Comparison

Local 3D vs SimplerCAD

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

Head to head
About

Local 3D

Features
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Image to 3D model generator Turn a single image into a 3D model directly on your iPhone. Select the image you want, remove unwanted areas and generate a colored 3D model locally. Everything stays on your phone. Local 3D does not require cloud processing, subscriptions, accounts or generation credits. Image to 3D * Import one image from Camera Roll or your camera * Select objects with point-guided segmentation (Segment Anything) * Refine the selection with an erase brush * Generate Fast, Detailed, or High quality models * Process everything locally and offline 3D Viewer Augmented Reality (AR) Viewer: Load the saved or imported models in AR. Save and export OBJ, PLY, GLB, STL, USDZ or IFC files For best results, use one centered object on a clean background. Generation time depends on the phone, image and selected quality. No cloud. No credits. No account. Your images and generated models stay on your iPhone unless you choose to export them.

About

SimplerCAD

Features
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Turn your ideas into 3D designs with SimplerCAD. Build models from basic shapes, adjust dimensions, and combine objects in a hands-on CAD workspace. CREATE AND EDIT Add shapes, move, rotate and scale objects, and use grid and snap controls for precise placement. Switch between different model views as you work. SAVE AND SHARE Save editable projects locally, open them again to keep working, and export models in formats including STL, OBJ and GLB. Use your device's sharing options to send files to the destination you choose. LEARN AS YOU GO Explore the built-in Help center for guides to the workspace and modeling tools. Designed for makers, hobbyists and anyone learning 3D modeling. Designed for iPhone. This version saves projects locally and does not require an account. Contains banner advertising.

Screenshots

Local 3D4 screens
SimplerCAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Local 3D at none against SimplerCAD's shown. SimplerCAD's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
Local 3D versus SimplerCAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLocal 3DSimplerCAD
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS18.615.0 โ€” better
Further details โ€” not scored
Size451 MB45 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperKnoet StudioTOMMASO POTRICH

In-app purchases

None

Local 3D

No in-app purchases

None

SimplerCAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Local 3D free?
Local 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SimplerCAD free?
SimplerCAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Local 3D or SimplerCAD have ads?
SimplerCAD shows ads; Local 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Local 3D or SimplerCAD?
Local 3D ships an update every 2 days, and SimplerCAD every 2 days. Most recently, Local 3D was updated on October 29, 2026 and SimplerCAD on October 31, 2026.

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