Local 3D vs SimplerCAD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
Local 3D
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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.
SimplerCAD
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Local 3D | SimplerCAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | Every 2 days |
| Ads | No โ better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPod โ better |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 15.0 โ better |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 451 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Knoet Studio | TOMMASO POTRICH |
In-app purchases
Local 3D
No in-app purchases
SimplerCAD
No in-app purchases









