Forma3D vs TextStudio
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/
TextStudio
Easily create eye-catching stylized text with thousands of effects and fine-tune every detail. Add animations, customize backgrounds, and import your own fonts. Perfect for social media, logos, and more.
- 3500+ ready-to-use text effects
- Live preview and parameter tweaking
- Fine control over text details
- Animated text exports (GIF/MP4)
- Distortion and background customization
- Import custom fonts
- Cross-device preset syncing
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Create stunning stylized text in seconds. Choose from thousands of curated effects, customize every detail, and export your design ready to share. WHAT YOU CAN DO - 3500+ ready-to-use effects: neon, 3D, metallic, retro, vintage, futuristic, handwritten, cinematic - Live preview as you tweak every parameter - Fine control: outlines, depth, bevel, shadows, fills, textures, gradients, specular highlights - Animations: pulse, bounce, glow, shimmer, particles and more, exported as GIF or MP4 - Distort modes: perspective, stretch, bend, free-form mesh - Background customization: colors, gradients, photos - Import your own fonts from the iOS font system - Save your designs as personal presets, sync them across devices PERFECT FOR - Social media (Instagram, TikTok, Twitter) - YouTube thumbnails and banners - Logos and watermarks - Greeting cards, stickers, memes - Product mockups SIGN IN Connect with Apple, Google, or email. Your favorites and saved presets sync automatically across all your iOS devices. PREMIUM Upgrade to Premium for unlimited HD exports, premium animations, advanced distortions, and an ad-free experience. iMESSAGE TextStudio integrates with iMessage so you can drop your designs straight into a conversation. We hand-craft new effects every week. Got feedback or a wish? Contact us right from Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Forma3D at none against TextStudio's shown. Forma3D also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Forma3D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month and TextStudio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Forma3D against 5.0 for TextStudio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Forma3D has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Forma3D ships an update every 3 days, TextStudio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forma3D | TextStudio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Denis Vazyulya | Gaudin Ltd |
Customer experience
Forma3D
TextStudio
In-app purchases
Forma3D
- Forma3D subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
TextStudio
- Premium Monthly$9.991 Month
- Premium Yearly$49.991 Year
- Premium for Life$129.99









