# 3ds Max Design, Apple iOS vs Ubuntu Comparison

| | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 282 | 1,573 | 2,395 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (63.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (50.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (47.3% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $460 per quarter | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### 3ds Max Design

Pros:
- 3D Modeling (3 reviews)
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Difficult Learning (3 reviews)
- High Hardware Requirements (3 reviews)

### Apple iOS

Pros:
- User-Friendly (52 reviews)
- Ease of Use (39 reviews)

Cons:
- Apple Limitations (37 reviews)
- Limited Customization (32 reviews)

### Ubuntu

Pros:
- Ease of Use (337 reviews)
- Linux/Ubuntu OS (299 reviews)

Cons:
- Compatibility Issues (141 reviews)
- Driver Issues (104 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (263 reviews) | 9.2 (1160 reviews) | 9.0 (1884 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 6.7 (263 reviews) | 9.4 (1176 reviews) | 8.7 (1901 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.0 (39 reviews) | 9.2 (408 reviews) | 9.0 (915 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.0 (28 reviews) | 8.7 (177 reviews) | 8.7 (650 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (230 reviews) | 9.0 (1105 reviews) | 8.3 (1728 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.3 (30 reviews) | 9.0 (171 reviews) | 8.7 (569 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.5 (258 reviews) | 8.9 (1063 reviews) | 9.1 (1782 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### 3ds Max Design

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Quarterly

Price: $460 per quarter


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/3ds-max-design/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Apple iOS

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Ubuntu

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### 3D Modeling

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | 8.0/10 | 78 |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | N/A | N/A |

#### Design

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sculpting** | 8.2 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Topology** | 7.9 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Drawing** | 7.8 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Brush Variety ** | 6.9 (59 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Effects** | 8.3 (68 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Move

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Animate** | 8.2 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Render** | 8.7 (73 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Views** | 9.0 (71 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Store & Manage

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Pipeline ** | 8.0 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Controls** | 8.3 (63 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Template library ** | 7.7 (64 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | 6.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.6/10 | 47 |

#### Functionality

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Cost Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (39 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Resource Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (36 reviews) | 
| **Cloud Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (39 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Cloud Management Platforms

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (24 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (25 reviews) | 

### Server Virtualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 95 |

#### Performance

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (76 reviews) | 
| **Portability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (72 reviews) | 
| **Data Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (71 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **OS Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (72 reviews) | 
| **Resource Saving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (74 reviews) | 
| **Performance Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (70 reviews) | 
| **Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (72 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Server Virtualization

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (43 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (43 reviews) | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (44 reviews) | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (43 reviews) | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (42 reviews) | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 

### Container Engine

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 9.0/10 | 60 |

#### Application Support

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (48 reviews) | 
| **Interface support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (40 reviews) | 
| **Processor support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (36 reviews) | 
| **Application Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (46 reviews) | 

#### System Capability

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Self Healing High Availability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (33 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Security Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 
| **Security updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (41 reviews) | 

### 3D Rendering

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-Video** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Animation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | N/A | N/A |

#### Generative AI

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Image-to-Text** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text-to-3D** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Animation

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Operating System

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | 9.2/10 | 194 |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.8/10 | 284 |

#### Memory Management - Operating System

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **RAM management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (122 reviews) | 9.1 (202 reviews) | 

#### Device Management - Operating System

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **I/O management** | Not enough data | 9.3 (128 reviews) | 8.7 (221 reviews) | 

#### Backup and Recovery - Operating System

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data backup** | Not enough data | 9.3 (149 reviews) | 8.6 (175 reviews) | 

#### Error Detection - Operating System

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System operations monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.1 (118 reviews) | 8.8 (190 reviews) | 

### IoT Operating Systems

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.9/10 | 41 |

#### Security

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Access Controls** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (34 reviews) | 
| **Network Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.3 (35 reviews) | 
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (32 reviews) | 
| **Cryptography** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (31 reviews) | 

### Security Compliance

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **3ds Max Design** | N/A | N/A |
| **Apple iOS** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ubuntu** | 8.3/10 | 50 |

#### Generative AI - Security Compliance

| Feature | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Risk** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (36 reviews) | 
| **Automated Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (34 reviews) | 

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## Categories

**Unique to 3ds Max Design (5):** [Animation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/animation), [3D Modeling Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-modeling), [3D Rendering Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/3d-rendering), [VR Visualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-visualization), [Virtual Reality (VR) Game Engines](https://www.g2.com/categories/vr-game-engine)

**Unique to Apple iOS (1):** [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system)

**Unique to Ubuntu (6):** [Security Compliance Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/security-compliance), [Cloud Management Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-management-platforms), [IoT Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/iot-operating-systems), [Operating Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/operating-system), [Server Virtualization Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/server-virtualization), [Container Engine Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/container-engine)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | 3ds Max Design | Apple iOS | Ubuntu | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 63.5% | 50.5% | 47.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 23.8% | 27.3% | 33.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 12.6% | 22.1% | 19.6% | 

### By Industry

#### 3ds Max Design

- **Architecture & Planning:** 26.6%
- **Design:** 16.2%
- **Animation:** 6.5%
- **Computer Games:** 5.0%
- **Graphic Design:** 4.3%
- **Civil Engineering:** 2.9%
- **Education Management:** 2.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 2.5%
- **Automotive:** 2.2%
- **Computer Software:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 29.1%

#### Apple iOS

- **Information Technology and Services:** 14.1%
- **Computer Software:** 11.1%
- **Higher Education:** 4.8%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.0%
- **Education Management:** 2.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.4%
- **Accounting:** 2.2%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Retail:** 2.0%
- **Other:** 51.3%

#### Ubuntu

- **Information Technology and Services:** 26.3%
- **Computer Software:** 25.0%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.3%
- **Higher Education:** 3.5%
- **Internet:** 2.9%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.1%
- **Program Development:** 1.8%
- **Education Management:** 1.8%
- **Research:** 1.5%
- **Other:** 27.3%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to 3ds Max Design

- [Unity](https://www.g2.com/products/unity/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (364 reviews)
- [Blender](https://www.g2.com/products/blender/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (317 reviews)
- [Cinema 4D](https://www.g2.com/products/cinema-4d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (136 reviews)
- [Modo](https://www.g2.com/products/modo/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (86 reviews)
- [LightWave 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/lightwave-3d/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (29 reviews)
- [KeyShot](https://www.g2.com/products/keyshot/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (181 reviews)
- [SketchUp](https://www.g2.com/products/sketchup/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1326 reviews)
- [Enscape 3D](https://www.g2.com/products/enscape-3d/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (415 reviews)
- [ZBrush](https://www.g2.com/products/zbrush/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (104 reviews)
- [Adobe Dimension](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-dimension/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (72 reviews)

### Alternatives to Apple iOS

- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1275 reviews)
- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (898 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (577 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4299 reviews)
- [Fedora](https://www.g2.com/products/fedora/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (214 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (728 reviews)
- [Linux Mint](https://www.g2.com/products/linux-mint/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)

### Alternatives to Ubuntu

- [Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/red-hat-enterprise-linux/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (975 reviews)
- [Windows 11](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-11/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (4299 reviews)
- [Android](https://www.g2.com/products/android/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1275 reviews)
- [Windows 7](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-7/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (898 reviews)
- [Windows 8](https://www.g2.com/products/windows-8/reviews) — 3.7/5 stars (577 reviews)
- [macOS Sierra](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-macos-sierra/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (484 reviews)
- [CentOS](https://www.g2.com/products/centos/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (426 reviews)
- [Oracle Linux](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-linux/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (349 reviews)
- [Chrome OS](https://www.g2.com/products/chrome-os/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (728 reviews)
- [Apple OS X El Capitan](https://www.g2.com/products/apple-os-x-el-capitan/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (262 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### 3ds Max Design

- Title: [Is 3ds max free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-3ds-max-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No one can try it in trail period but it's not free"
- Title: [What is 3ds Max Design used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-3ds-max-design-used-for) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "<p>3ds Max Design is mainly used for creating high-quality 3D models and realistic visualizations, especially in architecture and interior design. Designers..."
- Title: [What is the difference between 3ds Max and 3ds Max Design?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-3ds-max-and-3ds-max-design) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "3ds Max Design version has an additional module for lighting analysis (Exposure) useful for architects, and - unlike the Max version - it does not include..."
- Title: [I need a 3d max exterior design](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-need-a-3d-max-exterior-design) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "This tutorial succinctly summarizes the most effective way to convert an image to a 3d object in 3ds Max: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WtkvRFMVsds"
- Title: [When will you implement TyFLow definitively?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/quando-implementerete-tyflow-definitavmente) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "It is still in beta. Unless Autodesk is able to buy out Tyson Ibele and TyFlow then it will always be a plugin you have to purchase (unless he makes it open..."

### Apple iOS

- Title: [What is the present version of iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-present-version-of-ios) — 7 comments
  > **Top comment:** "ios 16.5"
- Title: [What is Apple iOS used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-apple-ios-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "On Server and as Laptops, Desktop as an operating system"
- Title: [What are the iOS 14 features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-ios-14-features) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "iOS 14 was perhaps of Apple's greatest Io updates to date, presenting Home screen configuration changes, major new elements, refreshes for existing..."
- Title: [What are the iOS 13 features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-ios-13-features) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Dark mode (Most awaited), Private way to sign into apps, browse and edit photos and list goes on"
- Title: [What do you mean by property in iOS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-do-you-mean-by-property-in-ios) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "i dont  mean by property in iOS"

### Ubuntu

- Title: [I'm having trouble installing applications on Ubuntu. What are the best practices for a beginner?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/i-m-having-trouble-installing-applications-on-ubuntu-what-are-the-best-practices-for-a-beginner) — 7 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Please let me know the error, I can help you in installing application on Ubuntu."
- Title: [Is Ubuntu really good OS comoared to other Linux distros?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-ubuntu-really-good-os-comoared-to-other-linux-distros) — 7 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Avinash,

The packaging system of Ubuntu is inherited from Debian and is very well structured and maintained, making it relatively seldom necessary to..."
- Title: [What is Ubuntu used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ubuntu-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "operating system"
- Title: [What is Ubuntu Desktop used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ubuntu-desktop-used-for) — 6 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Thanks you
"
- Title: [What is special about Ubuntu?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-special-about-ubuntu) — 5 comments, 5 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "is one of the stable linux."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/3ds-max-design-vs-apple-ios-vs-ubuntu)