# Meld vs 3D Craft

The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Craft at 100% against Meld's 50%. 3D Craft also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.6). Meld's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meld sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and 3D Craft sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

3D Craft 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. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Meld's written reviews are positive against 100% of 3D Craft's.

Meld ships an update every 3 days, 3D Craft every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meld | 3D Craft |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meld-3d-modeling/id6805777251/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-craft-ai-3d-model-maker/id6811466883/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 264 MB | 92 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Meld Systems LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6802383865) | [Jiawen Zhu](https://appshunter.io/developer/6792861175) |

## What reviewers say

### Meld

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

Create and paint 3D models directly on your iPad. Offers robust modeling and topology tools, along with texture painting capabilities. Supports various export formats and includes a free tier with optional Pro features.

**Highlights:** Polygon modeling tools (Extrude, Bevel, Loop Cut), Topology editing (Split, Dissolve, Bridge), Texture painting with Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity, PBR material channels (Roughness, Metallic), Multiple light types and camera placement, OBJ, glTF, GLB, USDZ import/export, Autosave and 3D file previews

**In-app purchases (2)**

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


### 3D Craft

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-craft-ai-3d-model-maker/id6811466883)

Transform text and reference images into 3D concept art and assets. Refine your creations through conversation, adjust lighting, and export your models for further use. Organize your projects in a personal library.

**Highlights:** Text-to-3D concept generation, Reference image integration, Interactive 3D model viewing, Adjustable lighting and environment, Project library for organization, Export GLB models, Share editable game briefs

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Creator Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Creator Monthly | $14.99 | per month |
| 200 Tokens | $4.99 | one-time |
| 500 Tokens | $9.99 | one-time |
| 1200 Tokens | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meld free?

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

### Is 3D Craft free?

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

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

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

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

Neither Meld nor 3D Craft shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Meld or 3D Craft?

Meld ships an update every 3 days, and 3D Craft every 2 days. Most recently, Meld was updated on October 29, 2026 and 3D Craft on October 9, 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.*