Blender Alternatives for iPad

Blender is not available for iPad but there are plenty of alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is ZBrush. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Autodesk Formit or Alight Motion. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Blender and 13 are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Blender are Nomad Sculpt, 3D Model Maker, Sunny 3D and Polydust.

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Blender alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers, but if you're looking for 3D Painting Apps or Digital Painting Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Windows, Free, Android, iPad, Open Source, Online and Android Tablet + VFX. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Blender.
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  1. ZBrush icon
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    Comprehensive digital sculpting tool offering advanced features like sculpting up to a billion polygons, customizable brushes, real-time painting, and powerful rendering system. Ideal for professionals in film, gaming, and more. Integrates with Redshift and supports Apple Pencil.

    55 ZBrush alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks ZBrush is a great Blender alternative.

    • ZBrush is the most popular iPad alternative to Blender.

    • ZBrush is Paid and ProprietaryBlender is Free and Open Source
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    3D Model Maker lets you create virtual 3D models in your computer. You can create anything your imagination can think of. (Not limited to simple cubes or blocks like some apps!) It uses meshes of polygons just like they used in Toy Story.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
     
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    • Almost everyone thinks 3D Model Maker is a great Blender alternative.

    • 3D Model Maker is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Blender.

    • 3D Model Maker is Paid and ProprietaryBlender is Free and Open Source
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    Autodesk FormIt lets you capture building design concepts digitally using real-world data. Design in context with site information, synchronize with Autodesk Revit, and collaborate seamlessly using cloud services with real-time editing options, enhancing BIM workflows.

    12 Autodesk Formit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
     
  4. Alight Motion icon
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    A video an animation creator app.

    21 Alight Motion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Alight Motion is more of a 2d tweening animation app. It can make 2d images look 3d using effects, but nothing that's actually 3d.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Alight Motion is Freemium and ProprietaryBlender is Free and Open Source
  5. Sunny 3D icon
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    With ultimate simple user interface, you can create 3D model by using freehand sketch and directly apply painting to your 3D model without learning difficult texture mapping.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Discontinued

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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  6. Polydust icon
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    Polydust is a 3D modeling app made for iPad. For low poly, polygonal and voxel graphics. Create beautiful models with powerful operations and modifiers.

    74 Polydust alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

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    • iPad
     
  7. 123D Sculpt icon
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    Free for a limited time!

    With Autodesk® 123D™ Sculpt you can sculpt and paint interesting and realistic 3D shapes.

    It’s easy to get started. Choose a shape from the library of creatures, humans, vehicles, and more. Then push, pull and paint to make the sculpture your own.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPad
     
  8. Sculptura icon
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    With an advanced clay engine and artist-tested tools, Sculptura is the most intuitive and powerful 3D sculpting app ever designed for your iPad. Sculpt engaging characters, ghastly monsters, or even intriguing abstract art anywhere you are.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • iPad
     
  9. Putty3D icon
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    SCULPT ANYTIME, ANYWHERE

    Putty is the best 3D sketchbook for artists and enthusiasts on the go. Whether you’re on holiday, on the train or just relaxing on the couch, Putty 3D is your perfect companion.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

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    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Plotagon icon
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    There is power in animation. It captures attention. It stimulates the senses. It’s timeless.

    21 Plotagon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. d3D Sculptor icon
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    d3D Sculptor is a digital sculpting tool that combines 3D modeling, texturing and painting. d3D offers tools to push, pull, extrude, move, rotate, stretch, or otherwise manipulate a digital object as if it were made of a real-life substance such as clay.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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