# 3D Model Viewer - AR View — View model in AR and 3D mode

> Advanced 3D model viewer with AR, cloud support, and extensive format compatibility. (iPhone/iPad app by 健 钟.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-model-viewer-ar-view/id1105242878 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [健 钟](https://appshunter.io/developer/1051588602)
- Category: Productivity, Business
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.20/5 from 328 App Store ratings · 102 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian and 5 more
- Released: 2016-06-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-25
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-model-viewer-ar-view/id1105242878/reviews.md

## What is 3D Model Viewer?

An advanced 3D model viewer for viewing all kinds of 3D models. Featuring AR viewing, custom rotation pivot and exploded assembly view. Preview mesh models including OBJ, STL, STP, DAE, PLY and Blend, supporting rendering, animation playback, 3D printing and model data inspection.


Features
1. Support AR and 3D viewing modes.
2. Customizable background and environment lighting.
3. Animation preview for GLB, GLTF, FBX and more formats.
4. Real-time shadow casting.
5. Local & cloud document management (iCloud, DropBox, etc.).
6. Set custom rotation pivot point for model viewing.
7. Exploded view function to separate assembly parts.
8. Wide format support: STP, STEP, BERP, IGES, 3DS, OBJ, GLB, GLTF, STL, SLC, 3MF, PLY, OFF, DAE, Blend, FBX, USDZ, MD2, MD3, MD5, MDL, MS3D, DXF, X
    Read packaged archives containing models, MTL files and textures: ZIP, RAR.
9. Multiple import ways: iTunes File Sharing, AirDrop, iCloud, email attachments, web download.
10. File sharing via AirDrop or Email.
11. Capture, share and save screenshots.
12. Auto rotation and full-screen viewing mode.
13. Display model metrics: dimensions, volume, surface area, vertex count and triangle count.
14. Folder management in the file browser.

If you have any suggestions or questions, please email belighten@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

## Key features

- AR and 3D viewing modes
- Supports numerous 3D file formats
- Local and cloud document integration
- Customizable backgrounds and shadows
- Model information display (size, volume, etc.)
- Multiple import and sharing options

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Model & Screenshot Output | $1.99 | one-time |
| Background from Album | $1.99 | one-time |
| All Features | $5.99 | one-time |
| Large File Model | $1.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of 3D Model Viewer?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Great for viewing 3D models
- 🚀 Fast model loading
- 🔒 Supports many file formats

**Cons**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
- 💸 Intrusive ads and paywalls
- 🤯 Difficult to use interface
- 🚫 Cannot open large files without paying

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to delete models
- Cannot open .3mf and .glb files
- Texture and shading issues with some models

**Most requested features**

- Add support for more 3D file formats
- Improve model rendering quality
- Implement better file management options
- Provide more customization and control over model view

## Recent user reviews (10 of 102)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-model-viewer-ar-view/id1105242878/reviews.md

### 2/5 — This app needs a few improvements

*2026-07-11*

Works pretty good for the most part, but it’s easily prone to crashes. I have tried a number of different models on this app and even with the ones that work immediately sometimes it will crash from loading a known working model and then sometimes it will fail to load the textures and will just render a silhouette

**Developer response:** Thanks for the information，We will continue to improve it.

### 1/5 — Bad

*2026-04-08, version 2.03*

Horrible UI and stuffed with ads. Couldn’t load my OBJ or GLB.

### 2/5 — Good luck

*2025-06-23, version 2.02*

Barely loads anything without an error, bloated with adverts.

### 1/5 — App won’t open 3mf files

*2024-12-23, version 2.02*

The app won’t open 3mf files.  It is useless.

### 1/5 — Open large .stl very slowly and frequently crush, as well as refusing to refund

*2024-07-13, version 2.02*

Open large .stl very slowly and frequently crush, as well as refusing to refund

### 1/5 — Is Supe malware?

*2024-07-05, version 2.02*

What is Supe that downloaded with a link from this app?  I can’t find it and am concerned it is malware. How can it be removed?

### 1/5 — Paid for large model & model does not load

*2024-05-23, version 2.02*

Paid for large model & model does not load

### 1/5 — Trash

*2024-05-15, version 2.02*

Full of scammy ads and can’t open any files even though I was later able to open them on my PC. Avoid

### 5/5 — Best model viewer I’ve seen

*2024-03-06*

It supports many formats, even Half-life 1 MDL files and they’re even implementing HL2 MDL which I can’t wait for (dev’s if you could please tell me when), as a freelance model developer I would strongly recommend this for showing off your creations

### 1/5 — Will not let me view my stl files

*2023-12-12, version 1.99*

Tried opening stl files on Dropbox and files on my IPad, I just get a error massage that shows it’s proprietorial.
Deleted app.

## Frequently asked questions about 3D Model Viewer

### What does the 3D Model Viewer app do?

This app allows you to view a wide variety of 3D model formats in both augmented reality (AR) and standard 3D modes. It provides an intuitive interface for interacting with models, supports custom backgrounds, and can cast shadows for a more realistic display.

### What 3D file formats are supported?

The app supports a comprehensive list of 3D file formats including 3DS, OBJ, DAE, Blend, PLY, OFF, FBX, STL, MD2, MD3, MD5, MDL, MS3D, 3MF, DXF, GLTF, and X. It can also read packaged formats like ZIP and RAR that contain MTL and texture files.

### How can I import 3D models into the app?

Models can be imported through various convenient methods, including iTunes File Sharing, AirDrop, iCloud, email attachments, and direct website downloads. It also supports folders in the file list for better organization.

### Is this app free to use?

The application is free to download and use, but it does include in-app purchases and advertisements. These may offer additional features or an ad-free experience.

### What kind of information can I see about my 3D models?

The app can display detailed information about your loaded 3D models, such as their size, volume, surface area, and the number of vertices and triangles. This is useful for analysis and inspection purposes.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.17 — 2026-08-25

1. Support IGES, BERP format.
2. Improve APP statbility.

### 2.16 — 2026-08-04

1. Support Structure Tree.
2. Optimize Help Tip UI.

### 2.15 — 2026-07-30

1. Add rotation pivot.
2. Add explode view.
3. Fix share function.
4. Support more language on UI.

### 2.14 — 2026-07-27

1. Fixed the interface language mismatch issue.
2. Fixed rendering performance issue.

### 2.13 — 2026-07-16

1. Support USDZ format.
2. Add animation preview for GLB, GLTF, FBX etc.
3. Improve rendering performance.
4. Improve APP stability.

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