# Makio vs Meld

The clearest difference is rating: Makio at 5.0 against Meld's 3.6. Makio also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.5). Meld's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Makio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days 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.

Makio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meld has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Makio ships an update every 2 days, Meld every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Makio | Meld |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makio-diy-3d-maker/id6801293642/reviews)** | [3.6 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meld-3d-modeling/id6805777251/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 270 MB | 273 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.5 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Modelab Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1726755263) | [Meld Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802383865) |

## What reviewers say

### Makio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/makio-diy-3d-maker/id6801293642)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Export Build Models | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Export Build Models | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Export Build Models | $49.99 | per year |


### 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 Makio free?

Makio 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, Makio or Meld?

Makio is rated higher. Makio averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Meld averages 3.6 from 7 ratings.

### Do Makio or Meld have ads?

Neither Makio nor Meld shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Makio or Meld?

Makio ships an update every 2 days, and Meld every 3 days. Most recently, Makio was updated on October 31, 2026 and Meld on November 10, 2026.

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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.*