exocad webview vs 3D File Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
exocad webview
This free 3D viewer allows you to quickly load and inspect various 3D model file formats on any mobile device. It supports common open formats and offers intuitive controls for adjusting transparency, rotation, and shading. Specialized features are available for dental professionals using specific software.
- Load various 3D model formats (STL, OBJ, PLY, etc.)
- Intuitive touch controls
- Adjust mesh transparency and shading
- Supports iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive
- Full texture mapping and vertex color support
- Specialized features for DentalCAD users
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Load almost any type of 3D-model quickly and easily in our free 3D-viewer. exocad webview seamlessly loads meshes and functions intuitively on any mobile device. All common open file formats are supported – STL, OBJ, PLY and many more. The benefits of exocad webview at a glance: - Free to use without registration - Simple and intuitive design - Compatible with all open 3D data types: .stl, .obj, .ply, .wrl, .off, .eoff, .xyz, .xyzn, .xyznb, .xyzc, .asc - Easily adjust mesh transparency - Adjust rotation point view with Touch & Hold function - Open ZIP files containing compatible 3D models - Load files from iCloud, Dropbox, Google Drive and more - Full texture mapping and vertex color support - Orthographic and perspective projection - Switch between flat and smooth shading - Simultaneously load multiple files Features for exocad DentalCAD users: - Open and view exported HTML files from DentalCAD - Open zipped DentalCAD project folders - Recognizes annotations made in DentalCAD - Open and view exocad scenes via dentalshare link - Load facial scans - Load password-protected 3D data from DentalCAD Our Application is also available as a web app via any browser: https://webview.dental/ What do you think about exocad webview? Please send us your feedback to webview@exocad.com !
3D File Viewer
Quickly view and inspect 3D model files like STL, OBJ, and PLY. Rotate, scale, and switch display modes for detailed examination. Export clean images or mesh formats for sharing.
- Preview STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, and ZIP 3D models
- Rotate, move, and scale models with gestures
- Solid, edge, and transparent display modes
- Front, top, side, and isometric view presets
- Check model details (bounds, size, faces, volume)
- Export PNG previews, OBJ, DAE, DXF files
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PrintPeek is a fast, private viewer for STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, and ZIP 3D model files. Open a model from Files, Mail, Safari, AirDrop, or the share sheet, then inspect it with a clean 3D preview. PrintPeek is designed for short maker workflows: preview the model, check the basic details, export a clean image or mesh format, and move on. Main features: - Preview STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, and supported models inside ZIP files - Rotate, move, and scale models with simple gestures - Switch between solid, edge, and transparent display modes - Use front, top, side, and isometric view presets - Check bounds, file size, face count, surface area, and volume - Export PNG previews, OBJ, DAE, and DXF files - Save PNG previews to Photos - Works locally with no account, ads, or cloud upload PrintPeek is intentionally focused. It is not a CAD editor, slicer, mesh repair tool, or printer control app. It is built for quickly checking and sharing 3D model files on iPhone and iPad. The free version opens smaller files. PrintPeek Pro is a one-time unlock for larger files and export features. ----- Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 3D File Viewer at 5.0 against exocad webview's 3.8. 3D File Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 8 months). exocad webview's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). On price, ads 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 File Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. exocad webview asks for nothing beyond the download.
3D File Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: exocad webview has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
exocad webview ships an update every 8 months, 3D File Viewer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | exocad webview | 3D File Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.8 (16 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | exocad GmbH | Jean Papke |
Customer experience
exocad webview
3D File Viewer
In-app purchases
exocad webview
No in-app purchases
3D File Viewer
- PrintPeek Pro$3.99
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