SketchUp AlternativesOnly apps categorised as 3D Modelers for iPad

SketchUp is not available for iPad but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad 3D Modeler alternative is Sweet Home 3D, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to SketchUp and eight of them are 3D Modelers available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad 3D Modeler alternatives to SketchUp are Autodesk AutoCAD, Shapr3D, Onshape and Autodesk Formit.

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  1. Sweet Home 3D icon

    Sweet Home 3D

     320 likes

    Open-source, Java-based software that allows users to create detailed floor plans, arrange furniture, and explore the final layout in 3D, assisting in interior design projects with ease and flexibility.

    68 Sweet Home 3D alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Java
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    Comments about Sweet Home 3D as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    22

    If you are looking for something related to home design, SweetHome3D is an excellent solution. But it is not a general purpose cad suite.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    38

    Sketchup is far more generic and can be used for creating 3D printing models. Sweet Home 3D is a targeted application designed for laying out house designs.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    Its not general purpose, its to specific to be an alternative to virtually any other CAD program

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Sweet Home 3D icon
    • Sweet Home 3D is Freemium and Open SourceSketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
    • Sweet Home 3D is CustomizableSketchUp is not according to our users
  2. Autodesk AutoCAD icon

    Autodesk AutoCAD

     215 likes

    Leading CAD software known for its robust 2D and 3D modeling capabilities, facilitating intricate designs in architecture, engineering, and construction across Mac, PC, and web. Features include a dynamic API for customization, cloud access, and subscription-based service for continual updates and collaborations.

    130 Autodesk AutoCAD alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Autodesk AutoCAD as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Ibuddy66
    Negative
    0

    AutoCAD is beyond expensive and prices the average user completely out of the picture. There is no good reason for the exorbitant rising costs of this software. None!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    If you're talking about Autodesk software the 3D software is Revit, which is amazing, but AutoCAD is much more suited to 2D modelling and doing 3D requires a larger time investment or understanding of procedural coding etc.

    As for Revit, it leaves Sketchup in the dust, but it's also very expensive(I didn't see it on the list even after scrolling down, hmm).

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Autodesk AutoCAD icon
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    • Autodesk AutoCAD is Paid and ProprietarySketchUp is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Shapr3D icon

    Shapr3D

     30 likes

    From design to manufacturing. Teams collaborate with more impact. Instinctive design meets multidevice capability and full interoperability for the ultimate 3D design workflow.

    44 Shapr3D alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • iPad
    Sketch to model. Mastered in hours.
     
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    Comments about Shapr3D as an Alternative to SketchUp
    maurosoft391
    Negative
    1

    it's for iPad, not for Windows or Android

    Shapr3D icon
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    • Shapr3D is Freemium and ProprietarySketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
    • Shapr3D is LightweightSketchUp is not according to our users
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  6. Onshape icon

    Onshape

     31 likes

    Onshape is a professional CAD system – Parts, Assemblies, Drawings – with version control and collaboration built in. Each Onshape plan (Free, Education, Professional, and Enterprise) gives you all of the CAD and data management functionality with no time limit.

    42 Onshape alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Comments about Onshape as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    It's web based. I want native 3D modeling software.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Linux = browser based, if I wanted browser apps I'd select web for platform.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Melissa Ferri
    Positive
    -3

    Browser-based so no need to download or install anything.

    Onshape icon
    Onshape icon
    • Onshape is Free Personal and ProprietarySketchUp is Paid and Proprietary
    • Onshape is CustomizableSketchUp is not according to our users
  7. Autodesk Formit icon

    Autodesk Formit

     1 like

    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.

    13 Autodesk Formit alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPad
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  8. Polydust icon

    Polydust

     Like

    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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  10. uMake icon

    uMake

     Like

    UMake is a next generation design tool helping makers & designers express their ideas in a quick and an intuitive way.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPad
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    Comments about uMake as an Alternative to SketchUp
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It works on the Ipad and it's easy to use.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    uMake icon
    • uMake is Paid and ProprietarySketchUp is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. 3D Model Maker icon

    3D Model Maker

     6 likes

    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.

    92 3D Model Maker alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

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