Comparison

Makio vs Phone3D

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

Head to head
About

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.

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
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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

About

Phone3D

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Phone3D helps you turn photos of an object into 3D models you can preview and manage. CAPTURE AND GENERATE Take or select photos of the same object and submit a cloud generation task. Use multiple views to provide more information about its shape and details. PREVIEW AND ORGANIZE Follow task progress, rotate and zoom your generated models, and manage your model library. CONTINUE IN BLENDER Connect the companion Blender add-on to bring models into your creative workflow. TRACK YOUR CREDITS View your credit balance and task usage records. Check the required credits before generation. Results depend on photo quality, object characteristics, and the generation service. An account and internet connection are required. Generation is processed by cloud services. Only upload photos you have the right to use, and avoid sensitive personal information. The app interface is currently in Simplified Chinese.

Screenshots

Makio4 screens
Phone3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Phone3D at none against Makio's 3. Makio's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Makio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Phone3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Makio ships an update every 2 days, Phone3D every 6 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Makio versus Phone3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMakioPhone3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size270 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperModelab Inc会平 李

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Makio

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Export Build Models$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Export Build Models$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Export Build Models$49.991 Year
None

Phone3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Makio free?
Makio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Phone3D free?
Phone3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Makio or Phone3D have ads?
Neither Makio nor Phone3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Makio or Phone3D?
Makio ships an update every 2 days, and Phone3D every 6 days. Most recently, Makio was updated on October 31, 2026 and Phone3D on October 31, 2026.

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