Comparison

TopMod vs Model3D

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

Head to head
About

TopMod

Features
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TopMod is a topological mesh modeler for sculpting intricate, high-genus 3D surfaces right on your iPhone and iPad. Build handles, holes, and complex manifold geometry in real time, then export your creations as OBJ files to use in any 3D pipeline. A focused, self-contained tool for artists, designers, and anyone who loves the mathematics of form.

About

Model3D

Features
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Model3D turns your ideas and photos into real, downloadable 3D models β€” 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. β€’ Text to 3D β€” type a prompt, get a model β€’ Photo to 3D β€” turn one or more photos into a 3D object β€’ AI assistant β€” describe your idea and it sets every option for you β€’ Export GLB, OBJ, FBX, USDZ and STL β€’ 3D print ready β€” send an STL straight to your slicer β€’ Preview your model in AR before exporting β€’ Great for game assets, 3D printing, figurines and prototypes Credits never expire β€” 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

TopMod1 screens
Model3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TopMod at none against Model3D's 4. Model3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 8 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TopMod ships an update every 8 days, Model3D every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
TopMod versus Model3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTopModModel3D
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.013.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn BriscellaFURKAN ZEKIRI

In-app purchases

None

TopMod

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 TopMod free?
TopMod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Model3D free?
Model3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TopMod or Model3D have ads?
Neither TopMod nor Model3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TopMod or Model3D?
TopMod ships an update every 8 days, and Model3D every 2 days. Most recently, TopMod was updated on August 17, 2026 and Model3D on August 27, 2026.

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