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Forger

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Free plan iOS
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Spec score 7.8 #96 of 147 in 3D modeling software

What it is

Forger is an iOS application for digital 3D sculpting and texture painting. Its mesh workflow includes multiresolution sculpting, volume-based quad-dominant remeshing, auto-retopology, sculpt layers, masks, and vertex colors. Apple Pencil input supports pressure sensitivity and configurable styles. Forger imports OBJ, Alembic, and C4D files, and exports OBJ, STL, USD, and C4D files; exporting a scene to Cinema 4D requires a subscription. The free version has no time limit, but saves only three scenes and requires a subscription for scene export. Free users must register with Maxon after a 14-day grace period. Forger entered limited maintenance mode on September 10, 2025, after which Maxon said there would be no further updates, bug fixes, or changes. Support was available until that date, or through an existing subscription term if later. Subscription users could re-download it by contacting support.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Forger is a digital 3D sculpting and texture painting application for iOS.Read 11 Oct 2026 · maxon.net
Intended users
Maxon describes its software as serving artists and people working in areas including 2D/3D design, modeling, animation, filmmaking, digital sculpting, and visualization.Read 11 Oct 2026 · maxon.net
Free plan
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · maxon.net
Support
Maxon said technical support would be available until September 10, 2025, or through the end of an existing subscription term if later.Read 11 Oct 2026 · maxon.net
Headquarters
Friedrichsdorf, GermanyRead 4 Oct 2026 · maxon.net
3D print export
YesRead 21 Sep 2026 · maxon.net
Apple Pencil
Forger supports Apple Pencil, including pressure sensitivity and configurable input styles.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.maxon.net
Availability
The FAQ says subscription users can re-download Forger through the end of their then-current subscription term by contacting support.Read 11 Oct 2026 · maxon.net
Cinema 4D workflow
The licensing guide says exporting a scene to Cinema 4D requires a subscription.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.maxon.net
Development status
Forger entered limited maintenance mode on September 10, 2025, after which Maxon said there would be no further updates, bug fixes, or changes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · maxon.net
File formats
The feature list states that Forger imports OBJ, Alembic, and C4D files and exports OBJ, STL, USD, and C4D files.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.maxon.net
Free version limits
The free version is not time-limited, but allows saving only three scenes and requires a subscription to export scenes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.maxon.net
Mesh workflows
It supports multiresolution sculpting, volume-based quad-dominant remeshing, auto-retopology, sculpt layers, masks, and vertex colors.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.maxon.net
Registration
Free users must register with Maxon after an initial 14-day grace period, while subscribers must register to connect their subscription.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.maxon.net
Render engine
built-inRead 21 Sep 2026 · maxon.net
Sculpting tools
Its sculpting tools include Standard, Clay, Smooth, Move, Pull, Flatten, Polish, Scrape, Planar, Inflate, Crease, Stamp, and Mask brushes.Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.maxon.net

Plans and prices

Forger Free Free Save up to 3 scenes · Scene export requires a subscription Read 11 Oct 2026 · help.maxon.net
Forger subscription Priced on request Subscription removed the 3-scene save limit and enabled scene export · Renewals were available only until September 10, 2025 Read 11 Oct 2026 · maxon.net

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Multiresolution sculpting and remeshing tools
  • Supports Apple Pencil pressure sensitivity
  • Imports and exports several 3D formats
  • Built-in render engine
  • Free version has no time limit

Limits

  • Free version saves only three scenes
  • Scene export requires a subscription
  • No updates or bug fixes after September 10, 2025
  • iOS platform only

Who it suits

It suits iOS artists working in sculpting, texture painting, modeling, animation, or visualization. Apple Pencil users may value its pressure-sensitive input and configurable controls.

Verdict

Forger offers substantial sculpting and file-format support on iOS, including Apple Pencil workflows. Its three-scene free limit, subscription-gated export, and discontinued updates are central considerations.

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