Comparison

3D Print Designer CAD vs ModelVault

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

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

3D Print Designer CAD4 screens
ModelVault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ModelVault at none against 3D Print Designer CAD's 2. ModelVault also leads on ads (none vs shown). 3D Print Designer CAD's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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. ModelVault asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
3D Print Designer CAD versus ModelVault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Print Designer CADModelVault
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (30 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings30 — better—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size468 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian KemperMaximilian Witting

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

ModelVault

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 ModelVault free?
ModelVault is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Print Designer CAD or ModelVault have ads?
3D Print Designer CAD shows ads; ModelVault does not.

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