Comparison

MeshBox vs Moldora

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

Head to head
About

MeshBox

Features
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MeshBox turns any real-world object into a 3D model — ready for your slicer, your portfolio, or your next remix. Point your iPhone Pro or iPad Pro at anything — a trinket, a prototype, a vintage miniature — and walk around it. MeshBox's LiDAR-powered capture pipeline reconstructs the geometry on-device and delivers a clean, printable USDZ mesh in minutes. FEATURES • LiDAR 3D scanning powered by Apple's Object Capture • On-device mesh reconstruction — no servers, no uploads • Interactive 3D preview: drag to rotate, pinch to zoom • Organize scans into color-coded groups (albums) • Drag-and-drop curation — build collections in seconds • Export USDZ directly to any slicer, modeling app, or AR viewer • Liquid Glass design, native to iOS 26 • Optimized for both iPhone Pro and iPad Pro WHO IT'S FOR • 3D printing enthusiasts capturing objects to remix, resize or reprint • Tabletop hobbyists archiving minis, terrain and busts • Product designers and prototypers iterating on physical mockups • Researchers, museums and archivists preserving objects digitally • Anyone who wants to hold a memory in three dimensions HOW IT WORKS 1. Tap "Scan object" and choose a quality preset 2. Walk slowly around your subject — on-screen guidance keeps you on track 3. The on-device photogrammetry engine builds a textured mesh 4. Preview, name, group, and export straight to your printer or slicer REQUIREMENTS MeshBox needs a device with LiDAR: iPhone 12 Pro or later (Pro / Pro Max models) or iPad Pro (2020 or later). A well-lit, flat surface gives the best scans. PRIVACY Your scans stay on your device. Nothing is uploaded, processed in the cloud, or shared without your explicit action. No accounts, no sign-ups. Questions or feedback? rodrigoproko@gmail.com

About

Moldora

Create 3D models from images or from scratch using AI generation, sculpting tools, and PBR material painting. Render your creations with adjustable lighting and export them for various 3D applications and printing.

Highlights
  • AI mesh generation from reference images
  • Advanced sculpting and modeling tools
  • PBR material painting
  • Adjustable lighting and rendering
  • Import and export various 3D file formats
  • AI-assisted part separation
Features
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Generate a 3D mesh with AI or build your own model from scratch. Sculpt the shape, paint PBR materials, set the lighting, render your creation and split it into editable parts—all in one 3D workflow on iPhone and iPad. AI GENERATION OR HANDS-ON MODELING Choose how you begin: generate an editable mesh from a reference image, build with primitives, or import an existing model. Then shape it with modeling tools and sculpting brushes, paint it, light it and prepare the result for export. Guided tutorials help you get started. SCULPT WITH CONTROL Shape your model with Clay, Clay Strips, Clay Buildup, Standard, VDM, Draw Sharp and Crease brushes. Refine with Smooth, Flatten, Polish, Scrape and Fill; adjust forms with Move, Inflate and Pinch. Masks protect areas while dynamic topology adds detail where you work. BUILD AND SPLIT PARTS Create curved forms with Tube and rotational forms with Lathe. Combine shapes with Boolean tools, remesh your model and separate parts for further editing. AI-assisted part separation is available on compatible devices. PAINT COLOR AND PBR MATERIALS Paint directly on your model and control color, roughness and metallic surfaces. Give the same shape a matte, glossy or metallic appearance. LIGHT AND RENDER Use the realtime PBR viewport to explore your materials. Set key, fill and rim lights, choose studio presets and save lighting with your project. On supported devices, create final images with path tracing and adjust resolution, samples, bounce limits, denoising and exposure. IMPORT AND EXPORT Import OBJ, STL, PLY and GLB meshes, plus STEP/STP, IGES/IGS and BREP CAD files. Export GLB, OBJ, STL, PLY or USDZ for compatible 3D tools, AR and 3D-print preparation. Available material data depends on the file format. MOLDORA PRO Access Pro features with an annual subscription or a lifetime purchase. The lifetime option is a one-time purchase and does not renew. Pro includes unlimited AI generation without credits or per-model fees. AI features remain subject to device compatibility and model requirements. Prices, available purchase options and offer eligibility are shown before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Annual subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel subscriptions in your Apple Account settings. Use Restore Purchases in the app to restore eligible purchases. Compatibility: AI generation and AI-assisted part separation require a compatible device and model downloads. Available modes and rendering features vary by device; check compatibility in the app. Privacy Policy: https://jacky397934348.github.io/digital-sculptor-support/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use: https://jacky397934348.github.io/digital-sculptor-support/terms-of-use.html

Screenshots

MeshBox4 screens
Moldora4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeshBox at none against Moldora's 2. MeshBox also leads on iOS requirement (18.0 vs 26.0). Moldora's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Moldora sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per year. MeshBox asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MeshBox versus Moldora: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshBoxMoldora
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (4 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequency—Every 8 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB187 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRodrigo Prokopowicz东峰 杨

In-app purchases

None

MeshBox

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Moldora

Subscriptions1
  • Yearly Pro$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Monthly Pro$0.99

Questions

Is MeshBox free?
MeshBox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moldora free?
Moldora is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MeshBox or Moldora have ads?
MeshBox shows ads; Moldora does not.

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