3D Modelling on the iPad with Shapr3D | Is it WORTH the cost?

The Shapr3D app on iPad is an awesome full featured 3D modelling software, but is it worth the cost against it's traditional competitors like Fusion 360? Watch to hear my thoughts and while I use Shapr3D for an Industrial Design assignment.

**UPDATE** The CEO of Shapr3D watched this video and reached out to me on LinkedIn. He agreed his response on the forums was inappropriate and could have been handled better. Much respect to Istvan for recognizing this and also taking the time to contact me. He also mentioned they are continuing to explore options to bring in new users but acknowledges that software is currently aimed more towards professionals that need 3D modelling on the go.

**Sorry about the clicky audio in this one, had some sound issues**

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[Printed_Riffs]

Since I’m not doing anything commercially, I’ll stick with onshape.
Thanks for saving me time.

[joecuevas]

Excellent video, I agree with every point in this video and the price is the only reason I unistalled Sahepr3D.

[briandbeaudin]

I like it. I saw an ad online and decided to try the free version, just for messing around at home. I'm nearly 62 but I immediately saw the potential and decided to pay the subscription fee because I have to regularly produce small parts at work and manually drafting these parts was a drag, especially when you'd have to make changes after review. I also like that there's a fair number of tutorial videos that you can follow to learn the more complex features of SHAPR. I'm hoping that they add some more features to the 2D drawing production capability. This would be useful when trying to do exploded component drawings. Overall a great program. I use it on my desktop at home with a LG 32" WQHD Nano IPS 144HZ HDR 400 curved monitor. Producing CAD drawings makes my work look so much more professional!

[pascalhibon]

Well, your video mentioned the issues I struggle with too. I stumbled upon Shapr3d by accident, watched a few videos and started modelling with it. It is great on the iPad and I could see myself using this tool. However, the pricing model is what bothers me. As much as I love the tool, it is just too expensive for private use.

[-AT-WALKER]

WOW... having paused to install and give it a try, really wish I'd reached the part regarding the CEO responses. Tempted to delete my previous responses to your other commentors. All for a company getting its money but giving it to a person that responds to the community in such a manner isn't happening - regardless of his reply to yourself to save face and reputation.

Great video btw, subscribed for your honest approach, hope you have an amazing career!

[BradleyMakesThings]

Thanks for this video! Checking out a lot of videos - this was by far the most informative, easiest to digest, and presented well from someone with a similar experience level as me (experience with other commercial CAD programs). For me the main use case is for iPad modeling away from my desk, like in my truck on lunch breaks or on the couch while watching my baby (where having the laptop out isn’t really convenient due to a toddler running around). Not yet sure how it’ll play out but this definitely answered a lot of questions for me. Thanks!

[richstephens]

I downloaded this over 2 years ago and gave up on it after a few half hearted sessions. I picked it up again a couple months ago and put in some time watching videos on it. I'm really enjoying designing on the iPad and have created a number of projects now. Even though I'm not a fan of subscription based apps, that's the direction these are going. I've used Sketchup for years and I've tried the trials of their current offerings and I'm liking the Shapr product better for my current workflow. Sure, I miss some SU features and liking some new ones that Shapr has so it's a wash for me. I'm semi retired now andthe $$ is an issue. But, I get a lot of enjoyment out of 3d modeling that I can utilize with my 3d printer and CNC so I'm gonna roll with it...

[joshspeer]

Thank you for this video! Saved me considerable lost hours learning the software, only to find out that the hobby version is unusable to 3d print. I had hoped to find a hobbyist friendly cad software for the ipad, but at that price point, shap3d isn't it.

[Dr_Kenneth_Noisewater]

I love having all my designs instantly available on ipad and PC especially now that it is parametric.

[jamieDodds]

Oh my I’m at the end of my degree and have only just heard about shapr, luckily I managed to get a year license to try and mess around with but after that I doubt I’ll be using it especially when solid works now has a hobbyist license for $99

[wowareolys]

For any small business/side hustle that is a serious bargain tho…
Half price of fusion and now with history. Will have to look into it, even if I probably won’t use it on iPad much

[buddhabrot]

I can understand that you are frustrated over the pricing. I just figured out that for students and teaching personell you get pro free of charge. So yes I think 20€ a month is a lot but due to me mostly using an iPad I was really happy about the generous offer of the developer. Through your subscription you also support students and education.

[IceCat]

Can you please do a new review video on Shapr3D? They added parametric history

[frisko]

I am looking for a tablet based mobile CAD solution. The workflow looks very intuitive, but not having a feature tree is a killer argument for me. I am using SolidWorks & Fusion360 on my desktop PC, but my mobile setup will probably be then a Windows based tablet with a stylus and fusion 360.

[redherring]

It's worth the cost to me, I have hundreds of designs I created that were simplified with the Shapr3d workflow.
It's not worth it to those that have little use for it, or for hobby purposes It's not the best cost wise.

[jitty_timmy]

Hey mate, I am a boilermaker, and I want a cad program for drawing on site. I am currently using paper and pen. Would you recommend that I learn shapr3d? I have very little cad experience, and I just want something to take measurements and draw up simple structures like handrails, steps, and mezzanins. Or even just getting an initial drawing that I can take to a draftsman.

[AlanBarnes]

I am using it. The pricing isn’t an issue because it’s easy to pick up. Some people are using it for a 1500 dollar 3d printer and 30 dollars for 1kg of filament so 20 dollars a month is nothing

[zensational.]

"For the cost of a few coffees a month..." definitely wont be using it beyond the EDU license. But at least i can get a grasp of general CAD designing for the time being.

[msh]

But if I’m not mistaken, the mobile version of Fusion 360 is simply a viewer, not an editor. So working off an iPad on the fly, you’re left with… Onshape? Awsome program, but all your work is entirely public, unless you pay $1500USD (!?!?!). Any others that you like better for the iPad, that are any less? Or is it desktop or nothing?

[mackcleary]

The design and user experience of this was made for iPad. I know there bunch of apps out there that probably do more but they all seem so bloated and old.