ZBrush Alternatives for iPad

ZBrush is not available for iPad but there are some alternatives with similar functionality. The best iPad alternative is Nomad Sculpt. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try forger or 123D Sculpt. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to ZBrush and seven of them are available for iPad so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting iPad alternatives to ZBrush are Sculptura, Putty3D, Sunny 3D and iDough.

ZBrush alternatives are mainly 3D Modelers but may also be 3D Painting Apps or Digital Painting Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of ZBrush.

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Nomad Sculpt
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Paid • Proprietary
Android
iPhone
iPad
9 Nomad Sculpt alternatives
Nomad is a sculpting & painting mobile app, available on Android and iOS.
- - Nomad Sculpt is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to ZBrush.
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Nomad Sculpt Features
1. 3D SculptingNomad Sculpt offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
forger
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Freemium • Proprietary
3D Modeler
iPad
35 forger alternatives
forger is a digital sculpting application for the artist who wants to be able to sculpt anywhere. forger lets you sculpt while you are on the train, sitting on the couch, or waiting in a queue.
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forger Features
1. Support for Layersforger supports the organization of elements through a hierarchical order that can be manipulated/viewed independently.
2. 3D Sculptingforger offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
Support for Multiple Resolution
Texture painting
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Almost everyone thinks forger is a great ZBrush alternative.
Sculptura
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Painting App
Mac
iPad
18 Sculptura alternatives
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.
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Sculptura Features
1. 3D SculptingSculptura offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
Putty3D
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
3D Painting App
iPhone
iPad
19 Putty3D alternatives
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.
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Putty3D Features
1. 3D SculptingPutty3D offers tools to push, pull, smooth, grab or pinch to manipulate a 3D model.
Rendering
123D Sculpt
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Free • Proprietary
3D Painting App
Android
iPad
49 123D Sculpt alternatives
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.
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Discontinued
Autodesk has discontinued their line of 123d apps.

Opinions about 123D Sculpt as a Alternative to ZBrush
Most users think 123D Sculpt is a great ZBrush alternative.
Sunny 3D
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Modeler
3D Painting App
iPhone
iPad
49 Sunny 3D alternatives
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.
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Discontinued
No longer available

Opinions about Sunny 3D as a Alternative to ZBrush
Most users think Sunny 3D is a great ZBrush alternative.
iDough
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Paid • Proprietary
3D Painting App
iPhone
iPad
11 iDough alternatives
iDough is your digital sculpting app, letting you bring the art shop along anywhere you go. iDough allows beginners to get into digital sculpting and professionals to do their work on the go.
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