ZBrush

Name: ZBrush
Rating: 3.5 (32 reviews)
Author: MAXON Computer GmbH

Imagine, Sculpt, & Paint in 3D

Free · In-App Purchases

32 Ratings
Ages

4+
Years
Category

Graphics & Design
Developer

MAXON Computer GmbH
Language

EN
+ 7 More
Size

1.2
GB

iPad

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.

Ratings & Reviews

3.5

out of 5

32 Ratings

Nearly there
15 Oct

Neddyboy02
I love sculpting in ZBrush. I’m fairly new to the app but am getting the hang of it. Selecting and deleting is slightly strange but this has always been the case in ZBrush. This is up there with the desktop software but is missing layers and tends to crash frequently when you push it (I have an M2 iPad Pro). It doesn’t like it if you select and isolate a section then try to save. All in all a good start.
Nearly there
15 Oct

Neddyboy02

I love sculpting in ZBrush. I’m fairly new to the app but am getting the hang of it. Selecting and deleting is slightly strange but this has always been the case in ZBrush. This is up there with the desktop software but is missing layers and tends to crash frequently when you push it (I have an M2 iPad Pro). It doesn’t like it if you select and isolate a section then try to save. All in all a good start.
Good but buggy
17/09/2024

zZ_Wipeout_Zz
Early day review but the 5 issues I’ve encountered so far are as follows:1 - app kept crashing when subdiving a sphere to test subdiving limits. After multiple crashes I gave up.2- UI menus kept glitching out and jump around in the screen.(restarting fixes the issue)3 - sending files to desktop takes a few attempts to find my computer even with a high speed internet connection. ( after a few taps of export and closing the window it eventually shows )4 - after painfully importing multiple custom brushes 1 by 1, I closed the app, only to discover all the custom brushes had disappeared while displaying “unavailable” in the menu bars. ( By going through the tedious process of reimporting the brushes again and again and opening the menu customisation window it re-adds them to the bar… )5 - I keep getting asked to “upgrade” to use features like gos to pc, etc. even though I have the ZBrush pc bundle. ( Forcing me to logout of my account, and logging back in)

Developer Response
Hello zZ_Wipeout_Zz, Thank you for your review, we’re sorry to hear you’re experiencing issues with the app. To have your custom brushes automatically loaded on launch, you can place them in the “ZStartup/BrushPresets” folder of your “On My iPad/ZBrush” directory, as the individual loading via the import menu only loads them for the duration of the session.  The other issues you’re describing sound concerning and we’d love to hear more about them, could you please get in contact with our Support Team at https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center. We’re here to help and look forward to resolving this for you.
Good but buggy
17/09/2024

zZ_Wipeout_Zz

Early day review but the 5 issues I’ve encountered so far are as follows:1 - app kept crashing when subdiving a sphere to test subdiving limits. After multiple crashes I gave up.2- UI menus kept glitching out and jump around in the screen.(restarting fixes the issue)3 - sending files to desktop takes a few attempts to find my computer even with a high speed internet connection. ( after a few taps of export and closing the window it eventually shows )4 - after painfully importing multiple custom brushes 1 by 1, I closed the app, only to discover all the custom brushes had disappeared while displaying “unavailable” in the menu bars. ( By going through the tedious process of reimporting the brushes again and again and opening the menu customisation window it re-adds them to the bar… )5 - I keep getting asked to “upgrade” to use features like gos to pc, etc. even though I have the ZBrush pc bundle. ( Forcing me to logout of my account, and logging back in)
Developer Response 20/09/2024
Hello zZ_Wipeout_Zz, Thank you for your review, we’re sorry to hear you’re experiencing issues with the app. To have your custom brushes automatically loaded on launch, you can place them in the “ZStartup/BrushPresets” folder of your “On My iPad/ZBrush” directory, as the individual loading via the import menu only loads them for the duration of the session.  The other issues you’re describing sound concerning and we’d love to hear more about them, could you please get in contact with our Support Team at https://www.maxon.net/en/support-center. We’re here to help and look forward to resolving this for you.
Finally!
16/09/2024

Flexmcpee
15 years to finally get this on the iPad. I bought m2 last year to use Nomad as it was a good entry to sculpting. I’ve used zbrush on the desktop for several years on and off and found the UI too hard to learn. On the iPad this problem no longer exits you’ve done an amazing job of making it much more intuitive. It’s amazing that we live in the age of doing this from the couch. Great app and I can’t wait for ZModeller to arrive. This app is only going to get better.

Developer Response
Hi Flexmcpee, We’re delighted to know how much you’re loving ZBrush. We're working towards bringing as much ZBrush desktop to mobile as we can, so stay tuned because we’re not stopping here! 😊 In the meantime, if you want to share with us your amazing creations, feel free to tag us on social media. Cheers!
Finally!
16/09/2024

Flexmcpee

15 years to finally get this on the iPad. I bought m2 last year to use Nomad as it was a good entry to sculpting. I’ve used zbrush on the desktop for several years on and off and found the UI too hard to learn. On the iPad this problem no longer exits you’ve done an amazing job of making it much more intuitive. It’s amazing that we live in the age of doing this from the couch. Great app and I can’t wait for ZModeller to arrive. This app is only going to get better.
Developer Response 24/09/2024
Hi Flexmcpee, We’re delighted to know how much you’re loving ZBrush. We're working towards bringing as much ZBrush desktop to mobile as we can, so stay tuned because we’re not stopping here! 😊 In the meantime, if you want to share with us your amazing creations, feel free to tag us on social media. Cheers!
Not quite ready to replace the desktop version yet.
10/11/2024

meshbulance
ZModeler is a huge part of most artists’ workflow and it’s really missed on the iPad right now. The built in plugins on the desktop version are amazing and I really want to see them here soon.Everything’s great… I’d just want to see ZModeler, subtool master, decimation master and spotlight on the iPad.

Developer Response
Thank you for the feedback! The addition of ZModeler is actually being worked on right now. It will be coming in a future release as will many other favorites from the desktop version as we continue to develop the app!
Not quite ready to replace the desktop version yet.
10/11/2024

meshbulance

ZModeler is a huge part of most artists’ workflow and it’s really missed on the iPad right now. The built in plugins on the desktop version are amazing and I really want to see them here soon.Everything’s great… I’d just want to see ZModeler, subtool master, decimation master and spotlight on the iPad.
Developer Response 12/11/2024
Thank you for the feedback! The addition of ZModeler is actually being worked on right now. It will be coming in a future release as will many other favorites from the desktop version as we continue to develop the app!

- Fixed an issue with GoZ Cinema 4D and sequential names of Objects - Fixed issues with Retopo Brush welding and symmetry - Fixed an issue with copy paste of IMM meshes - Fixed an issue with the performance of the smooth brush