# Wafer vs TopMod 3D

The clearest difference is rating: TopMod 3D at 5.0 against Wafer's 3.9. TopMod 3D also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). Wafer's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Wafer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. TopMod 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

TopMod 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Wafer has 17 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Wafer | TopMod 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.9 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wafer-3d-texture-paint/id6759056701/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topmod-3d-design-software/id6779650858/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **17** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 57.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Size | 52 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sparseal SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/1603313874) | [John Briscella](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889049396) |

## What reviewers say

### Wafer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wafer-3d-texture-paint/id6759056701)

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Exporting and Saving Documents | $19.99 | one-time |


### TopMod 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/topmod-3d-design-software/id6779650858)

Sculpt intricate 3D surfaces with topological modeling on your mobile device. Create complex geometry, including handles and holes, and export your designs as OBJ files for use in other 3D software. Ideal for artists and designers interested in the mathematics of form.

**Highlights:** Topological mesh modeling, Sculpt intricate 3D surfaces, Create handles and holes, Real-time geometry building, Export as OBJ files

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Wafer free?

Wafer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TopMod 3D free?

TopMod 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Wafer or TopMod 3D?

TopMod 3D is rated higher. Wafer averages 3.9 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while TopMod 3D averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Wafer or TopMod 3D have ads?

Neither Wafer nor TopMod 3D shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Wafer or TopMod 3D?

Wafer ships an update every 5 days, and TopMod 3D every 5 days. Most recently, Wafer was updated on November 5, 2026 and TopMod 3D on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*