About
Shapr3D is professional CAD rebuilt for Apple hardware. The Budapest-based team designed it for pen and touch on iPad, then brought the same engine to the Mac as a true native app, so orbiting, sectioning and history-based parametric modelling stay smooth even on complex assemblies. It combines direct and parametric workflows, generates dimensioned 2D drawings from your 3D bodies, and renders photorealistic visualisations in real time.
Files move in and out through industry formats including STEP, IGES and STL, which keeps it compatible with SolidWorks-centred engineering teams. The Basic plan is free with two projects; Pro costs $299 per year with a 14-day trial, and it is free for students and educators. Version 26, current in 2026, syncs projects across Mac, iPad and Windows through Shapr3D Cloud.
Alternatives
- FreeCAD
Pick FreeCAD if you want a free, open source parametric modeller with no paywall or project limit; it runs on Mac, Windows and Linux, and supports macOS 12 Monterey.
- Onshape
Pick Onshape if you want full CAD in the cloud with real-time collaboration; its free plan costs nothing but is for non-commercial work with public documents.
At a Glance
- Requires
- macOS 14 Sonoma or later
- Price
- Free Basic plan with up to 2 projects; Pro is $299 per seat a year, billed annually before VAT, with a 14-day free trial
- Also On
- iPad, Windows and Apple Vision Pro
- Get It From
- shapr3d.com
Curator's Note
“The first CAD app I have seen that a designer might open for pleasure.”
Theo, Mac Dept.
