# Printability vs Realform

The clearest difference is rating: Realform at 5.0 against Printability's 1.5. Realform also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 months). Printability's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Printability sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days and Realform sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Realform holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively.

Printability ships an update every 3 months, Realform every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Printability | Realform |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.5 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printability-3d-printing/id6777657043/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realform-lidar-3d-scanner/id6780542707/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 179 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Muhammad Usama Rehman](https://appshunter.io/developer/6777657045) | [MICHAEL DOUGLAS PAULEY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896577111) |

## What reviewers say

### Printability

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/printability-3d-printing/id6777657043)

Transform ideas into printable 3D models quickly using AI. Generate designs from text or images, add textures, and prepare them for animation or printing. Offers advanced tools for both beginners and professionals.

**Highlights:** AI-powered 3D model generation, Text-to-3D conversion, Image-to-3D conversion, AI texture application, Model remeshing for optimization, Rigging and animation tools, Export for 3D printing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly subscription | $9.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Subscription | $24.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $39.99 | per year |
| Small Pack | $7.99 | one-time |
| Medium Pack | $14.99 | one-time |
| Large Pack | $24.99 | one-time |


### Realform

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/realform-lidar-3d-scanner/id6780542707)

Transform your iPhone into a powerful 3D scanner for objects, rooms, and people. Process scans entirely on your device for complete privacy. Export models in various formats for 3D printing and AR.

**Highlights:** 3D object scanning, Room scanning with floor plans, Full-body human scanning, On-device processing for privacy, Multiple export formats (USDZ, STL, 3MF), In-app 3D model editing, Watertight check for 3D printing

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Realform Pro | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Printability free?

Printability is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Realform free?

Realform is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Printability or Realform?

Realform is rated higher. Printability averages 1.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Realform averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Printability or Realform have ads?

Realform shows ads; Printability does not.

### Which is updated more often, Printability or Realform?

Printability ships an update every 3 months, and Realform every 5 days. Most recently, Printability was updated on November 5, 2026 and Realform on November 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
