Comparison

Shapely 3D vs CAD Studio

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

CAD Studio

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Professional 2D CAD drawing studio in your pocket. CAD Studio is a powerful mobile CAD tool for engineers, architects, designers and students. Create, edit and view technical drawings anytime, anywhere. KEY FEATURES: β€’ Full 2D drawing engine β€” lines, arcs, circles, polylines, polygons β€’ Multi-layer management with visibility and lock controls β€’ Import DWG, DXF, and image files seamlessly β€’ Precise snapping β€” endpoint, midpoint, intersection, grid β€’ Built-in templates and sample projects β€’ Export and share your projects instantly β€’ Optimized for iPhone and iPad with Apple Pencil support PERFECT FOR: - Architecture floor plans and layouts - Mechanical engineering schematics - Electrical wiring diagrams - Landscape and interior design - Student coursework and technical education Download CAD Studio and turn your device into a professional drafting workstation.

Screenshots

Shapely 3D4 screens
CAD Studio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CAD Studio at none against Shapely 3D's 1. CAD Studio also leads on iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). Shapely 3D's advantage is device support. On price 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. CAD Studio asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 2 level
Shapely 3D versus CAD Studio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShapely 3DCAD Studio
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS26.017.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size13 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFabrizio BrancatiηŽ‰θ‹± εΌ 

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shapely 3D

One-time1
  • Shapely 3D Pro$4.99
None

CAD Studio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shapely 3D free?
Shapely 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CAD Studio free?
CAD Studio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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