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

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.

All those people whining in the Shapr3d comment section... really like the app, they just want it for free. Probably liberal voters.

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!

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

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!

File Sync was added!

While I don't think I would come out and say it, I don't think the CEO is wrong. This product has clear value that is well beyond a free version and arguably worth more than the $10-15/month people are hoping to get it for. Good luck, Shapr3d.

its not worth the cost and you cant buy it outright

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?

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.

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

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...

I refuse to pay for a subscription service. I would be willing to pay a one-time fee but that’s it.

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

100% agree with this.

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

The price is £40 uk pounds which is a lot of money for a hobbyist to pay out for using per month or £300 straight up front per year.
The software is the best I have found for ease of use and printing for plastic models.
I would be happy for £20 licence a month.

Hola, gran video. Estás completamente en lo cierto, me presento, mí nombre es Paul, soy de Argentina (lastimosamente conocerán la situación económica que está atravesando Argentina) tenemos 1 dólar a $650arg. Por lo que el costo de Sharp3D me lleva a abonar $16.250arg, a lo que además, Argentina realiza varios impuestos, EJ: impuesto país 30%, Impuestos a las ganancias 30% y por último impuestos persepcion 15%. Esto nos deja con un 75% más sobre el precio total de: $28500Arg (Aprox). Por mes!!!. Realmente si uno usaría dicha app para Hobbie, o universitario dónde solo está aprendiendo diseño, realmente no merecería la pena abonar (al menos en mí país) ese monto. Es mucho más caro que abonar mí obra social médica, o son 3 veces mí internet y cable de TV. 🙅🏻‍♂️💁🏻‍♂️. Quizás deberían de cobrar la App una única vez, con usos premiums, quien sabe, quizás en un futuro los creadores de la app lo consideren, pero lamentablemente por mejor empresa que seas, cobrando lo que cobran siempre tendrán usuarios a los cuales no les agrade para nada sus precios, y también tendrán a su vez, a los que no les parezca tan costoso y lo paguen. 💁🏻‍♂️. Ej: Una persona española que cobra en Euros, no le resultaría tan caro abonar 25usd. Ya que su moneda es mucho más fuerte frente al dólar. 💁🏻‍♂️💁🏻‍♂️

YOU CAN'T PRETEND TO SHOW A DESIGN IN SHAPR3D AND GO AT A SPEED

IMPOSSIBLE TO FOLLOW, AT LEAST FOR ME, THANK YOU

It’s 50+€ per month or almost 400€ per year … where did you get your pricing

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.

After the interface redesigned they raised the price to $299. ☹️

So $25 a month I can export to slicer software as an STL?

Widely praised as a very user friendly, accessible CAD program; widely panned for being priced out of reach of the very people who could benefit from it. If you’re a professional , your company probably already provides you (or you acquire for yourself, if you’re a freelance designer) with Fusion 360, or another pro CAD program. This software is for small makers and enthusiasts. Come on, Shapr3D; LISTEN to your market. $300/year is outrageous. $10/month would be more appropriate.

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.

"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.

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

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

For $300 per year I’ll use my Solidworks license from my office. It’s better anyway. Damn shame because I’d like to use it for home hobby use.

I love it, but the price it’s ridiculous

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.

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!

which iPad is this and what specification is needed to run this program smoothly ?

I'm considering buying an iPad for this, is a 2022 iPad 10,9 inch enough for this you reckon? Or do you need something more beefy? Thx

it's 25$ per month - good grief

I am somewhat sympathetic with the CEO’s reply. With what you have to pay for nearly any hobby, the price is minimal. I have a couple hobbies and, by far, the price of their subscription is the least expense. And compared to what I “waste” on other things, I can’t, with any honesty, disagree with the CEO. Flake jacket is on so hit me with those 👎.

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.

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