Comparison

Onshape 3D CAD vs Moku

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

Head to head
About

Onshape 3D CAD

This professional CAD platform enables real-time collaboration on product design from any device. It offers parametric modeling tools, secure cloud storage, and version control, streamlining the design process for teams and individuals. Supports students and educators with free access for non-commercial projects.

Highlights
  • Parametric modeling tools
  • Real-time team collaboration
  • Cloud-based data management
  • Cross-device access
  • Version control and history
  • Commenting and feedback tools
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Onshape is a full mechanical CAD platform designed for professional users and extended teams. Create, edit, collaborate, and comment in real time with others from any computer or mobile device with an internet connection (free sign-up required). With Onshape’s secure cloud workspace teams can work together from anywhere on any device without the hassles of file management, IT overhead, and license key distribution, helping engineers focus more on doing their best work. Parametric CAD: • Design parts together in Part Studios with a full suite of parametric modeling tools • Create mechanical Assemblies to capture complex motion Ease of Access: • Create, edit, and view from any computer or mobile device (internet connection required) • Begin a project from one device and seamlessly continue from another Collaboration: • Instantly share your CAD data with your teams and partners. Monitor, change, and revoke permissions at any time • Work together with other users and view changes in real-time as they are made • Use Follow mode to see exactly what your teammate sees and add suggestions using Onshape’s built-in commenting tools Data Management: • Maintain a single source of truth for your data, no more sending around or checking in and out of files • Never worry about losing your work, all of your changes are saved automatically • Explore multiple design ideas in parallel and create professional release and approval processes for your designs Onshape for iOS also features Apple Pencil support for more intuitive sketching, navigation, and precise selection. Onshape proudly supports students and educators free of charge and is available free for non-commercial projects in an open-source public work space. Since Onshape is updated every few weeks with dozens of new features and user-requested enhancements, keep an eye out for update notifications from the Apple App Store.

About

Moku

This platform provides professional-grade scientific and engineering instruments on an iPad. It offers 16 versatile tools, including oscilloscopes and spectrum analyzers, with advanced customization options. Seamlessly control experiments, stream data, and share findings wirelessly.

Highlights
  • 16 professional-grade instruments
  • Customizable test setups
  • Wireless iPad control
  • Real-time data streaming
  • Cloud and email data sharing
  • Demo mode with simulated signals
Features
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Moku is a revolutionary all-in-one test and measurement platform for professional scientists and engineers, with 16 professional-grade instruments: • Oscilloscope • Spectrum Analyzer • Gigabit Streamer • Waveform Generator • Phasemeter • Data Logger • Lock-in Amplifier • PID Controller • FIR Filter Builder • Frequency Response Analyzer • Arbitrary Waveform Generator • Digital Filter Box • Laser Lock Box • Logic Analyzer / Pattern Generator • Time & Frequency Analyzer • Neural Network plus the ability to create your own customized test setup with Multi-Instrument Mode and GenInst Studio or Moku Compile. With high-speed analog inputs and outputs combined with reconfigurable FPGA hardware, the digital signal-processing capabilities are virtually limitless. The Moku app for iPad communicates wirelessly with your device and is mission control for all of your Moku instruments. Each instrument features an intuitive multi-touch user interface, thoughtfully designed and meticulously optimized for iPad. Stream data and control your experiment in real time as you move around the lab. Connect to Dropbox, iCloud or email to instantly save your data and share your breakthroughs with colleagues or friends. Try out the app in demo mode to interact with simulated signals and experience the innovative iPad interface. For more information visit www.liquidinstruments.com.

Screenshots

Onshape 3D CAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Moku at 5.0 against Onshape 3D CAD's 3.5. Moku also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Onshape 3D CAD's advantage is ratings volume (416 vs 6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Moku holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onshape 3D CAD has 416 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Onshape 3D CAD's written reviews are positive against 50% of Moku's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onshape 3D CAD ships an update every 3 weeks, Moku every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Onshape 3D CAD versus Moku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnshape 3D CADMoku
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (416 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.3% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings416 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB2.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPTC Inc.Liquid Instruments

Customer experience

Onshape 3D CAD

All ratings412 ratings
Positive61.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative32.5%
Written reviews425 reviews
Positive47.3%
Neutral6.4%
Negative46.4%

Moku

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Onshape 3D CAD

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Frequent crashes and freezes
  • Dimensions not visible/editable
  • Rotation/view controls unreliable
  • Unable to create account
  • Incompatible with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add keyboard shortcuts
  • Improve dimensioning tools
  • Allow private file storage
  • Optimize for iPad/Apple Pencil
  • Provide better documentation/tutorials

Moku

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onshape 3D CAD

No in-app purchases

None

Moku

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onshape 3D CAD free?
Onshape 3D CAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Moku free?
Moku is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onshape 3D CAD or Moku?
Moku is rated higher. Onshape 3D CAD averages 3.5 out of 5 from 416 ratings, while Moku averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Onshape 3D CAD or Moku have ads?
Neither Onshape 3D CAD nor Moku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onshape 3D CAD or Moku?
Onshape 3D CAD ships an update every 3 weeks, and Moku every 2 months. Most recently, Onshape 3D CAD was updated on October 28, 2026 and Moku on October 27, 2026.

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