Comparison

AP Neo Patterns vs 3D Print Designer CAD

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

Head to head
About

AP Neo Patterns

Generate unique designs using mirrored layouts, custom shapes, and freehand drawing. Create geometric or abstract art with flexible color controls and image textures. Export high-quality patterns for various creative uses.

Highlights
  • Mirrored, radial, and tessellation layouts
  • Procedural shape generation
  • Freehand drawing for custom motifs
  • Editable Bézier vector lines
  • Image and texture importing
  • High-quality image export
Features
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Create colourful patterns with AP Neo Patterns v2.0. Explore generated pattern layouts or draw something of your own and turn it into unique patterns. Generated Patterns • Discover mirrored, radial, and tiled layouts • Try: Glass Stones, Prismatic Crystals, Microorganisms and Lines - new shapes in version 2.0 • Explore new stars, rosettes, cubes, rings, and mosaics • Adjust colours, shapes, detail, and transparency • Try fresh colours and designs with a tap Draw Your Own • Create motifs with freehand drawing, editable curves, and shapes • Add photos and textures • Adjust colours, borders, size, position, and rotation • Manage individual elements with Layers • Turn your drawing into your own unique patterns Save your favourites and export high-quality images. Available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

About

3D Print Designer CAD

Create, edit, and prepare 3D models for printing with this intuitive CAD application. Design from basic shapes, import existing files, and export in common formats. Connect directly to 3D printing services to bring your ideas to life.

Highlights
  • Create models from basic shapes
  • Import and edit existing 3D files
  • Combine, scale, and customize objects
  • Export in STL and OBJ formats
  • Direct link to 3D printing services
  • Built-in structural parts and materials
Features
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3D Print Designer – Create & Print Your Ideas Turn your ideas into real 3D objects. With 3D Print Designer, you can easily create, edit, and prepare models for 3D printing – all in one powerful CAD app. Design for 3D Printing – Simple & Powerful Create precise 3D models using an intuitive interface designed for beginners and advanced users alike. - Create models from basic shapes (cube, sphere, cylinder & more) - Import existing 3D files and continue editing - Combine, scale, rotate, and customize objects - Use real-world measurements for accurate results Ready for Real Production Prepare your designs directly for manufacturing. - Export your models in common 3D formats (e.g. STL, OBJ) - Assign materials and optimize your design - Take screenshots and previews of your models Built-In Components & Materials Speed up your workflow with ready-to-use elements. - Structural parts like wooden beams, steel components, and more - Reusable building elements for faster design - Material assignment for realistic visualization From Design to Physical Object Bring your models to life. - Direct link to 3D printing services via Treatstock - Upload your design and order a real 3D print - Perfect for prototypes, DIY projects, and custom parts Who is this app for? - Makers & DIY enthusiasts - Engineers & designers - Students & hobbyists - Anyone who wants to create and print 3D objects Why 3D Print Designer? - Easy to learn, powerful to use - Designed specifically for 3D printing workflows - All-in-one solution: design → export → print Start designing today and turn your ideas into real objects. Subscription (optional): Unlock advanced features and additional components with a subscription. This app contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you order services through external partners at no additional cost to you. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

AP Neo Patterns4 screens
3D Print Designer CAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Print Designer CAD at 4.6 against AP Neo Patterns's 1.0. 3D Print Designer CAD also leads on ratings volume (34 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). AP Neo Patterns's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support 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. AP Neo Patterns sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Print Designer CAD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Print Designer CAD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Print Designer CAD has 34 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AP Neo Patterns versus 3D Print Designer CAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAP Neo Patterns3D Print Designer CAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)4.6 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings134 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB468 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandrs PiluginsSebastian Kemper

Customer experience

AP Neo Patterns

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

3D Print Designer CAD

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

AP Neo Patterns

One-time1
  • Unlock the Full Version$6.99
2 purchases

3D Print Designer CAD

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Version 3D Print Designer$4.991 Month
  • Pro Version 3D Print Designer$29.991 Year

Questions

Is AP Neo Patterns free?
AP Neo Patterns is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Print Designer CAD free?
3D Print Designer CAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AP Neo Patterns or 3D Print Designer CAD?
3D Print Designer CAD is rated higher. AP Neo Patterns averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 3D Print Designer CAD averages 4.6 from 34 ratings.
Do AP Neo Patterns or 3D Print Designer CAD have ads?
3D Print Designer CAD shows ads; AP Neo Patterns does not.

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