Sparseal presents Wafer, a 3D texture painting application for iPad. For a one-time payment of 20 dollars, it focuses on non-photorealistic texturing, useful for video game or animation styles. It allows painting on the 3D model or in flat 2D views, and includes features like multichannel painting and a brush influence system. It installs for free, but requires the in-app purchase to export or save works.
Developed in Rust and Support for 16K Textures ⚙️
The application is developed with Rust, a language known for its performance and safety. This technical choice allows Wafer to run on older iPad devices without losing responsiveness. The tool supports painting and exporting textures up to 16K resolution. The multichannel influence brush system provides control over how color channels interact when painting.
The Eternal Demo: Paint, Create, But Don't Save (Unless You Pay) 🔓
Wafer adopts the classic try before you buy model taken to the extreme. You can download it, explore all its tools, and create a 16K masterpiece. The moment of truth comes when exporting: the app kindly reminds you that button costs 20 dollars. It's like a museum where you can use all the canvases and paints, but the exit has a turnstile. That said, at least the price is one-time and not a monthly subscription.