# Goblin Node vs Meshy AI

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Meshy AI at 248 against Goblin Node's 3. Meshy AI also leads on chart position (#101 vs unranked). Goblin Node's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Goblin Node sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Meshy AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Goblin Node against 4.8 for Meshy AI. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshy AI has 248 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Goblin Node ships an update every 10 days, Meshy AI every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Goblin Node | Meshy AI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-node-texture-lab/id6759722832/reviews) | **[4.8 (248 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshy-ai-3d-print-model-maker/id6761040759/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **248** |
| Positive reviews | — | 46.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#101** |
| Size | 71 MB | 94 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Rainer Weston](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880351882) | [Meshy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706876396) |

## What reviewers say

### Goblin Node

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/goblin-node-texture-lab/id6759722832)

Create professional PBR textures and materials on your iPad with a touch-first, non-destructive procedural workflow. Generate reusable patterns, tileable surfaces, and complete material suites anywhere inspiration strikes, without needing a desktop rig.

**Highlights:** Touch-native procedural texturing, Non-destructive workflow, Modular material generation, PBR material suite creation, 100+ nodes including generators, 3D preview engine, One-time purchase for pro features

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |


### Meshy AI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshy-ai-3d-print-model-maker/id6761040759)

**Currently charting:** #101 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #179 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Easily transform photos or text descriptions into 3D printable models. This AI-powered tool requires no prior 3D modeling experience and automatically repairs models for printing. Explore and share creations with a global community.

**Highlights:** Photo to 3D model generation, Text to 3D model generation, Automatic printability check and repair, AR preview for models, Export in multiple 3D formats (STL, 3MF, GLB, etc.), Community library of 3D models

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Meshy Pro Monthly Plan | $19.99 | per month |
| Meshy Pro Yearly Plan | $239.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Goblin Node free?

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

### Is Meshy AI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Goblin Node or Meshy AI?

Meshy AI is rated higher. Goblin Node averages 4.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Meshy AI averages 4.8 from 248 ratings.

### Do Goblin Node or Meshy AI have ads?

Neither Goblin Node nor Meshy AI shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Goblin Node or Meshy AI?

Goblin Node ships an update every 10 days, and Meshy AI every 2 weeks. Most recently, Goblin Node was updated on October 31, 2026 and Meshy AI 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.*