# Putty 3D

> 3D Sculpting Anytime, Anywhere

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1144983743](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1144983743)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1144983743`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Nga Nguyen
- **Category:** Entertainment
- **Rating:** 4.10 / 5 (593 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.3.8
- **Last updated:** 2019-11-20
- **First published:** 2016-10-20
- **Size:** 12 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/putty-3d/id1144983743)
- **Website:** [http://www.putty3d.com](http://www.putty3d.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.putty3d.com/privacy](http://www.putty3d.com/privacy)

## Description

Putty 3D is a portable 3D sculpting studio for iPhone and iPad. It leverages your device’s GPU to deliver smooth, pressure-sensitive sculpting with Apple Pencil and 3D Touch, optimized for iPad Pro and iPhone 7. Export your models via OBJ or STL (on newer devices) for use in PC/Mac modeling, animation, or 3D printing. Explore materials like Plastic, Ceramic, and Gold with physically based rendering, and easily record videos or capture high-resolution screenshots of your work.

Follow @putty3d for updates and contact@putty3d.com for feedback or issues.

## Rankings

- #71,503 — Overall

## Review summary

Putty 3D is praised for its potential as a 3D modeling tool with real 3D printing support, and several users express enthusiasm about the creative possibilities. However, multiple reviews highlight key drawbacks: no or limited import capabilities, export quality/readiness for 3D printing, and difficult navigation/controls (rotation, camera). These usability and workflow issues, alongside consistency concerns, create a mixed-to-questionable overall impression depending on user patience for a learning curve.

### Pros

- 3D printing compatibility: supports printing and exporting models to a real 3D printer.
- Strong creative potential and enjoyable 3D modeling/sculpting experience.
- Positive sentiment from users who want a 3D‑making app and feel it fits that need.
- Useful sculpting tools and features that enable modeling once you learn them.

### Cons

- Lack of import support for STL/OBJ (no file import) across reviews.
- Poor export quality and limitations for 3D printing (high-quality export not available).
- Non‑intuitive navigation and camera/rotation controls, making it hard to use.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1144983743)