brckd vs Meld
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
brckd
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Photograph your LEGO creations and let AI transform them into interactive 3D models you can rotate, zoom, and view in augmented reality. brckd is the ultimate companion app for LEGO builders and brick enthusiasts. Snap photos of your builds from multiple angles, and our AI-powered 3D engine generates a detailed digital model in minutes — no scanning equipment needed. — AI 3D MODEL GENERATION Take photos of your LEGO build from different angles. Our AI analyzes them and creates a fully interactive 3D model you can rotate, zoom, and explore. Works with any LEGO set — Technic, Architecture, Star Wars, City, Creator, and more. AUGMENTED REALITY VIEWER Place your 3D LEGO models in the real world using AR. See how your creations look on your desk, shelf, or anywhere else. Share AR experiences with friends and family. YOUR PERSONAL COLLECTION Keep all your LEGO builds organized in one place. Track your creations with private and public collections. Every build stores your photos, 3D model, and build details. COMMUNITY OF BUILDERS Share your builds with thousands of LEGO fans worldwide. Browse the Explore feed to discover incredible creations from other builders. Search by theme, builder name, or build title. BUILDER PROFILES Create your builder identity. Showcase your public builds, customize your profile, and connect with the LEGO community. POWERFUL SEARCH Find builds and builders instantly. Filter by LEGO themes including Star Wars, Technic, Architecture, City, Creator, Harry Potter, Batman, Botanicals, and many more. FULL-SCREEN 3D VIEWER Interact with your models in an immersive viewer. Rotate 360°, zoom in on details, and change background colors. Export your 3D models as GLB files. — SUBSCRIPTION PLANS Free — Get started with 3 models and full community access. Builder ($6.99/mo or $59.99/yr) — 8 models per month, 3 photos per build, higher mesh resolution, AR viewer, and GLB export. Master ($19.99/mo or $179.99/yr) — 15 models per month, 4 photos per build, maximum mesh resolution, priority processing, and Master badge. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Account Settings on the App Store after purchase. — HOW IT WORKS 1. Photograph your LEGO build 2. Upload and let AI generate your 3D model 3. View, rotate, and explore in the 3D viewer 4. Place in AR or share with the community — PERFECT FOR • LEGO collectors who want to digitize their builds • Brick enthusiasts who love sharing creations • Parents documenting kids' LEGO projects • MOC builders showcasing original designs • Anyone who wants to turn real LEGO into 3D models — Privacy: https://brick-vault-c0eb5.web.app/privacy Terms: https://brick-vault-c0eb5.web.app/terms Support: chudik143@gmail.com Download brckd and bring your LEGO builds to life in 3D.
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.
- 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 and iPhone. 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. Exporting models requires Meld Pro. 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. 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: brckd at 15.0 against Meld's 18.5. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. brckd sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Meld sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | brckd | Meld |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 5 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 265 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bohdan Markevych | Meld Systems LLC |
In-app purchases
brckd
- Builder Monthly$5.991 Month
- Master Monthly$17.991 Month
- Builder Annual$49.991 Year
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- Master Annual$149.991 Year
Meld
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Annual$39.991 Year









