Comparison

3D Object Easy vs Shapely 3D

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

Head to head
About

3D Object Easy

Features
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3D Object Easy is a powerful yet simple 3D scanning app that transforms real-world objects into high-quality 3D models using your iPhone's advanced camera system and LiDAR scanner. KEY FEATURES Professional 3D Scanning - Automatic scanning mode with AI-guided capture - Manual scanning mode for complete control - Real-time visual feedback and guidance - Smart photo capture based on lighting and movement - High-quality texture mapping Advanced Technology - Powered by Apple's RealityKit Object Capture - LiDAR depth sensing for accurate geometry - Photogrammetry processing for realistic textures - Multiple quality levels from preview to maximum resolution - Automatic background removal Easy to Use - Intuitive interface with step-by-step guidance - Choose between Auto and Manual scanning modes - Visual indicators show optimal capture positions - Progress tracking with photo counter - One-tap model generation Model Management - Organized gallery with thumbnail previews - View 3D models with interactive controls - Capture photos and videos of your models - Share models in USDZ format - Export to other 3D applications Quality Controls - Adjustable detail levels - Feature sensitivity settings - Object masking options - Processing configuration presets PERFECT FOR - Product photography and e-commerce - 3D printing and prototyping - Augmented reality content creation - Educational projects - Game development assets - Architecture and interior design - Art and sculpture documentation - Museum and artifact preservation REQUIREMENTS - iPhone with LiDAR scanner (iPhone 12 Pro or newer) - iOS 17.0 or later - Good lighting conditions recommended - Sufficient storage space for scans HOW IT WORKS 1. Create a new scan and choose your mode 2. Point your camera at the object 3. Move around slowly while the app captures photos 4. Review your scan and start processing 5. View and share your 3D model All processing happens on your device. Your data stays private and secure. No cloud upload required. PRIVACY Your scans and models are stored locally on your device. We do not collect or transmit any personal data. Complete privacy and security guaranteed. SUPPORT Need help? Contact us at rbbgroup@icloud.com

About

Shapely 3D

Create and sculpt 3D models directly on your iPad. Build scenes from primitives, refine them with intuitive tools, and export your creations for printing or digital use. Unlock advanced features with a Pro upgrade.

Highlights
  • Sketch and sculpt 3D models
  • Build scenes from primitives
  • On-screen gizmo for manipulation
  • Configurable grid and measurement tools
  • Export USDZ for AR and Quick Look
  • Advanced Pro features (CSG, STL export, smoothing)
Features
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Shapely 3D is a fast, native 3D modeling app built for iPad — sketch, sculpt, and export real 3D models with just your finger or Apple Pencil. Build scenes from simple primitives, then move, rotate, and scale them with an on-screen gizmo. Snap to a configurable grid, measure distances as you work, and use the orientation cube to jump straight to any view. Shapely 3D saves your work as a native document you can open again anytime, right where you left off. Before you print, tap View in Room to see the model on your desk at its actual size, through the camera, or export a USDZ for Quick Look and any USD tool. Apple Pencil Pro's squeeze switches sketch modes mid-drawing and hover shows where the next shape will land. Every project is in Spotlight, Siri and Shortcuts. Shapely 3D Pro unlocks: • CSG boolean operations — union, subtract, and intersect shapes to build more complex forms • STL export — send your models straight to a 3D printer or another CAD tool • Sketch & Extrude — draw a 2D profile and pull it into a solid • Smoothing — round any object with adjustable, non-destructive subdivision • Cut tool — slice objects apart along a face or a drawn line • Edit Faces — move, extrude, and reshape the individual faces of any object, and give any face a color of its own • Repair — find the holes, stray faces, and inside-out faces a slicer would trip on, see them in red, and fix them before you export Whether you're prototyping a part, teaching geometry, or just enjoy building things in 3D, Shapely 3D keeps the fundamentals simple and gets out of your way.

Screenshots

3D Object Easy4 screens
Shapely 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Object Easy at none against Shapely 3D's 1. 3D Object Easy also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (18.5 vs 26.0). Shapely 3D's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price 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. Shapely 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 3D Object Easy asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
3D Object Easy versus Shapely 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Object EasyShapely 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 11 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperViktoriia SamoilovaFabrizio Brancati

In-app purchases

None

3D Object Easy

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Shapely 3D

One-time1
  • Shapely 3D Pro$4.99

Questions

Is 3D Object Easy free?
3D Object Easy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Shapely 3D free?
Shapely 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D Object Easy or Shapely 3D have ads?
Shapely 3D shows ads; 3D Object Easy does not.

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