Comparison

Blender 3D vs Forge Slicer

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

Head to head
About

Blender 3D

Transform text and images into 3D models with AI. This app offers tools to generate, edit, and animate 3D content, making it accessible for beginners and professionals alike. Explore trending ideas and apply new textures to bring your creations to life.

Highlights
  • Generate 3D models from text prompts
  • Convert photos into 3D objects
  • Retexture existing 3D models
  • AI-powered character rigging and animation
  • Explore trending prompts for inspiration
Features
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Blender 3D is an AI-powered 3D creation app that helps users generate, edit, and animate 3D models easily. Whether you are a designer, creator or a beginner, Blender 3D gives you powerful tools to turn your ideas into stunning 3D content in just a few taps. Create 3D models from text prompts, convert photos into 3D objects, apply new textures, and animate characters with AI-powered tools. The app is designed to make 3D creation faster, simpler, and more creative for everyone. Text to 3D – Prompt to Model Turn your imagination into 3D models using simple text prompts. Just describe what you want, and the AI will generate a 3D object based on your idea. This feature helps users quickly create unique models without complex designing skills. Image to 3D – Photo to Model Convert images or photos into detailed 3D models with AI technology. Upload a picture and transform it into a realistic 3D object in seconds. Retexture Models Give your 3D models a fresh new look with the retexture feature. You apply different textures and styles to improve the appearance of your models. AI Animation – Rig & Animate Bring your 3D models to life using AI animation tools. Automatically rig characters and generate smooth animations without difficult manual setup. Trending Prompts Explore trending prompts and popular ideas. Discover creative inspirations, ready-made prompt ideas, and new 3D styles to improve your projects. Trending prompts help you generate better models. Premium Features (Pro Subscription): Some features require a Pro subscription: • Text to 3D – Prompt to Model • Image to 3D – Photo to Model • Retexture models • AI Animation – Rig & Animate • Trending prompts Upgrade to Pro: Get full access to all premium tools with these plans: • Weekly: $9.99 • Monthly: $24.99 • Yearly: $39.99 Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the time of purchase. Your subscription will renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your Apple ID settings. Functional Links: Privacy Policy:https://sites.google.com/view/shadan-techprivacypolicy/home Terms & Conditions:https://sites.google.com/view/shadanatechtermsandconditions/home

About

Forge Slicer

Features
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Forge is a complete 3D printing slicer that runs entirely on your iPhone. Import an STL, place it on the bed, scale and rotate it, slice it, preview the toolpaths layer by layer, and export G-code to your printer — no laptop, no account, no upload. NOTHING LEAVES YOUR PHONE Forge contains no networking code at all. Your models are parsed, sliced and exported on the device. There is no account to create, no cloud sync, no analytics and no ads. That is not a setting you switch on — it is how the app is built. A REAL SLICER, NOT A VIEWER - Draft, Standard and Fine presets to start from - Layer height and first-layer height - Wall count, top layers and bottom layers - Five infill patterns — Lines, Grid, Triangles, Gyroid and Concentric — with adjustable density - Nozzle and bed temperature, with a separate first-layer temperature - Print speed control - Automatic retraction and a first-layer skirt - True top and bottom surface detection, so solid faces land where they belong - Filament length, weight and estimated print time before you commit SET UP FOR YOUR PRINTER Bed width, depth and maximum height. Nozzle diameter. 1.75 mm or 2.85 mm filament. Heated or unheated bed. Origin at the corner or at the bed centre for delta machines and some cartesians. SEE IT BEFORE YOU PRINT Preview the generated toolpaths layer by layer. Scrub through the model and see exactly where walls, infill and solid surfaces go — before you commit filament to it. EASY TO GET MODELS IN Open an STL from Files, iCloud Drive, AirDrop, Mail or Safari — Forge appears in Open With across the system. Six sample models are built in, including a 20 mm calibration cube, so there is something to slice the moment you install it. A built-in list of model sites points you at Printables, MakerWorld, Thingiverse and Thangs. EXPORT ANYWHERE AirDrop G-code straight to your Mac, email it, or save it to Files and copy it to a USB drive or SD card. You can also export the edited mesh back out as an STL, with your scale and rotation baked in. SHORTCUTS Import, slice and open models from the Shortcuts app. BUILT FROM SCRATCH Forge's geometry kernel was written specifically for this app and is checked against a verification suite of solids with hand-computed answers. Integer-precision arithmetic means contours close reliably instead of almost closing. Forge is free. No in-app purchases, no subscriptions, no ads.

Screenshots

Blender 3D4 screens
Forge Slicer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Forge Slicer at none against Blender 3D's 6. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Blender 3D sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Forge Slicer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Blender 3D versus Forge Slicer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBlender 3DForge Slicer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.016.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperShadan Aleenamark jent

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Blender 3D

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
  • Monthly Subscription$24.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Small Pack$7.99
  • Medium Pack$14.99
  • Large Pack$24.99
None

Forge Slicer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Blender 3D free?
Blender 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Forge Slicer free?
Forge Slicer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Blender 3D or Forge Slicer have ads?
Neither Blender 3D nor Forge Slicer shows ads.

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