3D Model Viewer vs OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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!
OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer
Easily view and export 3D OBJ files with this application. It supports OBJ, MTL, and texture files, and allows for intuitive manipulation like rotating, panning, and zooming. Gain insights into your models with detailed information and customize rendering options for a better viewing experience.
- Load OBJ, MTL, and texture files
- Load from ZIP files
- Rotate, pan, and zoom 3D models
- Orthogonal and perspective viewing modes
- View model info (mesh, material, texture count)
- Customizable rendering options (faces, edges, points)
- Clipping plane for interior viewing
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OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer is a great app to quickly view 3D OBJ files. Features: - Loads OBJ, MTL & textures. - Loads from a ZIP file. - Graphic operations for Rotating, panning, zooming. - View your model in Orthogonal or Perspective mode. - Obtain info on the model: mesh count, material count, texture count, bounding box. - Set up rendering options: faces, edges, points, transparency. - Render using a clipping plane (useful for viewing interiors). Please contact us for support or questions: support@boviosoft.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: 3D Model Viewer at 59% against OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer's 13%. 3D Model Viewer also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (328 vs 3). OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 and OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
3D Model Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Model Viewer has 328 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of 3D Model Viewer's written reviews are positive against 13% of OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer's.
| Parameter | 3D Model Viewer | OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (328 ratings) — better | 2.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 59.2% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 328 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 健 钟 | Victor Bovio |
Customer experience
3D Model Viewer
OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer
Bugs and 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
OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
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
OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Export to STL, DXF$1.99
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