# 3D Scratchpad

> 3D Design at your Fingertips

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id957422439](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id957422439)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id957422439`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Engineered Stuff
- **Category:** Graphics & Design
- **Rating:** 2.70 / 5 (12 ratings)
- **Version:** 3.12
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-28
- **First published:** 2017-12-18
- **Size:** 6.64 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/3d-scratchpad/id957422439)
- **Website:** [https://engineeredstuff.com](https://engineeredstuff.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.engineeredstuff.com/Engineered%20Stuff%20Privacy%20Policy.pdf](https://www.engineeredstuff.com/Engineered%20Stuff%20Privacy%20Policy.pdf)

## Description

3D Scratchpad is an easy-to-use, full-featured design tool for creating 3D models. Freehand draw in three dimensions using simple primitive solid shapes and intuitive gestures. Manipulate objects as if they were in the real world with augmented reality, and share your models as .usdz files for viewing in augmented reality.

3D Scratchpad creates a short path between design ideas and useful 3D models for designers, modelers, makers, gamers, 3D-printing enthusiasts, hobbyists, educators, engineers, and architects. Use 3D Scratchpad to create and fabricate prototypes, to model new products, parts, and structures, and to create and share 3D art and designs.

3D Scratchpad enables you to design in the real world. Built to enable immersive, intuitive, and interactive design, 3D Scratchpad unlocks your design creativity and gives you the tools you need to create and share 3D models.

Purchasing an auto-renewing 3D Scratchpad Subscription enables the ability to save and share 3D models.

## Rankings

- #385,055 — Overall

## Review summary

Most reviews criticize 3D Scratchpad for frequent crashes or not opening, and for a paid model that blocks saving or editing in the free version. Users say it offers only basic AR placement of simple shapes with limited editing (one shape, one color) and no easy way to revert to a previous design or recover work after exiting. Some want USDZ import and height data. A small number call the app great or fun, but overall sentiment is negative due to the paywall and limited features.

### Pros

- Great app that fits user needs
- AR placement of shapes into the real world
- Basic ability to create/place simple 3D shapes

### Cons

- Pay to save / paid plan required to save or load designs
- Limited editing capabilities: only one shape and one color; cannot change shapes/colors
- Inability to revert to previous design / cannot edit after closing
- App crashes or fails to open for some users
- Missing features like USDZ import and height measurement

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