Comparison

Wax vs Vibe3D

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

Head to head
About

Wax

Create 3D models, characters, and scenes on your mobile device. Sculpt, paint, and animate your creations with intuitive tools and modifiers. Save and share your projects in editable formats.

Highlights
  • 3D modeling with vertex, edge, and face editing
  • Sculpting and painting tools with symmetry
  • Keyframe animation with timeline and curve editor
  • Editable project files for cross-device work
  • Import OBJ and GLB/glTF models
  • Export to OBJ, STL, PNG, MP4, GLB, and USDZ
Features
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Make 3D props, characters and scenes on iPhone and iPad. Start with a shape, import a model, or open one of five editable examples. MODEL Edit vertices, edges and faces. Extrude faces, inset details, bevel edges and add loop cuts. Mirror, Subdivision Surface, Array and Smooth modifiers stay editable. SCULPT AND PAINT Push, pull and smooth a mesh with brushes, symmetry and masks. Paint vertex colors on separate layers with Normal, Multiply, Screen, Overlay and Add blend modes. Adjust opacity, lock coverage with Alpha Lock, and hide or reveal paint with editable layer masks. Sample colors with the eyedropper, reorder layers, and merge visible paint while keeping hidden layers. Visible-surface painting protects the far side of thin models. Subdivide for finer vertex detail; this is not UV texture painting. Add image textures and reference images. Apple Pencil pressure can control brush size and strength. ANIMATE Keyframe position, rotation and scale. Adjust timing on the timeline and motion in the curve editor. Add cameras to frame your scene. KEEP YOUR PROJECT EDITABLE Save and share .waxproject files with the full scene, including paint layers, layer masks, materials, textures, modifiers and animation. Open them on another device to keep working. Older .wax projects still open, and importing a project creates a separate copy. Import OBJ and self-contained GLB or glTF models. GLB/glTF files must contain their own mesh data and textures; separate buffer and image files are not supported. Model import does not bring in animation. Use Wax project files to transfer an editable Wax scene. FREE TO USE Modeling, sculpting, painting, animation, modifiers, model import and unlimited projects are free. Export editable Wax projects, OBJ, STL, SDS and PNG images without buying Pro. WAX PRO • Combine shapes, cut holes and find intersections with booleans. • Rebuild a mesh for sculpting with voxel remesh. • Export animations and turntables as MP4 videos. • Export GLB files with materials and animation for use in other 3D apps, games and the web. • Export USDZ files to view your models in AR. Wax Pro is a one-time purchase with Family Sharing. No subscription. LEARN BY EDITING Open a robot, spacecraft, painted creature, speaker or animated example and change it yourself. Guided modeling and paint-layer tours, gesture help, keyboard shortcuts and a left-handed layout are included. No account is required. Projects are stored on your device and are available in Files.

About

Vibe3D

Features
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Vibe3D is a powerful 3D character creation tool that brings you unprecedented freedom in character customization. Here, you can not only freely match the character's outfit and hairstyle, but also immerse yourself in a 3D world with realistic physical animations. Through delicate physical effects, every movement of the character comes to life, allowing you to easily create your ideal virtual image. •3D character dressing system The meticulous outfit and hairstyle changing functions allow you to freely define your character's style and create a unique visual image. • Realistic 3D physical animation Support for animation playback and pause, with one-click activation of automatic rotation, allowing you to admire your character from any angle. Realistic physics simulation brings vitality to character movements. • Professional-grade 3D lighting settings From preset lighting combinations to custom adjustments, it supports fine control over lighting color, intensity, and shadows. The intensity of ambient light and halation can be freely adjusted, creating rich cinematic lighting effects through multiple combinations. • Immersive 3D background setting Freely switch scene background colors and choose whether to display the ground, easily achieving different atmospheres and spatial senses. • Customized character cover Support for customizing and modifying role cover images allows you to showcase your works in the most perfect manner. Download Vibe3D now, unleash your creativity, and create your own perfect virtual character! ---------- [Description of automatic renewal membership] • Subscription period: 1 month (monthly Pro membership), 3 months (quarterly Pro membership), 12 months (annual Pro membership) • Subscription price: Subject to the information provided in the iAP application. For example, monthly Pro membership is $3.99 per month, quarterly Pro membership is $7.99 per quarter, and annual Pro membership is $14.99 per year. •Payment: Subscriptions can be managed by users. After users confirm their purchase and payment, the payment will be made to their iTunes account. 24 hours before the expiration of the subscription period, the iTunes account will be automatically charged and the membership validity will be extended for one subscription period. • Cancellation of renewal: If you need to cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the automatic renewal function in the iTunes/Apple ID settings management at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. • User Agreement: https://modelplay.net/vibe3d-user-agreement/ • Privacy Policy: https://modelplay.net/vibe3d-user-agreement/ • Automatic Renewal Service Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Wax4 screens
Vibe3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Vibe3D at 15.0 against Wax's 18.0. On price, update cadence, 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. Wax sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Vibe3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
Wax versus Vibe3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWaxVibe3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB241 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJohn Haas俊卿 吴

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wax

One-time1
  • Wax Pro$14.99
3 purchases

Vibe3D

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Pro Membership$3.991 Month
  • Quarterly Pro Membership$7.993 Months
  • Annual Pro Membership$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Wax free?
Wax is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vibe3D free?
Vibe3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wax or Vibe3D have ads?
Neither Wax nor Vibe3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Wax or Vibe3D?
Wax ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vibe3D every 3 weeks. Most recently, Wax was updated on October 24, 2026 and Vibe3D on October 18, 2026.

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