Comparison

3D Model Print Simple Edit vs Forma3D

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

Head to head
About

3D Model Print Simple Edit

Edit and view 3D models on your mobile device before printing. Offers tools for combining, subdividing, transforming, and rounding meshes. Supports popular 3D file formats.

Highlights
  • View and edit 3D models on the go
  • Supports 3MF, STL, OBJ, glTF formats
  • Boolean operations (Union, Subtract, Intersect)
  • Mesh subdivision and decimation
  • Transformations (Scale, Rotate, Reposition)
  • Rounding and 3D text generation
  • Ruler and alignment tools
Features
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Design, edit, and prepare 3D models for printing directly on your phone or tablet — or simply tell the AI agent what you need and watch it build the model for you. 3D Model Print Simple Edit is a fast 3D editor designed for touchscreens, makers, and 3D printing enthusiasts. No desktop CAD and no steep learning curve: shape your ideas and send them directly to your 3D printer. LET AI BUILD IT — MCP INTEGRATION Connect Claude, Gemini, or any AI agent that supports the Model Context Protocol (MCP). Generate a key in the app, paste it into your AI agent, and describe what you need: “a chair,” “a phone stand,” or “a box with a lid.” The agent creates and edits real objects directly in your scene while you watch it work. Then refine, sculpt, and paint the result by hand. Go from a single sentence to a print-ready model in just a few minutes. SCULPTING Push, pull, inflate, and smooth surfaces with intuitive sculpting brushes. Turn simple shapes into organic forms in seconds. CSG BOOLEAN OPERATIONS Union, subtract, and intersect objects to cut holes, merge parts, and build complex mechanical shapes from simple blocks. POWERFUL MODIFIERS • Twist objects into spirals and decorative shapes • Round edges to create smooth, print-friendly corners • Flip and mirror parts with a single tap • Draw your own shapes and turn them into 3D objects FULL-COLOR PAINTING Paint your models and prepare them for multicolor 3D printing. 3MF EXPORT WITH PLATES Arrange objects on build plates and export them as 3MF files — ready to open in your slicer. BUILT FOR TOUCH • Hide side panels for a full-screen workspace • Rename and organize objects directly from the hierarchy • Built-in help with short videos for every tool • Works great on both phones and tablets WHO IS IT FOR? • 3D printing hobbyists who want to modify models on the go • Makers who need a custom part, bracket, or replacement part quickly • Beginners who want to create without learning complicated CAD software • Anyone curious to see how AI can design real, printable objects Download 3D Model Print Simple Edit and turn your ideas — or your prompts — into real-world objects.

About

Forma3D

Create and edit 3D models directly on your iPhone or iPad. Prepare designs for 3D printing with precise tools and export to common formats. Ideal for beginners and experienced users alike.

Highlights
  • Create primitive 3D shapes
  • Precise transformation controls
  • Boolean operations (union, subtract)
  • Mesh editing (vertices, edges, faces)
  • STL and 3MF import/export
  • Beginner-friendly interface
  • X-Ray mode for transparency
Features
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Forma3D is a professional 3D mesh editor for iPad and iPhone — built for makers, 3D printing enthusiasts, and anyone who needs to fix or modify 3D models on the go. No laptop. No cloud. Everything runs locally on your device, offline, with desktop-grade mesh editing capabilities. ▸ FACE PAINT & MULTI-FILAMENT 3MF EXPORT Paint individual faces with different colors directly in the editor, then export a 3MF file with per-face color data ready for multi-filament 3D printing. Bambu Studio and Creality Print automatically assign filaments based on the embedded paint codes — no manual slicer setup needed. This is a desktop-only feature in slicer software, now available on mobile exclusively in Forma3D. ▸ MESH EDITING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Switch between Object Mode and Edit Mode. Select and edit individual vertices, edges, and faces with precision. Use Single, Rectangle, Oval, or Brush selection tools with Multi-select support. Move, rotate, and scale with an interactive transform gizmo or numeric input. ▸ PROFESSIONAL MODELING TOOLS • Extrude — push faces in or out with live preview and direction toggle • Inset — shrink or grow faces inward with adjustable depth • Bevel — round edges with custom segments and profile control (desktop-grade bevel algorithm) • Boolean Operations — Union and Subtract using Manifold CSG library • Manifold Cut — slice meshes with Line, Circle, Ellipse, Rectangle, Polygon, or Freehand shapes • Mirror — symmetrically duplicate geometry across X, Y, or Z axis • Revolve — create lathe geometry by rotating a profile • Subdivide — add resolution where you need it • Simplify — reduce polygon count for lighter exports • Remesh — retopologize with uniform quad-dominant mesh • Vertex Sculpting — push and pull vertices with gesture-based brush • 3D Text — add extruded text to your scene • Color — paint all faces of a mesh with a single tap ▸ PRIMITIVES & IMPORT Start from built-in primitives: Cube, Soft Cube, Sphere, Soft Sphere, Cylinder, Torus, Pyramid, Plane, Tube, Bolt, Nut. Import STL and 3MF files. Export to STL, 3MF, or USDZ formats. ▸ 3D SCANNING (LiDAR) Capture real-world objects with your iPhone or iPad LiDAR scanner and edit the resulting mesh directly in the app — scan, fix, and print without switching apps. ▸ PRECISION & MEASUREMENT Ruler tool for measuring distances in millimeters. World grid with 20 mm squares for build-plate reference. Snap-to-grid for accurate positioning. Keyboard hotkeys for fast numeric input (move, rotate, scale by exact values). ▸ VISUALIZATION Orthographic view cube for standard projections (Top, Bottom, Front, Back, Left, Right). X-Ray mode to see through meshes and inspect internal geometry. Wireframe display with Triangles or Quads mode. Custom viewport colors, lighting controls, and world axes toggle. ▸ UNDO / REDO & PROJECTS Full undo/redo history. Save and load projects in native .forma3d format. Duplicate, delete, and organize objects in the scene with an objects list panel. ▸ APPLE PENCIL SUPPORT Hover tooltips with Apple Pencil. Precise vertex dragging and component selection optimized for Pencil input. ▸ MULTILINGUAL Now available in 16 languages: English, Deutsch, Français, 日本語, 简体中文, Español, Italiano, 한국어, Português, Русский, Nederlands, Polski, Türkçe, 繁體中文, Svenska, العربية. Forma3D is built on a custom mesh kernel with Manifold CSG boolean operations and a desktop-grade bevel algorithm — bringing professional 3D editing to your pocket. Whether you're preparing models for 3D printing, fixing scanned meshes, painting faces for multi-filament prints, or creating from scratch, Forma3D gives you the tools to get the job done — anywhere. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

3D Model Print Simple Edit4 screens
Forma3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Forma3D at 100% against 3D Model Print Simple Edit's 0%. Forma3D also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). 3D Model Print Simple Edit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Forma3D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. 3D Model Print Simple Edit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Forma3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma3D has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 3D Model Print Simple Edit's written reviews are positive against 100% of Forma3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Model Print Simple Edit ships an update every 2 weeks, Forma3D every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
3D Model Print Simple Edit versus Forma3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Model Print Simple EditForma3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB22 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHuragan Kodu s.p z o.o.Denis Vazyulya

Customer experience

3D Model Print Simple Edit

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Forma3D

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

3D Model Print Simple Edit

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Forma3D

Subscriptions1
  • Forma3D subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month

Questions

Is 3D Model Print Simple Edit free?
3D Model Print Simple Edit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Forma3D free?
Forma3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Model Print Simple Edit or Forma3D?
Forma3D is rated higher. 3D Model Print Simple Edit averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Forma3D averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do 3D Model Print Simple Edit or Forma3D have ads?
3D Model Print Simple Edit shows ads; Forma3D does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Model Print Simple Edit or Forma3D?
3D Model Print Simple Edit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Forma3D every 3 days. Most recently, 3D Model Print Simple Edit was updated on October 7, 2026 and Forma3D on October 18, 2026.

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