Top 15 of the best mobile 3D modeling apps in 2023

Platforn: iOS

Price: $4.99

Putty3D is a simple 3D sculpting app. It’s a great solution for 3D artists and 3D enthusiasts which allows producing 3D models by sculpting them. The process is quite similar to traditional clay sculpting. You start with a solid sphere and edit it accordingly with sculpting tools. It is a fun and intuitive way to design 3D models.

Putty3D designing app for iPad even offers OBJ and STL export options which will allow you to transfer your work onto PC and make additional changes, use your 3D models for animations and visualizations and even 3D print them.

Platform: iOS

Price: $15.99/ month, $95.99/ year $299.99/ unlimited

Umake stands out for having a great community, tutorials, and video tips to teach you 3D modeling. Once you learn it, you can enjoy some pretty advanced CAD design options and you will be able to create models similar to SketchUp. 

This 3D modeling app will provide you with tools to freely sketch or make precise technical drawings turned into 3D models. There are also simple texturing options. You will be able to design various 3D models, from architecture, product design to automotive.

Platform: iOS, Android

Price: $3.99

This 3D modeling app is especially interesting for schools. It is very intuitive and recommended to teach 3D printing. The producers promise it to be ‘’the simplest 3D design app on the market’’. You will be able to design simple 3D models that will be fully printable.

Platform: iOS

Price: $9.99 

For a 3D designing app for iPad, Morphi will present you with really advanced options. You will have plenty of tools to 3D model, such as freehand sketches, 2D technical drawings, vector drawing, editable control points, and others. You will also have access to CAD tools, texturing options, as well as exporting and importing 3D files for 3D printing.

Platform: Windows phone

Price: Free

One of only a few 3D apps available for Windows Phones, Microsoft 3D Builder will allow you to repair 3D models, edit them and prepare for 3D printing. To assure your models will print correctly, you will be able to make realistic renders in order to preview your 3D print. This app will also let you adjust the settings of your 3D printer. 

Platform: Android

Price: free

Thingiverse is a great solution if you’re not entirely keen on learning 3D modeling, or you simply don’t have time, but you’re still interested in getting on board with 3D printing. This mobile 3D app gathers a huge community sharing 3D models for free. You can enjoy the freedom of 3D printing anywhere you want thanks to this mobile app.

Platform: iOS

Price: Free 

Qlone is a 3D designing app for iPad and combines 3D modeling and 3D scanning in one app. How does it work? This 3D modeling app will allow you to 3D scan an object bringing into the virtual reality of your phone. Then you can edit the scan on your iPhone or iPad. Once you’re happy with the result, you will be able to export the 3D file and 3D print it!

Platform: Android

Price: Free

Do you know the game Minecraft? Qubism is an app for 3D modeling that works in a very similar way. You will be able to design simple models by using ‘’qubes’’, blocks which can be stretched, added, moved, deleted etc. When you’re done, you can export your 3D model in order to make more advanced edits or to prepare it for 3D printing on your PC.