Comparison

SimplerCAD vs Image to 3D Print

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ€” 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

Image to 3D Print

Features
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Turn a logo, drawing, or photo into a printable model. Preview for free before choosing a download. Upload artwork or a photo, generate a real model, and inspect the geometry report for free. No account is required for previews or single-model purchases. Your files are private. Artwork, reliefs, and lithophanes support STL, 3MF, OBJ, STEP, and GLB. Photo surfaces use faceted CAD solids. Open triangle meshes, printable 3MF packages, GLB scenes, and STEP or STP CAD files in the same viewer. This purchase covers the selected format of this exact model. A different format or a changed model is a separate purchase. Credits purchased in a one-time pack never expire. Subscription credits reset at each paid monthly billing cycle; unused monthly credits do not roll over. Your current balance and reset date appear in billing. Privacy Policy: https://imageto3dprint.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://imageto3dprint.com/terms EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

SimplerCAD4 screens
Image to 3D Print4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SimplerCAD at none against Image to 3D Print's 9. Image to 3D Print's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. Image to 3D Print sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. SimplerCAD asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
SimplerCAD versus Image to 3D Print: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSimplerCADImage to 3D Print
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysโ€”
AdsYesNo โ€” better
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better16.4
Further details โ€” not scored
Size45 MB69 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperTOMMASO POTRICHMTTenterprise Inc.

In-app purchases

None

SimplerCAD

No in-app purchases

9 purchases

Image to 3D Print

Subscriptions3
  • Creator Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Pro Monthly$39.991 Month
  • Studio Monthly$79.991 Month
One-time6
  • Standard model$6.99
  • Detailed artwork$7.99
  • 10 credits$9.99
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  • STEP CAD solid$9.99
  • 30 credits$24.99
  • 75 credits$49.99

Questions

Is SimplerCAD free?
SimplerCAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Image to 3D Print free?
Image to 3D Print is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do SimplerCAD or Image to 3D Print have ads?
SimplerCAD shows ads; Image to 3D Print does not.

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