own version from a photo or a prompt. GET STARTED Create an account and start making 3D models for free. No purchase is required to try Tripo AI. SUBSCRIPTIONS Some features require a subscription. Subscriptions are optional, and plans, benefits, and prices are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription at any time in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Cartogram

Create custom map posters of any location worldwide using detailed map data. Design unique wall art with curated themes, customizable layers, and typography, then export in high resolution for printing.

Highlights
  • Explore any location globally
  • Choose from curated color themes
  • Customize map layers (roads, water, parks)
  • Add custom typography
  • Select multiple poster layouts
  • High-resolution PNG/PDF export
Features
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Turn any place in the world into a stunning wall poster — powered by real OpenStreetMap data. Cartogram continues to deliver the same beautiful map poster creation experience, now with a fresh identity and new features. Cartogram lets you create beautifully styled map posters of your favorite cities, neighborhoods, and landmarks. Whether it's your hometown, a place you traveled to, or a gift for someone special — design a print-ready poster in seconds. EXPLORE ANY LOCATION Search for any city, neighborhood, or point of interest by name. Or drop a pin anywhere on the globe using coordinates. The entire world is your canvas. CURATED THEMES Choose from dozens of professionally designed color themes — from minimal black-and-white to vibrant, colorful styles. Each theme transforms the same map data into a completely different mood. DETAILED MAP LAYERS Fine-tune your poster by toggling roads, water bodies, parks, and building footprints. Adjust layer visibility to get exactly the look you want. CUSTOM TYPOGRAPHY Add city and country labels with full font control. Pick from a curated selection of typefaces to match your poster's style. MULTIPLE LAYOUTS Select from various poster aspect ratios and sizes — portrait, landscape, and square — optimized for common print formats. HIGH-RESOLUTION EXPORT Save your poster as a high-resolution PNG or PDF, ready for professional printing. Pro users enjoy up to 450 DPI for gallery-quality output. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Tiles by OpenMapTiles via OpenFreeMap. Rendered with MapLibre.

Screenshots

Tripo AI4 screens
Cartogram4 screens

Verdict

The call

Tripo AI and Cartogram both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 59% of Tripo AI's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cartogram's. Tripo AI also leads on ratings volume (2.8K vs 7). Cartogram's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Tripo AI sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $15.99 per month and Cartogram sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tripo AI holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tripo AI has 2.8K ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of Tripo AI's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cartogram's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tripo AI ships an update every 9 days, Cartogram every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tripo AI versus Cartogram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTripo AICartogram
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (2.8K ratings) — better4.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews58.6% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2.8K — better7
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHolymolly LimitedFurlan Paolo

Customer experience

Tripo AI

All ratings2,840 ratings
Positive90.4%
Neutral4.1%
Negative5.5%
Written reviews273 reviews
Positive58.6%
Neutral12.5%
Negative28.9%

Cartogram

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Tripo AI

Subscriptions6
  • Tripo 3D AI - Pro Plan$15.991 Month
  • Tripo 3D AI - Pro Plan1 Month trial$19.991 Month
  • Advanced Plan$38.991 Month
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  • Ultimate Plan1 Month trial$89.991 Month
  • Tripo 3D AI - Pro Plan$155.991 Year
  • Tripo 3D AI - Max Plan$539.991 Year
1 purchases

Cartogram

One-time1
  • Cartogram Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Tripo AI free?
Tripo AI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Cartogram free?
Cartogram is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tripo AI or Cartogram?
Tripo AI is rated higher. Tripo AI averages 4.6 out of 5 from 2.8K ratings, while Cartogram averages 4.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Tripo AI or Cartogram have ads?
Neither Tripo AI nor Cartogram shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tripo AI or Cartogram?
Tripo AI ships an update every 9 days, and Cartogram every 2 days. Most recently, Tripo AI was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cartogram on October 31, 2026.

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