Forma3D vs ExactoScan
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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/
ExactoScan
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Transform your physical environment into professional-grade digital assets in seconds. This app bridges the gap between reality and design, allowing you to capture spaces with high precision and export them directly into your professional CAD workflow. Scan with Precision Single Room Capture: Quickly generate a 3D model of any room for interior design or renovation. Full Floor Plans: Scan multiple rooms to create comprehensive, scaled layouts of entire properties. On-Device Processing: Experience fast, secure scanning that keeps your data private and processes everything locally. Professional Export Options Seamlessly integrate your scans into industry-standard software like AutoCAD, Revit, SketchUp, and Rhino. Export your projects in: CAD Formats: DWG, DXF, IFC 3D Models: OBJ, USDZ Built for Your Workflow Modern Interface: Fully optimized for both Light and Dark mode to match your design environment. Flexible Access: Choose how you work. Purchase scan credits for one-off projects or subscribe for unlimited access to professional features. Stop wasting time with manual measurements. Whether you are an architect, real estate professional, or contractor, this app delivers the accuracy and versatility you need to move from the job site to the workstation instantly. Pro-Grade LiDAR Scanning Utilize the advanced depth-sensing power of LiDAR technology for millimetric accuracy. Hardware Requirements: This app requires a LiDAR-enabled Pro device. Supported Devices: iPhone 12 Pro & Pro Max (or newer Pro models) and iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd Gen or newer) and 12.9-inch (4th Gen or newer). Terms and Conditions: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
Forma3D and ExactoScan are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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. Forma3D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month and ExactoScan sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | Forma3D | ExactoScan |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Denis Vazyulya | Maen Al Share |
In-app purchases
Forma3D
- Forma3D subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
ExactoScan
- Monthly Plan$14.991 Month
- Yearly Plan$99.991 Year
- Light Package$9.99
- Pro Package$29.99
- Ultimate Package$49.99









