sigh I'm begining to sound like a broken record. There is NO SUCH THING as a best app. For newbies or otherwise. It all depends on your skill, desire, and financial backing. My suggestion to you is to try the various demos of the modeling apps you're interested in and make your decision based on that. Modeling apps are like shoes, you keep trying them on until you find one that fits in the size and price range you want.Anyone who tells you different really doesn't understand what they're saying.