Comparison

Lumis 3D vs 3D Model Viewer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Lumis 3D

Transport photorealistic 3D models with their full functionality and rendering quality to any location. Access and share all your Lumis 3D documents, including images, videos, and presentations, in real-time or offline.

Highlights
  • Real-time rendering
  • Offline mode with pre-rendered scenarios
  • Access to all Lumis 3D documents
  • Share current view via other apps
  • Intuitive 3D navigation
  • Supports camera and model animations
Features
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The ultimate mobility solution: together with Lumis 3D, use your iPad or iPhone to transport your photorealistic 3D models, all of their functions, and the rendering quality to make them stand out wherever you take them. Lumiscaphe’s photorealistic 3D models are trusted by leading industry designers and engineers from many sectors: automotive, aeronautics, transportation, lifestyle & luxury goods, industrial equipment, consumer goods, architecture & construction, design & studio work, and emerging industries. This app requires a preexisting Lumis 3D account. ESSENTIAL FEATURES - Real-time rendering - Pre-rendered scenarios (offline mode) - Online and offline modes - Send current view via other installed apps including Facebook, email… - Access to all Lumis 3D documents: images, videos, pdfs, presentations… - Lightweight app leaves more room for your models - UHD/Retina resolutions supported natively - Choose what you synchronize SUPPORTED 3D MODEL FUNCTIONS - Previews - 3D 360-degree views, cubic interior views, stationary views - Intuitive 3D navigation - Configuration settings - Apply configured materials, environments, lighting, geometric variants - Camera and Model animations - Published models

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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!

Screenshots

Lumis 3D4 screens
3D Model Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lumis 3D at 5.0 against 3D Model Viewer's 4.2. Lumis 3D also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 59%) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). 3D Model Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (328 vs 1). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D Model Viewer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Lumis 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lumis 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Model Viewer has 328 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Lumis 3D's written reviews are positive against 59% of 3D Model Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lumis 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, 3D Model Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Lumis 3D versus 3D Model Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLumis 3D3D Model Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.2 (328 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better59.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1328 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size190 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLumiscaphe健 钟

Customer experience

Lumis 3D

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

3D Model Viewer

All ratings328 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative36.9%

Bugs and requests

Lumis 3D

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

None

Lumis 3D

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

3D Model Viewer

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Model & Screenshot Output$1.99
  • Background from Album$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Large File Model$1.99
  • All Features$5.99

Questions

Is Lumis 3D free?
Lumis 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Model Viewer free?
3D Model Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Lumis 3D or 3D Model Viewer?
Lumis 3D is rated higher. Lumis 3D averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 3D Model Viewer averages 4.2 from 328 ratings.
Do Lumis 3D or 3D Model Viewer have ads?
3D Model Viewer shows ads; Lumis 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Lumis 3D or 3D Model Viewer?
Lumis 3D ships an update every 5 weeks, and 3D Model Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Lumis 3D was updated on October 19, 2026 and 3D Model Viewer on October 24, 2026.

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