Comparison

Vexio3D vs SimplerCAD

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

Head to head
About

Vexio3D

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Vexio3D is a focused 3D CAD modeling workspace for designing mechanical parts, sketches, solid models, prototypes, and printable objects on tablet, phone, and desktop. Create precise CAD sketches, shape 3D models, build solid geometry, and export files for fabrication or 3D printing. Vexio3D gives makers, students, engineers, hobbyists, and designers a practical CAD workflow for modeling parts directly on their device. Start with a sketch, turn it into a solid, refine the shape, organize the project, and export your model when it is ready. Vexio3D is built for hands-on 3D design, mechanical modeling, product ideas, brackets, fixtures, housings, gears, concept parts, and 3D printable components. Use Vexio3D to: - Create 2D CAD sketches with lines, rectangles, circles, arcs, trim, extend, offset, mirror, and constraints. - Shape 3D models from sketches using solid modeling tools. - Build solids with box, extrude, revolve, loft, sweep, fillet, chamfer, boolean tools, patterns, and more as supported by your device. - Design mechanical parts, brackets, fixtures, enclosures, gears, mounts, prototypes, and printable models. - Organize components, sketches, bodies, and modeling steps in a clear project browser and timeline. - Save and reopen Vexio3D project files. - Export OBJ and ASCII STL files for 3D printing, fabrication, and downstream modeling workflows. - Learn CAD modeling through guided tutorials and sample projects. Vexio3D supports a practical CAD workflow for people who want to model real shapes and parts. Sketch a profile, extrude it into a 3D solid, cut holes, add fillets or chamfers, combine bodies, and prepare the design for export. The app is designed to make CAD 3D modeling approachable while still giving you tools for structured mechanical design. Use it as a 3D model maker for functional parts, a CAD sketching tool for early ideas, or a compact solid modeling app for turning simple shapes into usable designs. Vexio3D helps you move from concept to geometry with tools that feel direct and focused. For 3D printing, Vexio3D helps you move from idea to model to export. Create printable shapes, check your design, save your work, and export STL or OBJ files for use with slicers, fabrication tools, or other 3D modeling workflows. It is useful for designing replacement parts, simple enclosures, workshop fixtures, mounts, hobby projects, and printable prototypes. For learning CAD, Vexio3D provides a clear path into sketch-based modeling. Tutorials and sample projects help you understand how sketches, constraints, solids, bodies, components, and timelines work together in a modern CAD workspace. Students and beginners can practice core 3D CAD concepts while experienced users can quickly build and edit part geometry. For makers and designers, Vexio3D is useful when you need to quickly shape a part, test a design idea, create a simple mechanical object, or build a model that can become a 3D print. It is designed for focused modeling sessions without unnecessary clutter. Vexio3D is a CAD and 3D modeling app for: - Mechanical part design - 3D printable models - Product concepts and prototypes - Sketch-based solid modeling - Parametric CAD workflows - STL and OBJ export - Maker projects - Engineering and design practice - CAD learning and tutorials - Shape modeling and object design - Tablet CAD and mobile CAD workflows - Hobby, workshop, classroom, and prototype design Whether you are learning CAD, designing a 3D printable part, shaping a mechanical idea, building a prototype, or creating models for fabrication, Vexio3D provides a focused workspace for CAD 3D modeling from sketch to solid to export. Vexio3D Pro removes ads and unlocks premium workflow limits and export capabilities. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

SimplerCAD

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Turn your ideas into 3D designs with SimplerCAD. Build models from basic shapes, adjust dimensions, and combine objects in a hands-on CAD workspace. CREATE AND EDIT Add shapes, move, rotate and scale objects, and use grid and snap controls for precise placement. Switch between different model views as you work. SAVE AND SHARE Save editable projects locally, open them again to keep working, and export models in formats including STL, OBJ and GLB. Use your device's sharing options to send files to the destination you choose. LEARN AS YOU GO Explore the built-in Help center for guides to the workspace and modeling tools. Designed for makers, hobbyists and anyone learning 3D modeling. Designed for iPhone. This version saves projects locally and does not require an account. Contains banner advertising.

Screenshots

Vexio3D4 screens
SimplerCAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimplerCAD at none against Vexio3D's 3. Vexio3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Vexio3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. SimplerCAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Vexio3D versus SimplerCAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVexio3DSimplerCAD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size127 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperExzileGames LLCTOMMASO POTRICH

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Vexio3D

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$7.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro$59.99
None

SimplerCAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vexio3D free?
Vexio3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SimplerCAD free?
SimplerCAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vexio3D or SimplerCAD have ads?
SimplerCAD shows ads; Vexio3D does not.

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