Vuforia View vs 3D Model Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vuforia View
Access and share augmented reality experiences rich with 3D content and IoT data on mobile devices and digital eyewear. This tool brings products to life and empowers your workforce with immersive user interactions created in Vuforia Studio.
- Access AR experiences
- Share AR experiences
- Rich 3D content integration
- IoT data integration
- Mobile and digital eyewear support
- Model Target detection and tracking
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Vuforia View allows users to access and share Augmented Reality experiences, that are rich with 3D content and IoT data on mobile devices and digital eyewear across the enterprise. Vuforia View brings products to life and empowers your workforce with immersive user interactions that are created in Vuforia Studio, a rapid authoring environment for scalable AR experiences. Download Vuforia View today to experience the value that Vuforia Augmented Reality can bring to your business. Getting started is easy: 1) Open the Vuforia View Gallery 2) Select an experience 3) Enjoy Improved detection and tracking of Model Targets
3D Model Viewer
View and interact with various 3D model formats in both AR and 3D modes. This intuitive tool supports local and cloud documents, custom backgrounds, and shadow casting. Easily import models via multiple methods and share your creations.
- 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
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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!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vuforia View at none against 3D Model Viewer's 5. Vuforia View also leads on ads (none vs shown). 3D Model Viewer's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 31%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, rating and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 3D Model Viewer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Vuforia View asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for Vuforia View against 4.2 for 3D Model Viewer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Model Viewer has 328 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 31% of Vuforia View's written reviews are positive against 59% of 3D Model Viewer's.
Vuforia View ships an update every 2 months, 3D Model Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vuforia View | 3D Model Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (34 ratings) — better | 4.2 (328 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 31.3% of reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 34 | 328 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 15.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 187 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PTC Inc. | 健 钟 |
Customer experience
Vuforia View
3D Model Viewer
Bugs and requests
Vuforia View
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
3D Model Viewer
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when trying to delete models
- Cannot open .3mf and .glb files
- Texture and shading issues with some models
Requested features
4 requests- Add support for more 3D file formats
- Improve model rendering quality
- Implement better file management options
- Provide more customization and control over model view
In-app purchases
Vuforia View
No in-app purchases
3D Model Viewer
- Remove Ads$1.99
- Model & Screenshot Output$1.99
- Background from Album$1.99
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- Large File Model$1.99
- All Features$5.99
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