# 3D Paint vs Meld

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Paint at 5.0 against Meld's 3.6. Meld's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3D Paint sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Meld sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

3D Paint holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meld has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Paint | Meld |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-paint-draw-in-3d/id6796659632/reviews)** | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meld-3d-modeling/id6805777251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 3 MB | 265 MB |
| Requires iOS | **18.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Do Anh](https://appshunter.io/developer/646231301) | [Meld Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802383865) |

## What reviewers say

### 3D Paint

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-paint-draw-in-3d/id6796659632)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3D Paint Pro Monthly | $7.99 | per month |
| 3D Paint Pro Yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| 3D Paint Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |


### Meld

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meld-3d-modeling/id6805777251)

Create and paint 3D models on your mobile device. Offers a range of polygon modeling tools, texture painting with Apple Pencil support, and scene rendering capabilities. Supports common 3D file formats for import and export.

**Highlights:** Polygon modeling tools, Texture painting with Apple Pencil, UV unwrapping, Scene lighting and rendering, OBJ, glTF, GLB, USDZ support, Full undo/redo functionality

**Features:** iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| Annual | $39.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Paint free?

3D Paint is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Meld free?

Meld is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, 3D Paint or Meld?

3D Paint is rated higher. 3D Paint averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Meld averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.

### Do 3D Paint or Meld have ads?

Neither 3D Paint nor Meld shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*