Comparison

SimplerCAD vs Phone3D

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

Head to head
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.

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

SimplerCAD4 screens
Phone3D3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Phone3D at none against SimplerCAD's shown. SimplerCAD's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SimplerCAD ships an update every 2 days, Phone3D every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
SimplerCAD versus Phone3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplerCADPhone3D
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days β€” betterEvery 6 days
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size45 MB5 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperTOMMASO POTRICH会平 李

In-app purchases

None

SimplerCAD

No in-app purchases

None

Phone3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SimplerCAD free?
SimplerCAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Phone3D free?
Phone3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do SimplerCAD or Phone3D have ads?
SimplerCAD shows ads; Phone3D does not.
Which is updated more often, SimplerCAD or Phone3D?
SimplerCAD ships an update every 2 days, and Phone3D every 6 days. Most recently, SimplerCAD was updated on November 13, 2026 and Phone3D on October 31, 2026.

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