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 15 are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to Blender are Nomad Sculpt, Polydust, Sculptura and Putty3D.

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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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
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  2. Nomad Sculpt icon
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    Nomad is a sculpting & painting mobile app, available on Android and iOS.

    9 Nomad Sculpt alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Windows
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  3. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
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  4. Alight Motion icon
     6 likes

    A video an animation creator app.

    28 Alight Motion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
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  6. Sculptura icon
     3 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPad
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  7. Putty3D icon
     4 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  8. Sunny 3D icon
     4 likes

    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

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  9. 123D Sculpt icon
     5 likes

    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

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPad
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  10. Plotagon icon
     25 likes

    There is power in animation. It captures attention. It stimulates the senses. It’s timeless.

    22 Plotagon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  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
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. 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

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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