Created by artists for artists, ZBrush for iPad offers many of the same tools and features found in ZBrush's desktop version used by the professionals in film, game, concept art, toys, collectibles, jewelry, automotive, aviation, product design and so much more, including the collection of leading, proprietary digital sculpting brushes created with real-world sculpting techniques in mind.
Begin your creations with our extensive library of base models, or utilize our advanced photogrammetry feature to scan real-world objects and seamlessly integrate them into ZBrush.
Our Pro Projects library allows you to observe how a Seasoned Professional works in ZBrush by accessing and loading the files provided in the Pro Projects library.
Traditional low polygon modeling workflows allow the user to create with ease in low polygons with our ZModeler and Retopo brushes.
The Surface Noise feature allows you to effortlessly add intricate patterns to your model, whether utilizing an image or the NoiseMaker curve. You can easily adjust the size, orientation, and repetition of the pattern through a dynamic and user-friendly interface.
ZBrush for iPad includes:
- Over 200 of ZBrush's leading digital sculpting brushes and the ability to easily load the thousands of custom brushes that have been created by ZBrush users.
- A highly customizable user interface that expands on the desktop version's QuickMenu, making it easy to arrange sculpting tools for a more optimized, personal experience. In addition, users can customize the bottom toolbar to include their favorite brushes, materials, textures and alphas. Customize your Apple Pencil double tap or Pencil Pro squeeze to complete an action.
- Similar high polygon details as ZBrush desktop, depending on iPad device. The latest M4 iPad with at least a one terabyte (TB) hard drive, for example, can reach up to 90+ million polygons per mesh.
- Innovative UI design makes it possible to take advantage of Apple's user-friendly touch capabilities and jump right into sculpting, especially for new users. Gesture controls for common features, such as draw size, focal shift, undos and redos, help streamline workflow.
- Seamless file sharing for ZBrush subscribers who want to move ZTool (ZTL) and ZProject (ZPR) files between iPad and desktop. GoZ can also be used to move files between versions with one click.
- ZRemesher generates a new mesh with an even distribution of polygons, preserving the essential details and flow of the original surface.
- Sculptris Pro adds and reduces triangle tessellation with each brush stroke, making it simple to focus on sculpting without worrying about technical restraints.
- DynaMesh retopologizes while sculpting, so it’s possible to stretch digital clay or add volume while retaining the same basic capacity for detail.
- Array Mesh makes it possible to create duplicate instances of geometry in varying patterns and shapes in real time.
- The Dynamics system enhances sculpts by allowing any surface to be draped over another surface.
- Live Boolean gives users the ability to combine, subtract, and/or use intersections to create unique results.
- PolyPaint makes it easy to paint and sculpt at the same time, making it possible to paint on the surface of a model without first assigning a texture map.
So what is interesting is that we can render in ipad but we don’t have the spotlight tool?When are you going to add that feature we have been asking for almost a year now!!Some of us don’t have access to pc version of this app that would help a ton if you considered it .Please think about the crashes that happen a lot, for and industry standard this is quite unprofessional and untidy tbh
Developer Response
Hello, thank you for your feedback. Thank you for choosing ZBrush. We’re sorry to hear you’re experiencing issues with the app and would love to help you resolve them. Please send us more details at https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center so we can work with you on the issues you've encountered. We are currently exploring the possibilities of Spotlight and BPR rendering. Similar to our investigation into the ZModeler redesign, we are also assessing whether Spotlight requires an update for iPad to have the best experience on a smaller device.
Great 3D modelling app
Paalgrim
Not sure why someone would rate this 1 star, but it’s quite a good app for something just newly released.I haven’t fully explored it all as there is so much to try and test. But what I have used so far is pretty good.I think Zbrush is great modelling app that professionals 3D modellers will like, especially since it’s now on mobile and you can use while in the bath, the toilet and hanging upside like a Vumpyre.There is a free subscription and paid. Almost everything is accessible on the free subscription, not sure, I have not paid for a subscription yet.The only complaint is that there is. Demo dog 3D model but no Cat? That’s Cat discrimination and my cat isn’t happy. Great work MAXON.
Back to the desktop for me
Jackel Chronos
ProsYou can sculpt anywhereBrushes well integratedPleasant interfaceConsBugs and crashesNo zmodeler, uv master, other pluginsSubtool import/append is difficult
Developer Response
Hi Jackel, thank you for the review.for the Bugs and the Crashes, did you reach out to our support team about this issue? if not, please contact us from https://www.maxon.net/support-centerAlso, we would like to know what you find difficult with the import / append.ZModeler, UV master and other plugins are planned to be added in the future updates.
Fantastic desktop port
PikkyPrints
Almost a fully featured version of the PC version of ZBrush. Great revamped UI + controls and good performance on my M4. Missing a few small but important features (No Zmodeler brush as of version 1.0 is a big one) but otherwise a fantastic port. Once a few promised features and fixes are added it’ll be perfect.
Added
- Create custom keyboard hotkeys. Also import hotkeys from the desktop version of ZBrush and vice-versa.
Fixed
- Fixed some visual glitches resulting from switch to Liquid Glass UI on iOS 26.
- Universal Camera causing visual banding.
- ZModeler Unweld with Shift key not working.
- [ and ] keys not working on some keyboards for changing brush size.
- Closing ZBrush on iOS26 using the red titlebar close button will now QuickSave the sculpt.
- Fixed a crash when welding points.
- UV Master not working with Polygroups on.
- ZModeler crashing when deleting presets.
- Inflate brush missing in the bottom toolbar.
Version 2026.2.0
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Information
Seller
Maxon Computer GmbH
Size
1.2 GB
Category
Graphics & Design
Compatibility
Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later and a device with the A12 Bionic chip or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 17.0 or later and a device with the A12 Bionic chip or later. • iPad Pro (11‑inch) • iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) • iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad mini (5th generation) • iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad Air (3rd generation) • iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) • iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) • iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad Air (4th generation) • iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad (8th generation) • iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad Pro (11‑inch) (3rd generation) • iPad Pro (11‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (5th generation) • iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad mini (6th generation) • iPad mini (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad (9th generation) • iPad (9th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad Air (5th generation) • iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad (10th generation) • iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) • iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) • iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular • iPad Air 11-inch (M2) • iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular • iPad Air 13-inch (M2) • iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular • iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) • iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular • iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) • iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular • iPad mini (A17 Pro) • iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular • iPad (A16) • iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular • iPad Air 11-inch (M3) • iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular • iPad Air 13-inch (M3) • iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular • iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) • iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Mobile • iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) • iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Mobile • iPad Air 11-inch (M4) • iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular • iPad Air 13-inch (M3) • iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular
