Comparison

3D Model Print Simple Edit vs Meld

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

Meld

Create and paint 3D models directly on your iPad. Offers robust modeling and topology tools, along with texture painting capabilities. Supports various export formats and includes a free tier with optional Pro features.

Highlights
  • Polygon modeling tools (Extrude, Bevel, Loop Cut)
  • Topology editing (Split, Dissolve, Bridge)
  • Texture painting with Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity
  • PBR material channels (Roughness, Metallic)
  • Multiple light types and camera placement
  • OBJ, glTF, GLB, USDZ import/export
  • Autosave and 3D file previews
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Meld is a polygon modeler and texture painter built for iPad. Topology editing tools, rebuilt for use with touch and Apple Pencil. MODELING Extrude, Inset, Bevel, Loop Cut, Knife, Edge Slide and Subdivide. Extrude along the region, the normals or each face individually. Bevel edges or vertices with adjustable segments and profile shape. Cut loops with even spacing and slide them into place. Every tool opens a settings panel after you commit, so you can dial in an exact amount, add a segment, or change a profile without undoing and starting again. Move, rotate and scale with gizmos in global or local orientation, or transform freely with an axis constraint when you need one direction only. TOPOLOGY Split, separate, dissolve and delete across every selection mode. Fill and bridge edges. Merge vertices by distance or at their center. Flip normals, shade smooth or flat, join objects together. Full undo and redo on everything. PAINTING Paint color directly onto your model with Apple Pencil, using pen pressure. Roughness, metallic and emissive channels let a surface read as worn metal, wet plastic or a glowing sign. Unwrap UVs with smart unwrap. LIGHTING AND RENDERING Point, spot, directional and area lights. Place cameras, frame a shot at the aspect ratio you want, and capture it. Ray traced shadows and reflections on supported devices. Import reference images to model against. Fly through your scene or orbit it, in perspective or orthographic, with instant front, side and top views. FILES Import and export OBJ, glTF, GLB and USDZ. Export a single object or the whole scene. Scenes autosave as you work, and the file browser shows a real 3D preview of every one. Your files stay on your device, and export to formats every other tool already speaks. FREE AND PRO Everything in modeling, topology, selection and transforms is free. So is color painting, OBJ import and export, and up to three saved scenes. Meld PRO adds unlimited scenes, glTF, GLB and USDZ import and export, roughness and metallic painting, and the PBR renderer. Subscriptions are monthly or annual and renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel any time in Settings. Terms of Service: https://meld3d.app/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://meld3d.app/privacy.html NINE LANGUAGES English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Korean and Chinese.

Screenshots

3D Model Print Simple Edit4 screens
Meld4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Meld at 67% against 3D Model Print Simple Edit's 0%. Meld also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ads (none vs shown). 3D Model Print Simple Edit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). 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. Meld sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. 3D Model Print Simple Edit asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Meld holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of 3D Model Print Simple Edit's written reviews are positive against 67% of Meld's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Model Print Simple Edit ships an update every 2 weeks, Meld every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
3D Model Print Simple Edit versus Meld: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Model Print Simple EditMeld
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (1 ratings)4.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings13 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size182 MB258 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperHuragan Kodu s.p z o.o.Meld Systems LLC

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%

Meld

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

3D Model Print Simple Edit

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Meld

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Annual$39.991 Year

Questions

Is 3D Model Print Simple Edit free?
3D Model Print Simple Edit is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Meld free?
Meld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Model Print Simple Edit or Meld?
Meld is rated higher. 3D Model Print Simple Edit averages 3.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Meld averages 4.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 3D Model Print Simple Edit or Meld have ads?
3D Model Print Simple Edit shows ads; Meld does not.
Which is updated more often, 3D Model Print Simple Edit or Meld?
3D Model Print Simple Edit ships an update every 2 weeks, and Meld every 3 days. Most recently, 3D Model Print Simple Edit was updated on October 7, 2026 and Meld on October 20, 2026.

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