3D Paint vs Makio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D Paint
Create immersive 3D artwork with a powerful yet intuitive drawing studio. Sketch naturally, refine strokes with professional tools, and apply realistic materials and lighting. Perfect for artists, designers, and hobbyists looking to bring their imagination into three dimensions.
- Draw directly in 3D space
- Editable 3D brush strokes
- Professional brush library
- Apple Pencil support
- Unlimited layers
- Realistic materials and PBR textures
- 3D animation and AR preview
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3D Paint – Draw in 3D Space Turn your ideas into immersive three-dimensional artwork with 3D Paint, a powerful yet intuitive 3D drawing and painting studio for iPhone and iPad. Sketch naturally in 3D space using your finger or Apple Pencil, then refine every stroke with professional editing tools, realistic materials, lighting, and animation. Whether you're an artist, designer, architect, engineer, educator, or hobbyist, 3D Paint provides everything you need to create stunning 3D illustrations, concept art, product designs, technical sketches, and creative visualizations. Features • Draw directly in 3D space with an infinite canvas • Create smooth, editable 3D brush strokes • Professional brush library with customizable settings • Apple Pencil pressure, tilt, hover, and barrel roll support • Unlimited layers and object organization • Sculpt and refine your creations with intuitive editing tools • Apply realistic materials including metal, glass, wood, fabric, and more • Paint textures with physically based rendering (PBR) materials • Professional lighting studio with HDR environments • Multiple camera modes including perspective and orthographic views • Symmetry and mirror drawing for precise designs • Grid, vertex, edge, and surface snapping • Import reference images and popular 3D model formats • Export artwork to USDZ, OBJ, STL, GLB, FBX, PNG, PDF, GIF, and more • Preview creations in augmented reality • Create animated camera paths and object animations • Auto-save and seamless iCloud synchronization • Optimized for Apple Silicon with high-performance Metal rendering Designed for Creativity From quick concept sketches to detailed product prototypes and artistic masterpieces, 3D Paint makes creating in three dimensions fast, intuitive, and enjoyable. Every stroke remains fully editable, allowing you to experiment without limitations. Whether you're designing the next great product, illustrating complex ideas, or simply exploring your creativity, 3D Paint gives you professional tools in a modern, easy-to-use interface. Download 3D Paint today and bring your imagination into three dimensions. #3D Paint offers auto-renewing subscription options: •$7.99 per month •$34.99 per year • You can subscribe for unlimited access to all features and content offered for purchases within Video Stabilizer • Subscriptions are billed weekly/yearly on the subscription plan • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase • 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
Makio
Easily create 3D models using intuitive touch controls without complex workflows. Design miniatures, game assets, or 3D printable objects. Export your creations for various uses, including 3D printing and game engines.
- Touch-first 3D creation
- Create from scratch
- Minecraft/Roblox-style models
- Smooth and organic shapes
- Combine different forms
- Export for 3D printing
- Export for game engines
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Easy, Touch-First 3D Making Start creating in 3D without complicated tools, technical workflows, or a steep learning curve. Craft directly with touch. Make miniatures, tabletop terrain, dioramas, characters, creatures, game assets, 3D-printable models, and more. No complicated 3D workflow. Just open Makio and start making. MAKE 3D MODELS FAST Start with an idea and build it directly. • Create your own 3D models from scratch • Create Minecraft and Roblox-style cubic 3D models and compositions • Create smooth shapes and organic forms • Combine different types of forms in one creation • Quickly reshape and develop your ideas • Build individual objects or larger compositions MAKE IT. USE IT ANYWHERE. Export your creations in supported 3D formats for: • 3D printing • Miniatures and tabletop projects • Dioramas • Game engines • Other compatible 3D software Make the 3D thing you imagined. No AI generation. You make it yourself. SUPPORT If you encounter any issues, feel free to get in touch: https://support.modelabinc.com TERMS OF USE By using this application, you agree to our Terms of Use: https://legal.modelabinc.com/TermsofUse PRIVACY This application does not collect personal data. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy: https://legal.modelabinc.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Makio at free with in-app purchases against 3D Paint's subscription. Makio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 3D Paint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Makio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for 3D Paint against 5.0 for Makio. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D Paint | Makio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 270 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Do Anh | Modelab Inc |
In-app purchases
3D Paint
- 3D Paint Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
- 3D Paint Pro Yearly$34.991 Year
- 3D Paint Lifetime$49.99
Makio
- Weekly Export Build Models$4.997 Days
- Monthly Export Build Models$9.991 Month
- Yearly Export Build Models$49.991 Year









