Comparison

Project Medusa vs Model3D

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

Head to head
About

Project Medusa

Features
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Bring the physical world into the digital space. Project Medusa is a powerful, pro-grade 3D scanning app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a precision capture tool. Whether you are a game developer, 3D artist, AR enthusiast, or just want to digitize your favorite items, Medusa delivers high-fidelity photogrammetry with zero friction. No cloud processing. No subscriptions. Completely free. Why Project Medusa? On-Device Processing: We respect your privacy and your time. All 3D reconstruction happens locally on your device using Apple's advanced Object Capture framework. No waiting in cloud queues and no data leaves your phone. 100% Free: No hidden paywalls, no export fees, and no mandatory accounts. Just scan, generate, and share. Guided AR Capture: A simple, augmented reality interface guides you around the object, ensuring you capture every angle, depth, and texture perfectly on the first try. Pro-Grade Exports: Seamlessly export your completed models in industry-standard formats including .usdz (perfect for AR and Apple Vision), .obj (for software like Blender, Unreal, and Unity), and .stl (for 3D printing). Perfect For: Game Developers & 3D Artists: Import real-world assets directly into your scenes. 3D Printing Enthusiasts: Digitize physical objects for rapid prototyping. E-commerce & Creators: Build 360-degree product views for your store or portfolio. Archival: Preserve art, miniatures, and collectibles in a digital format. Compatibility Note Because Project Medusa renders highly detailed 3D models locally, it requires a device with powerful Apple Silicon. For the absolute best results, use an iPhone Pro or iPad Pro equipped with a LiDAR scanner.

About

Model3D

Features
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Model3D turns your ideas and photos into real, downloadable 3D models โ€” in minutes, right from your phone. Describe what you want or snap a photo, and Model3D builds a textured 3D model you can rotate, preview in AR, and export. โ€ข Text to 3D โ€” type a prompt, get a model โ€ข Photo to 3D โ€” turn one or more photos into a 3D object โ€ข AI assistant โ€” describe your idea and it sets every option for you โ€ข Export GLB, OBJ, FBX, USDZ and STL โ€ข 3D print ready โ€” send an STL straight to your slicer โ€ข Preview your model in AR before exporting โ€ข Great for game assets, 3D printing, figurines and prototypes Credits never expire โ€” pay once, use them whenever you create. No subscription. Start with an idea. Get a real 3D model. Terms: https://apptoic.com/model3d-policies/

Screenshots

Project Medusa4 screens
Model3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Project Medusa at none against Model3D's 4. Model3D's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Model3D sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Project Medusa asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Project Medusa versus Model3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProject MedusaModel3D
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.613.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerzhir barzanFURKAN ZEKIRI

In-app purchases

None

Project Medusa

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Model3D

One-time4
  • 60 Credits$9.99
  • 175 Credits$24.99
  • 500 Credits$59.99
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  • 1000 Credits$119.99

Questions

Is Project Medusa free?
Project Medusa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Model3D free?
Model3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Project Medusa or Model3D have ads?
Neither Project Medusa nor Model3D shows ads.

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