# Could the new iPhone Duo with Apple Pencil + Shapr3D be a good match? Thoughts?

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**Created:** [September 10, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604 "2026-09-10T13:35:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![Alex\_Anufriev](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/alex_anufriev/32/36147_2.png) [@Alex\_Anufriev](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Alex_Anufriev)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2026, 1:35pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/1 "2026-09-10T13:35:12Z")

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We’re curious what you think!

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**Author:** ![Xdrakosha](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/xdrakosha/32/24881_2.png) [@Xdrakosha](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Xdrakosha)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2026, 1:59pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/2 "2026-09-10T13:59:18Z")

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Personally, I see one use case for myself: connecting a phone like this to an external monitor, keyboard, and mouse. And that’s not some far-fetched or extremely rare scenario — that’s exactly how I would use it when traveling far from home.

And since I normally use Shapr3D on a computer, this setup would give me a very similar experience.

At the same time, I’d still maintain a high level of mobility. These days, almost any hotel has a large TV that you can connect to, while a small keyboard and mouse fit easily into a backpack and barely take up any space. And to be completely serious, I even have a portable 15-inch monitor that I usually take with me when I travel.

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**Author:** ![DrKronos](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/drkronos/32/36064_2.png) [@DrKronos](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/DrKronos)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2026, 2:17pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/3 "2026-09-10T14:17:19Z")

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I guess it could work okay if the iPhone Duo has decent enough support for the Apple Pencil. One main issue I could see on that front is the fold in the middle of the screen. Like any other folding phone before, this one has a noticeable middle crease in the screen as well. Not sure how annoying that would be with the pencil.

The other thing of course is cost. For the price of the Duo you can get yourself a top of the line ipad pro, which certainly is more usable for shapr on size alone. But if you absolutely have to have CAD in your pocket, why not.

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**Author:** ![BKE](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/bke/32/31690_2.png) [@BKE](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/BKE)\
**Post date:** [September 10, 2026, 7:16pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/4 "2026-09-10T19:16:54Z")

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For now I am on a Mini5 AFK (my projects often have to be slimmed, but still useful) expect to be replaced as soon as Mini7 is released.

Playfield since yesterday:

iPhone Duo 512GB $2,199.00  
Mini6 512GB $1,049.00

(And then I have none, nor do I want any mobile phone.)

I would definitely consider the Duo, IF the screen with pen works (as good as expected?) AND Shapr is ‘ported.’

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**Author:** ![florian.voss](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/838e76/32.png) [@florian.voss](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/florian.voss)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2026, 9:58am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/5 "2026-09-11T09:58:00Z")

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I am using shapr3d on Mac and was considering getting an iPad with pencil only for CAD when I’m out of office.

When I saw that iPhone duo supports the pencil my first thought was: If shapr3d works on this thing I will immediately buy it. Because why should I carry an iPad and a Phone if I could do sketches etc just on the duo?  
I would see it more as a “get a quick sketch of an idea” kind of device, I guess I would still finalise the project on my Mac. But the just in time sketching is what I really miss. And people always have their phones in their pockets. So it’s a big PLEASE make it work from my side.

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**Author:** ![miroslav1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f4b2a3/32.png) [@miroslav1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/miroslav1)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2026, 12:02pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/6 "2026-09-11T12:02:26Z")

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I’ve been using Shapr3D on an iPad mini 5 ever since it was introduced, together with a laptop or Mac. The main reason I use the iPad mini is that it’s perfect for quickly capturing ideas while sitting on the couch, traveling, or whenever I’m away from my desk.

However, there are many situations when I don’t even have my iPad with me. That’s why the idea of having Shapr3D available on the Duo is really appealing for the way I use the app.

On top of that, the Duo is relatively affordable. It costs only a little more than my combination of an iPhone Air and iPad mini. If Shapr3D becomes fully usable on the Duo, I’d definitely go for it.

I’m hoping the developers will add support for the Duo. If not, maybe Apple will convince them to do it! 😃

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**Author:** ![shaprvision](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/4491bb/32.png) [@shaprvision](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/shaprvision)\
**Post date:** [September 11, 2026, 10:50pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/7 "2026-09-11T22:50:25Z")

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Let us know about whether you will support it before the preorder please 😀

I think it would be great if you support it.

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**Author:** ![caydenmscoggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b487fb/32.png) [@caydenmscoggins](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/caydenmscoggins)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 1:33am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/8 "2026-09-12T01:33:44Z")

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I second this!

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**Author:** ![caydenmscoggins](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b487fb/32.png) [@caydenmscoggins](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/caydenmscoggins)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 1:41am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/9 "2026-09-12T01:41:09Z")

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I model almost exclusively on Shapr3D on my iPad for personal and side business projects. Shapr3D support on the iPhone duo was my very first thought when I started seeing rumors Apple would be announcing a foldable!

I would love to be able to ditch a device and use solely my new iPhone duo to create. I’m begging the developers: please support the iPhone duo! This is essentially the make or break app for me to purchase this awesome new device.

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**Author:** ![Yepher](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/yepher/32/8902_2.png) [@Yepher](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Yepher)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 3:03am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/10 "2026-09-12T03:03:38Z")

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Not sure why you would even ask. Isn’t it basically the iPad app codebase? Is there a lot of complexity to support the Duo?

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**Author:** ![markse](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/5e9695/32.png) [@markse](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/markse)\
**Post date:** [September 12, 2026, 4:56pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/11 "2026-09-12T16:56:55Z")

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I would be more surprised if Shapr3D wasn’t supported. My only worry is the screen’s durability. Maybe it’s just me, but I tend to bang the pencil down harder with Shapr3D than in a drawing app. I’d like to know about that before buying one.

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**Author:** ![b03220091](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c6cbf5/32.png) [@b03220091](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/b03220091)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 10:21am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/12 "2026-09-14T10:21:07Z")

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This is fantastic for me. I’ve been using the software on my iPad mini.

If I can use it on Duo, I won’t need to carry my iPhone and iPad anymore. I just need Duo to use CAD.

I would definitely buy the Duo for Shapr3D.

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**Author:** ![sam1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc8723/32.png) [@sam1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sam1)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 8:30pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/13 "2026-09-14T20:30:59Z")

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I would love this Shapr3d on a IPhone Duo. My only concern as other people have mentioned would be the crease. I wonder if it might interfere when dragging across it, but its hard to know without seeing the phone in person.

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**Author:** ![olga.molestina](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/ad7895/32.png) [@olga.molestina](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/olga.molestina)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 8:32pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/14 "2026-09-14T20:32:51Z")

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It could be the perfect match! Having a super portable version of Shapr3D would be amazing. It was honestly one of the first things I thought about when the Duo was announced. Really hoping you guys decide to bring Shapr3D to it!

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**Author:** ![sam1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bc8723/32.png) [@sam1](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sam1)\
**Post date:** [September 14, 2026, 9:20pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/15 "2026-09-14T21:20:22Z")

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Just another thought. I believe you said in another thread some years ago that you wouldn’t have a IPhone version of Shapr3d because there wasn’t enough screen. As far as i know the IPhone Duo is on IOS so you would have to release a version of Shapr3d compatible with all IPhones if you wanted to to work on the Duo. Is this correct?

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**Author:** ![sdelcarpine14](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/49beb7/32.png) [@sdelcarpine14](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/sdelcarpine14)\
**Post date:** [September 15, 2026, 1:26pm UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/16 "2026-09-15T13:26:02Z")

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I model on an iPad 99% of the time. I would love to move to the Duo. Please Please Please.

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**Author:** ![Akos\_Shapr3D](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/akos_shapr3d/32/32722_2.png) [@Akos\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Akos_Shapr3D)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 8:53am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/17 "2026-09-16T08:53:16Z")

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Correct. We need a compatible version that works across all iPhones in order to support the Duo.

We see value in the iPhone app, not so much for creation, but for presentation and review use cases.

With Sync, having all your projects in your pocket could be very useful in some situations. Several features could work seamlessly on iPhone, including:

- AR preview
- Generative Render
- 3D printing (integrations)
- Adjusting parameters

We are already working on a prototype for the Duo, as well as an app that works across all iPhones. We’re aiming to release a beta in October. Lot of pieces are still moving though.

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We are on it.

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**Author:** ![Akos\_Shapr3D](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/flex002/user_avatar/discourse.shapr3d.com/akos_shapr3d/32/32722_2.png) [@Akos\_Shapr3D](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/u/Akos_Shapr3D)\
**Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 8:59am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/19 "2026-09-16T08:59:35Z")

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Until now, Shapr3D has only been available through the iPad App Store. Supporting Duo means that we also need to make Shapr3D available on iPhone, which effectively means supporting most iPhone models.

Technically, we could display an error message on iPhones with smaller screens, but not preventing downloads. However, this would likely lead to negative reviews from users who download the app expecting it to work on their iPhone, only to find that it does not. We want to avoid that experience.

This leads to an important implication: supporting Duo also means supporting iPhone.

Making Shapr3D run on iPhone is not technically difficult in itself. Codebase is 100% compatible. The bigger challenge is ensuring that the entire product provides a good experience on small screens. We have hundreds of screens across different workflows, and each of them needs to be reviewed and, in many cases, optimized for iPhone.

We are working on it.

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**Post date:** [September 16, 2026, 9:02am UTC](https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/could-the-new-iphone-duo-with-apple-pencil-shapr3d-be-a-good-match-thoughts/41604/20 "2026-09-16T09:02:58Z")

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We’ll share more details as soon as we have something meaningful to share.

Gamma users will be the first to get access and will be able to test it early.

> **[Shapr3D Gamma](https://www.shapr3d.com/company/gamma)**
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> Join forces with our testing team for a chance to shape the next generation of CAD.

One important caveat: Apple’s communication has been somewhat unclear about when Apple Pencil support will arrive. It explicitly mentioned Pencil support as a feature coming later this year, which creates the impression that it will not be available at launch and will instead arrive in a subsequent software update.

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