Comparison

3D Print Designer CAD vs TopMod 3D

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

Head to head
About

3D Print Designer CAD

Create, edit, and prepare 3D models for printing with this intuitive CAD application. Design from basic shapes, import existing files, and export in common formats. Connect directly to 3D printing services to bring your ideas to life.

Highlights
  • Create models from basic shapes
  • Import and edit existing 3D files
  • Combine, scale, and customize objects
  • Export in STL and OBJ formats
  • Direct link to 3D printing services
  • Built-in structural parts and materials
Features
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3D Print Designer – Create & Print Your Ideas Turn your ideas into real 3D objects. With 3D Print Designer, you can easily create, edit, and prepare models for 3D printing – all in one powerful CAD app. Design for 3D Printing – Simple & Powerful Create precise 3D models using an intuitive interface designed for beginners and advanced users alike. - Create models from basic shapes (cube, sphere, cylinder & more) - Import existing 3D files and continue editing - Combine, scale, rotate, and customize objects - Use real-world measurements for accurate results Ready for Real Production Prepare your designs directly for manufacturing. - Export your models in common 3D formats (e.g. STL, OBJ) - Assign materials and optimize your design - Take screenshots and previews of your models Built-In Components & Materials Speed up your workflow with ready-to-use elements. - Structural parts like wooden beams, steel components, and more - Reusable building elements for faster design - Material assignment for realistic visualization From Design to Physical Object Bring your models to life. - Direct link to 3D printing services via Treatstock - Upload your design and order a real 3D print - Perfect for prototypes, DIY projects, and custom parts Who is this app for? - Makers & DIY enthusiasts - Engineers & designers - Students & hobbyists - Anyone who wants to create and print 3D objects Why 3D Print Designer? - Easy to learn, powerful to use - Designed specifically for 3D printing workflows - All-in-one solution: design → export → print Start designing today and turn your ideas into real objects. Subscription (optional): Unlock advanced features and additional components with a subscription. This app contains affiliate links. We may earn a commission if you order services through external partners at no additional cost to you. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TopMod 3D

Sculpt intricate 3D surfaces with topological modeling on your mobile device. Create complex geometry, including handles and holes, and export your designs as OBJ files for use in other 3D software. Ideal for artists and designers interested in the mathematics of form.

Highlights
  • Topological mesh modeling
  • Sculpt intricate 3D surfaces
  • Create handles and holes
  • Real-time geometry building
  • Export as OBJ files
Features
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Works best for Ipad. TopMod is a topological mesh modeler for sculpting intricate, high-genus 3D surfaces right on your iPhone and iPad. Build handles, holes, and complex manifold geometry in real time, then export your creations as OBJ files to use in any 3D pipeline. A focused, self-contained tool for artists, designers, and anyone who loves the mathematics of form.

Screenshots

3D Print Designer CAD4 screens
TopMod 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TopMod 3D at none against 3D Print Designer CAD's 2. TopMod 3D also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). 3D Print Designer CAD's advantage is ratings volume (32 vs 3) and device support (4 vs 2). On price 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. 3D Print Designer CAD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. TopMod 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TopMod 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Print Designer CAD has 32 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
3D Print Designer CAD versus TopMod 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Print Designer CADTopMod 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better3
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size468 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian KemperJohn Briscella

Customer experience

3D Print Designer CAD

All ratings18 ratings
Positive94.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

TopMod 3D

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

3D Print Designer CAD

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Version 3D Print Designer$4.991 Month
  • Pro Version 3D Print Designer$29.991 Year
None

TopMod 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Print Designer CAD free?
3D Print Designer CAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TopMod 3D free?
TopMod 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 3D Print Designer CAD or TopMod 3D?
TopMod 3D is rated higher. 3D Print Designer CAD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while TopMod 3D averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do 3D Print Designer CAD or TopMod 3D have ads?
3D Print Designer CAD shows ads; TopMod 3D does not.

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