Comparison

Forma3D vs LazyTutu

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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Forma3D is a professional 3D mesh editor for iPhone and iPad — built for makers, 3D printing enthusiasts, and anyone who needs to create, fix, or modify 3D models on the go. No laptop. No cloud. Everything runs locally on your device, offline, with desktop-grade mesh editing. ▸ PAINT & MULTI-FILAMENT 3MF EXPORT Paint with a brush directly on your model, then export a 3MF file with per-face color data ready for multi-filament printing. Bambu Studio and Creality Print read the embedded colors automatically — your paint job travels to the slicer intact. ▸ SCULPT MODE Sculpt meshes with a gesture-based brush — push, pull, and smooth with falloff presets and Apple Pencil support. ▸ SKETCH MODE Draw a shape or import an SVG and turn it into 3D geometry in one tap. ▸ LITHOPHANE GENERATOR Turn any photo into a printable lithophane — a depth-mapped relief that comes alive when backlit. ▸ SPLIT WITH JOINTS Split meshes along edge loops into printable parts with built-in joints — cylinder, square peg, cone, or ball. Perfect for models bigger than your build plate. ▸ EDGE LOOP TOOLS Select entire edge loops and fill them with clean topology: Grid Fill for quad surfaces, Bridge for connecting boundaries. ▸ MESH EDITING AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Switch between Object Mode and Edit Mode. Select and edit vertices, edges, and faces with Single, Rectangle, Oval, or Brush selection. Move, rotate, and scale with a transform gizmo or numeric input. ▸ PROFESSIONAL MODELING TOOLS • Extrude — live preview with direction toggle • Inset — adjustable depth • Bevel — custom segments and profile control • Boolean — Union and Subtract (Manifold CSG) • Cut — Line, Circle, Ellipse, Rectangle, Polygon, Freehand • Mirror — across X, Y, or Z • Revolve — lathe geometry from a profile • Subdivide / Simplify — resolution where you need it • Remesh — uniform quad topology with quality control • 3D Text — extruded text objects ▸ PRIMITIVES & IMPORT Cube, Sphere, Soft variants, Cylinder, Torus, Pyramid, Plane, Tube, Bolt, Nut. Import STL and 3MF. Export to STL, 3MF, USDZ. ▸ 3D SCANNING (LiDAR) Scan real objects and edit the mesh immediately — scan, fix, print without switching apps. ▸ PRECISION & MEASUREMENT Ruler in millimeters, 20 mm build-plate grid, snap-to-grid, keyboard numeric input. ▸ VISUALIZATION Orthographic view cube, X-Ray mode, wireframe (triangles/quads), custom lighting and viewport colors. ▸ UNDO / REDO & PROJECTS Full history, native .forma3d projects, objects list panel. ▸ APPLE PENCIL Hover tooltips and precise component editing optimized for Pencil. ▸ 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. Whether you're splitting a big print into jointed parts, painting for multi-filament output, sculpting freehand, or fixing a scan — Forma3D puts a desktop-grade mesh editor in your pocket. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

LazyTutu

Effortlessly combine multiple photos into visually appealing collages. Choose from various layouts, backgrounds, and styles to showcase your favorite moments, from travel adventures to everyday snapshots.

Highlights
  • Combine up to 18 photos
  • Vertical or horizontal image creation
  • Sticker diary layouts
  • Instant-photo collage styles
  • Adjustable spacing and backgrounds
  • Mix portrait and landscape shots
Features
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Good photos deserve a place together. Let LazyTutu handle the layout. Choose your photos, pick a template, preview the result, and save your creation. From travel views and weekend meals to your pet's latest expression, turn everyday moments into a picture worth keeping. LONG IMAGES, ONE COMPLETE STORY Combine up to 18 photos into a vertical or horizontal image. Keep each photo's full frame, arrange photos in a single column or row, or try a grouped layout. Adjust spacing, black or white backgrounds, and layout density to bring the collection together. STICKER DIARY, LITTLE MOMENTS IN FOCUS Choose up to 8 photos with clear subjects and turn them into a sticker diary on a paper background. Pick your paper, colors, outlines, and shadows, or try another arrangement. Give people, pets, and favorite objects a page of their own. INSTANT-PHOTO COLLAGES, EVERYDAY KEEPSAKES Combine up to 6 photos with instant-photo borders and textured paper backgrounds. Choose cream, kraft, soft pink, or sage green to give your memories a look you love. PHOTO COLLAGES, ANOTHER WAY TO ARRANGE Combine up to 9 photos, mixing portrait and landscape shots. Try different arrangements, adjust spacing and separators, and preview the combination that suits your photos. Spend less time arranging and keep more of the moments you love. Open LazyTutu and start with a few favorite photos.

Screenshots

Forma3D4 screens
LazyTutu4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LazyTutu at none against Forma3D's 3. Forma3D's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. Forma3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. LazyTutu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Forma3D against 5.0 for LazyTutu. 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. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Forma3D versus LazyTutu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForma3DLazyTutu
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 daysEvery 3 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB78 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis Vazyulya彬 李

Customer experience

Forma3D

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LazyTutu

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Forma3D

Subscriptions2
  • Forma3D subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Forma3D - Year3 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access to Forma3D$99.99
None

LazyTutu

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forma3D free?
Forma3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LazyTutu free?
LazyTutu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Forma3D or LazyTutu?
Forma3D and LazyTutu are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Forma3D or LazyTutu have ads?
Neither Forma3D nor LazyTutu shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forma3D or LazyTutu?
Forma3D ships an update every 3 days, and LazyTutu every 3 days. Most recently, Forma3D was updated on October 31, 2026 and LazyTutu on October 29, 2026.

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