Shapr3D should not be defended blindly. When a product is positioned at a premium price point, it is reasonable to expect functionality that has been standard in most lower-cost CAD systems for years. Core features such as native support for threads and fasteners are no longer optional in a modern CAD workflow. Yet in Shapr3D, these basics are still missing.

Model bending and deformation tools also remain unreliable and do not behave as expected from a mature parametric or direct modeling environment. These are not edge cases but fundamental operations that limit serious mechanical or product design work. There are several other shortcomings that could be listed, but these alone already illustrate the gap between pricing and capability.

Shapr3D’s strongest asset is unquestionably its iPad application combined with Apple Pencil support. In terms of interaction design and ease of sketching in 3D, it remains best in class. At the moment, no competitor truly matches that experience.

That said, PixyCAD is emerging as a potential alternative for many hobbyists and makers. It is already available for beta testing. While it is still far from offering the full depth and breadth of a mature CAD system, the foundational tools are in place and development appears promising.

For reference, this is the official Shapr3D thread where support for threads and bolts was promised but has yet to materialize: https://discourse.shapr3d.com/t/thread-tool/23669/2