Comparison

Shapely 3D vs 3D Modelling

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

Head to head
About

Shapely 3D

Features
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Shapely 3D is a fast, native 3D modeling app built for iPad β€” sketch, sculpt, and export real 3D models with just your finger or Apple Pencil. Build scenes from simple primitives, then move, rotate, and scale them with an on-screen gizmo. Snap to a configurable grid, measure distances as you work, and use the orientation cube to jump straight to any view. Shapely 3D saves your work as a native document you can open again anytime, right where you left off. Shapely 3D Pro unlocks: β€’ CSG boolean operations β€” union, subtract, and intersect shapes to build more complex forms β€’ STL export β€” send your models straight to a 3D printer or another CAD tool β€’ Sketch & Extrude β€” draw a 2D profile and pull it into a solid β€’ Smoothing β€” round any object with adjustable, non-destructive subdivision β€’ Cut tool β€” slice objects apart along a face or a drawn line β€’ Edit Faces β€” move, extrude, and reshape the individual faces of any object Whether you're prototyping a part, teaching geometry, or just enjoy building things in 3D, Shapely 3D keeps the fundamentals simple and gets out of your way.

About

3D Modelling

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3D Modelling – Professional 3D Design Studio Create professional-quality 3D models anywhere with 3D Modelling, a powerful mobile CAD and 3D design studio built for iPhone and iPad. Whether you're designing products, creating game assets, sculpting characters, preparing models for 3D printing, or visualizing architectural concepts, 3D Modelling delivers a complete workflow optimized for touch, Apple Pencil, and Metal-powered performance. Designed for professionals, students, makers, and hobbyists alike, the app combines precision modelling tools with an intuitive interface to help you turn ideas into high-quality 3D models. Professional 3D Modelling Build models from scratch using a complete set of polygon modelling tools. Vertex, edge, and face editing Extrude, inset, bevel, bridge, weld, and merge Boolean operations Symmetry modelling Mirror and array modifiers Subdivision surfaces Precision transform tools Object hierarchy and layers Unlimited undo and redo Digital Sculpting Shape detailed organic models with responsive sculpting brushes. Clay, draw, smooth, crease, inflate, flatten Dynamic topology Multiresolution sculpting Symmetry sculpting Pressure-sensitive Apple Pencil support Custom brush settings Masking tools Pose and deformation brushes Precision CAD Tools Design with engineering accuracy. Measurement tools Grid and object snapping Numeric input Construction guides Coordinate systems Angle and distance constraints Accurate scaling UV Mapping & Texturing Prepare models for rendering and game development. Automatic UV unwrap Manual UV editing UV island packing Texture painting Material painting Layer-based editing PBR workflow Professional Materials Create realistic surfaces with physically based rendering materials. Metal Glass Plastic Wood Fabric Stone Concrete Leather Rubber Custom material library Real-Time Rendering Preview your models with high-quality graphics powered by Metal. Physically based rendering (PBR) HDR lighting Shadows Ambient occlusion Bloom Depth of field Reflection probes Transparent background rendering 4K and 8K image export Animation & Rigging Bring your models to life. Timeline editor Keyframe animation Camera animation Skeleton rigging Weight painting Inverse kinematics (IK) Animation curves Animation export 3D Printing Prepare printable models with built-in analysis tools. STL repair Mesh validation Wall thickness analysis Hollowing Scale adjustment Print-ready export AR Visualization View your creations in the real world. Place models in augmented reality True-to-scale visualization USDZ support Surface detection Real-world lighting AI-Powered Tools Speed up your workflow with intelligent assistance. AI mesh cleanup AI texture generation AI material suggestions AI retopology assistance AI UV optimization AI model optimization Import & Export Work with industry-standard formats. Import: OBJ FBX STL STEP IGES USD USDZ GLTF GLB PLY DAE SVG DXF 3MF Export: OBJ FBX STL USDZ GLTF GLB PLY PNG JPEG PDF MP4 #3D Modelling offers auto-renewing subscription options: β€’$7.99 per month β€’$34.99 per year β€’ You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Video Stabilizer β€’ Subscriptions are billed weekly/yearly on the subscription plan β€’ Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase β€’ Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period β€’ Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal β€’ Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase β€’ Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable Terms of Use: https://tos.asiancomputingapps.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.asiancomputingapps.com

Screenshots

Shapely 3D4 screens
3D Modelling2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: 3D Modelling at 18.0 against Shapely 3D's 26.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Shapely 3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Modelling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Shapely 3D versus 3D Modelling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapely 3D3D Modelling
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.018.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrizio BrancatiDo Anh

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shapely 3D

One-time1
  • Shapely 3D Pro$4.99
3 purchases

3D Modelling

Subscriptions2
  • 3D Modelling Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • 3D Modelling Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • 3D Modelling Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Shapely 3D free?
Shapely 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Modelling free?
3D Modelling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shapely 3D or 3D Modelling have ads?
Neither Shapely 3D nor 3D Modelling shows ads.

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