Comparison

Forma3D vs 3D Craft

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

3D Craft

Transform text and reference images into 3D concept art and assets. Refine your creations through conversation, adjust lighting, and export your models for further use. Organize your projects in a personal library.

Highlights
  • Text-to-3D concept generation
  • Reference image integration
  • Interactive 3D model viewing
  • Adjustable lighting and environment
  • Project library for organization
  • Export GLB models
  • Share editable game briefs
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Start with an idea. Bring it into 3D. Play it in games. Animate it into life. 3D Craft is the next-generation multi-model AI studio for creators, game developers, 3D printing enthusiasts, and concept artists. Transform simple text prompts or 2D photos into high-fidelity textured 3D models and looping character animation videos in seconds. Whether crafting indie game assets, 3D printing custom miniatures, or directing animated character shorts, 3D Craft puts the world's top generative 3D, physics gaming, and video models at your fingertips. —————————— — MULTI-MODEL GENERATIVE 3D —————————— Why settle for one AI when you can select the best model for your exact vision? 3D Craft integrates industry-leading neural reconstruction and diffusion engines: • Microsoft TRELLIS.2: Ultra-crisp geometric edges, sharp surface details, and physically accurate PBR materials. • Tencent Hunyuan3D-2.1: Optimized for expressive creatures, stylized game characters, and fantasy assets. • Hyper3D Rodin: Exceptional fidelity for detailed avatars, realistic costumes, and complex props. —————————— — AI CHARACTER ANIMATION & VIDEO —————————— Bring static 3D concepts into motion! Turn generated characters into dynamic action videos: • MiniMax Hailuo 02: High-action sequences—jumping, acrobatics, and combat moves in fast 480p or crisp 768p. • ByteDance Seedance 2.5: Fluid looping character locomotion, walking cycles, and expressive motions. • Codex Game Handoff: One-tap export of animation loops with game blueprints to Codex and AI agents for 2D platformers, endless runners, and virtual pets. • Desktop Emotional Companion: Set looping character animations as interactive desktop widgets. —————————— — BUILT FOR GAME DEV & 3D PRINTING —————————— Your creations are never trapped inside an app. 3D Craft connects directly to your workflow: • Play in Games: Place your 3D models into real-time physics worlds with sub-second launch and live progress. • Game Engines: Export production-ready GLB, USDZ, and OBJ meshes into Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, Godot, Roblox Studio, and WebGL. • 3D Printing Ready: Clean, watertight geometry ready to slice in Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, or Cura for FDM and resin printing. • Personal Developer API: Generate personal API keys in Profile to programmatically create and fetch 3D assets from your own scripts or AI agents. —————————— — REAL-TIME 3D STUDIO & WORKSPACE —————————— • Interactive 3D Viewport: Inspect meshes in Full Material, Solid, or Wireframe views with smooth 360° orbital controls. • Studio Lighting: Customize directional key lights, environment fill, and exposure presets. • Favorites & Archive: Keep your top creations in a permanent Favorites tab, and safely archive projects with 30-day auto retention. • Tactile Haptics: Feel every interaction with native Apple Taptic Engine feedback across model categories. —————————— — HOW IT WORKS —————————— 1. Describe or Upload: Enter a text prompt or upload a reference photo. 2. Select Your Model: Choose your preferred 3D or video engine. 3. Bring to Life: Generate textured 3D meshes or animate into video with one tap. 4. Play, Export & Build: Play in games, download standard GLB/OBJ files, or export to your game engine and 3D slicer. —————————— — SUBSCRIPTION & TOKENS —————————— Generation requires an internet connection and generation credits: • Creator Weekly: 250 credits per billing period. • Creator Monthly: 850 credits per billing period. • One-Time Token Packs: Extra credits that never expire. Unused subscription tokens expire at the end of each billing period. Generation costs are quoted before each job. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period in Apple ID Account Settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://3d-craft.web.app/privacy Support: zhujiawen519@gmail.com

Screenshots

Forma3D4 screens
3D Craft4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Forma3D at 6 against 3D Craft's 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 and 3D Craft sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 3D Craft. 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

Forma3D ships an update every 3 days, 3D Craft every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Forma3D versus 3D Craft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterForma3D3D Craft
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 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB92 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenis VazyulyaJiawen Zhu

Customer experience

Forma3D

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

3D Craft

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
5 purchases

3D Craft

Subscriptions2
  • Creator Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Creator Monthly$14.991 Month
One-time3
  • 200 Tokens$4.99
  • 500 Tokens$9.99
  • 1200 Tokens$19.99

Questions

Is Forma3D free?
Forma3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Craft free?
3D Craft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Forma3D or 3D Craft?
Forma3D and 3D Craft are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 6 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Forma3D or 3D Craft have ads?
Neither Forma3D nor 3D Craft shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Forma3D or 3D Craft?
Forma3D ships an update every 3 days, and 3D Craft every 2 days. Most recently, Forma3D was updated on October 31, 2026 and 3D Craft on October 31, 2026.

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