# Meshy AI vs Shapely 3D

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Shapely 3D at 100% against Meshy AI's 46%. Shapely 3D also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Meshy AI's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meshy AI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month and Shapely 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Meshy AI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshy AI has 196 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 46% of Meshy AI's written reviews are positive against 100% of Shapely 3D's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Meshy AI ships an update every 2 weeks, Shapely 3D every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meshy AI | Shapely 3D |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (196 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meshy-ai-3d-print-model-maker/id6761040759/reviews)** | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapely-3d/id6791292386/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **196** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 46.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 11 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#106** | — |
| Size | 94 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meshy LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1706876396) | [Fabrizio Brancati](https://appshunter.io/developer/538499509) |

## What reviewers say

### Meshy AI

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

**Currently charting:** #106 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #139 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 |


### Shapely 3D

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/shapely-3d/id6791292386)

Create and sculpt 3D models directly on your iPad. Build scenes from primitives, refine them with intuitive tools, and export your creations for printing or digital use. Unlock advanced features with a Pro upgrade.

**Highlights:** Sketch and sculpt 3D models, Build scenes from primitives, On-screen gizmo for manipulation, Configurable grid and measurement tools, Export USDZ for AR and Quick Look, Advanced Pro features (CSG, STL export, smoothing)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Shapely 3D Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meshy AI free?

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

### Is Shapely 3D free?

Shapely 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Meshy AI or Shapely 3D?

Meshy AI is rated higher. Meshy AI averages 4.8 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Shapely 3D averages 2.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Meshy AI or Shapely 3D have ads?

Shapely 3D shows ads; Meshy AI does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meshy AI or Shapely 3D?

Meshy AI ships an update every 2 weeks, and Shapely 3D every 11 days. Most recently, Meshy AI was updated on October 24, 2026 and Shapely 3D on October 19, 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.*