MeshMixer for iPad? The Best iOS Alternative
MeshMixer was discontinued by Autodesk in 2021 and never ran on iPad or iPhone. If you need mesh repair, boolean operations, and 3D printing prep on iOS, Forma3D is the alternative.
Why MeshMixer isn't on iPad
MeshMixer was a desktop-only tool (Windows and macOS). Autodesk ended support in 2021. There is no iPad version and no plans for one. Former MeshMixer users on iPad need a native iOS alternative.
What Forma3D replaces from MeshMixer
- Mesh repair — fix non-manifold geometry, close holes, and repair STL files on device
- Boolean operations — union, difference, and intersection between meshes
- STL editing — import, modify, and export STL files with touch gestures
- 3MF with colors — paint faces and export multi-filament 3MF files (MeshMixer couldn't do this)
- SVG extrusion — turn 2D SVG paths into 3D-printable objects
- LiDAR scanning — scan objects with iPhone LiDAR, then repair and edit the mesh
MeshMixer vs Forma3D
| Feature | MeshMixer (Desktop) | Forma3D (iPad/iPhone) |
|---|---|---|
| STL repair | Yes | Yes |
| Boolean operations | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-filament 3MF | No | Yes |
| LiDAR scanning | No | Yes |
| SVG to 3D | Limited | Yes (built-in) |
| Touch UI | No | Yes |
| Still supported | No (EOL 2021) | Yes (active) |
| Runs on iPad | No | Yes |
Get started
Forma3D is free to download. Edit and model without limits — pay only when you need to export.