Comparison

3D Print Designer CAD vs MeshStudio

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

MeshStudio

Transform text descriptions or reference images into 3D models using AI. Explore various styles and preview your creations in an interactive viewer. Ideal for concept visualization and asset generation without prior 3D modeling experience.

Highlights
  • Text to 3D model generation
  • Image to 3D model generation
  • Multiple visual styles (realistic, cartoon, low-poly, voxel)
  • Interactive 3D model preview
  • Personal library for saved creations
  • No prior 3D modeling experience required
Features
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Turn an idea into a 3D model with MeshStudio. Describe what you want to create or start with a reference image. MeshStudio uses AI to build a 3D model that you can preview, inspect and save directly from your iPhone. FROM WORDS TO 3D Write a simple description of your idea. It could be a game prop, a product concept, a decorative object or something entirely new. Add the details that matter to you, choose a visual style and let MeshStudio create a 3D interpretation of your prompt. FROM IMAGE TO 3D Already have a visual reference? Upload a photo, drawing or concept image and use it as the starting point for a 3D model. Clear images with a well-defined subject generally produce the most useful results. CHOOSE YOUR STYLE Give each creation its own character. Explore styles such as realistic, cartoon, low-poly and voxel to find the look that fits your idea. PREVIEW YOUR CREATIONS Rotate and examine generated models in an interactive 3D viewer. Your creations are kept together in your personal library, so you can return to them whenever inspiration strikes. MADE FOR EXPLORING IDEAS MeshStudio is useful for: • Early product concepts • Game and animation assets • Characters and decorative objects • Creative experiments • 3D design inspiration • Visualizing ideas before detailed modeling No traditional 3D modeling experience is required. Start with an idea, refine your description and explore how different prompts and reference images change the result. Please note: • AI-generated results may vary depending on the prompt, reference image and selected style. • An internet connection is required to generate models. • Model generation uses credits. Additional credit packs are available as in-app purchases. • Only upload images that you own or have permission to use. Your next 3D idea can begin with a sentence or a single image. Create it with MeshStudio. Privacy Policy: https://holy-tarantula-15f.notion.site/Privacy-Policy-MeshStudio-b31930240b84451a97329bb05efae0f9 Terms of use: https://app.notion.com/p/Terms-of-Service-MeshStudio-a1e7d409ee284dd0a46fc8b81d4404b6

Screenshots

3D Print Designer CAD4 screens
MeshStudio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Print Designer CAD at 4.6 against MeshStudio's 1.0. 3D Print Designer CAD also leads on ratings volume (32 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). MeshStudio's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and MeshStudio sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Print Designer CAD holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Print Designer CAD has 32 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
3D Print Designer CAD versus MeshStudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Print Designer CADMeshStudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (32 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings32 — better1
Update frequency—Every 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size468 MB40 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian KemperONNEX YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETI

Customer experience

3D Print Designer CAD

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

MeshStudio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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
3 purchases

MeshStudio

One-time3
  • 5 Credits$14.99
  • 10 Credits$24.99
  • 25 Credits$44.99

Questions

Is 3D Print Designer CAD free?
3D Print Designer CAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MeshStudio free?
MeshStudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 3D Print Designer CAD or MeshStudio?
3D Print Designer CAD is rated higher. 3D Print Designer CAD averages 4.6 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while MeshStudio averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 3D Print Designer CAD or MeshStudio have ads?
3D Print Designer CAD shows ads; MeshStudio does not.

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