Blender – WISE Score & Parent Review | Screenwise

Blender

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app2020

62%

WISE Score

2.2

App Store

A keyboard shortcut cheat sheet for Blender 3D—useful if you're learning the software, pointless if you're not.

Blender

app

Everyone, 2020

62%

WISE Score

2.2

App Store

A keyboard shortcut cheat sheet for Blender 3D—useful if you're learning the software, pointless if you're not.

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Screenwise Verdict

This is a utility app with a very specific audience: people learning Blender 3D. If your kid is diving into 3D modeling, animation, or game asset creation, this shortcut reference could genuinely help them work faster and feel less overwhelmed by Blender's notorious complexity.

That said, it's just a glorified cheat sheet. The ads in the free version are annoying for an educational tool, though the option to buy ad-free is reasonable. The app itself won't teach your kid anything—it's only useful alongside actual Blender practice.

Bottom line: If Blender is already installed on your family computer and your kid is using it, this app might be worth grabbing. Otherwise, it's completely pointless.

Age Fit

Best for ages 12+ who are actively learning Blender 3D software. Younger kids might dabble in Blender (it's free and powerful), but the complexity means most won't stick with it until middle school or later. Adults learning 3D modeling will find this useful too.

WISE Breakdown

Wholesome

A straightforward educational reference app with no social features, no manipulative elements, and a clear utility purpose. It's a tool to help users learn keyboard shortcuts for 3D software—nothing toxic, chaotic, or emotionally unhealthy here. The tone is purely functional.

Imaginative

This is a reference app for memorizing keyboard shortcuts, not a creative tool itself. While it supports learning Blender (which is incredibly imaginative), the app itself doesn't invite exploration, building, or creative expression—it's just a lookup table with search functionality. It's like having a cheat sheet, useful but not inspiring.

Safe

The free version contains ads, which automatically lowers the safety score for any app. While there's an ad-free in-app purchase option and no predatory monetization or social features, the presence of ads in an educational tool is a notable concern. No data privacy red flags mentioned, and the content itself is completely benign.

Enriching

Solid skill-building potential for anyone learning Blender 3D software. Knowing keyboard shortcuts genuinely improves workflow efficiency and can accelerate the learning curve for 3D modeling, animation, and digital art. However, it's a passive reference tool—you're not actually learning through practice or engagement, just memorizing shortcuts. The enrichment happens when you apply this knowledge in actual Blender work.

Parent Info

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Why It Might Be Great

Helps kids (or adults) learning Blender 3D memorize 100+ keyboard shortcuts, which genuinely speeds up workflow
Organized by category with helpful descriptions, plus search functionality
Can try the free version indefinitely before deciding to pay for ad-free
Supports learning a professional-grade creative tool used in animation, game design, and digital art

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What to Watch For

The free version has ads, which is annoying in an educational reference tool
Zero value unless your kid is actually using Blender 3D software—this isn't a standalone learning experience
Blender itself has a steep learning curve; most kids under 10-12 will find it overwhelming

Conversation Starters

"What are you trying to create in Blender? A character? A scene? Something for a game?"
"Which shortcuts are you finding most useful? Are there any that feel really hard to remember?"
"Have you thought about what kind of 3D art or animation you want to get good at?"

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