Comparison

Forma3D vs ModelVault

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 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/

About

ModelVault

Features
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ModelVault ist deine komplette 3D-Werkstatt für unterwegs: eine übersichtliche Bibliothek für alle 3D-Modelle auf deinem iPhone, ein flüssiger Betrachter und ein intuitiver 3D-Editor, den du komplett mit den Fingern bedienst. DEINE 3D-BIBLIOTHEK • Findet automatisch STL-, 3MF- und OBJ-Dateien auf deinem Gerät • Übersichtliche Galerie mit 3D-Vorschaubildern • Modelle ansehen, drehen und zoomen – flüssig und in hoher Qualität • Eigene Ordner als Quellen verknüpfen 3D-DESIGN MIT DEN FINGERN • Grundformen wie Quader, Zylinder, Kugel, Kegel, Torus, Stern, Vieleck und mehr • 3D-Text: Schriftzüge eingeben und als druckbares Objekt verwenden • Verschieben, Drehen und Skalieren direkt am Objekt – mit Griffen wie in großen CAD-Programmen • Aussparungen: Formen als „Loch" markieren und beim Speichern automatisch herausschneiden • Ausrichten, Gruppieren, Spiegeln und Duplizieren • Millimetergenau: exakte Maße, Positionen und Winkel eingeben • Einrast-Raster von 0,1 bis 10 mm • Maßband: Gesamtmaße deines Designs direkt an den Achsen ablesen • Farbpalette und eigene Farben • Undo/Redo für jeden Schritt D-SCAN MIT LIDAR • Scanne reale Objekte mit dem LiDAR-Scanner deines iPhone Pro • Speichere Scans direkt in deiner Bibliothek und bearbeite sie im Editor weiter GEMACHT FÜR DEN 3D-DRUCK • Alle Maße in echten Millimetern – was du entwirfst, kommt maßhaltig aus dem Drucker • Bestehende Modelle laden, erweitern und als neue Datei speichern Ob schnelles Ersatzteil, Namensschild oder kreatives Projekt: Mit ModelVault hast du deine 3D-Modelle immer dabei – vom ersten Entwurf bis zum fertigen Druckmodell.

Screenshots

Forma3D4 screens
ModelVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ModelVault at none against Forma3D's 1. Forma3D's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Forma3D sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per month. ModelVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Forma3D versus ModelVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForma3DModelVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis VazyulyaMaximilian Witting

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Forma3D

Subscriptions1
  • Forma3D subscription3 Days trial$6.991 Month
None

ModelVault

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Forma3D free?
Forma3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ModelVault free?
ModelVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Forma3D or ModelVault have ads?
Neither Forma3D nor ModelVault shows ads.

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