Comparison

[3D] Preview vs Local LLM Server Pro

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

Head to head
About

[3D] Preview

View and interact with 3D models and animations on your iPhone and iPad. Supports various file formats and offers advanced debugging tools for troubleshooting scenes. Enjoy smooth performance with HDR and Metal 2 optimization.

Highlights
  • Display complex 3D objects and scenes
  • High frame rate viewing (up to 120 FPS)
  • Free-moving camera with touch controls
  • Scene graph visualization
  • Debug settings for troubleshooting
  • HDR and wide color display support
  • Metal Shading Language support
Features
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Display 3D objects, scenes, and animations on your iPhone and iPad. The document-based user interface for opening documents is beautiful and easy to use. You can access files that are stored locally, on iCloud Drive, and other cloud storage services. Key features: • Display simple or complex 3D objects and scenes on your iOS device • View your content with up to 120 FPS on devices with ProMotion display (otherwise in 60 FPS) • Choose your point of view by using the free moving camera with touch controls • Display the scene graph of your scene to see what objects are present (grouped by their categories and parent-child relationships) • Choose from various debug settings to help trouble shoot your scene (e.g., display wireframes, bones, cameras) • Color accurate presentation of your content with support of HDR on devices with wide color displays • Support for vertex and fragment shaders written in the Metal Shading Language • Extremely fast as the app is based on Metal 2 and uses heavily multi-threading for various tasks • Native iOS app, which is entirely written in Swift 5 Supported document types: • SceneKit (.scn) • Alembic (.abc) • Universal Scene Description (.usd, .usda, .usdc) • Universal Scene Description Mobile (.usdz) • Polygon (.ply) • Wavefront Object (.obj) • Standard Tessellation Language (.stl)

About

Local LLM Server Pro

Features
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Transform your iPhone, iPad, or Mac into a private, local LLM AI server — completely ad-free. This powerful utility allows you to run Large Language Models (LLMs) powered by Apple Intelligence directly on your device, providing an OpenAI-compatible API and Ollama compatible API for your development and testing needs. This is the premium, ad-free version of Local LLM Server. Enjoy a clean, distraction-free experience while running your local AI server. Run a local AI LLM server on your Apple Intelligence enabled device to give private, local edge AI abilities to your applications. Note: This app requires iOS 26.0/macOS 26.0 or above to run Apple Intelligence models. **Key Features:** * **Ad-Free Experience:** No ads, no tracking, no distractions. * **Local Server Hosting:** Run a fully functional LLM server right from your pocket. No internet connection is required. * **OpenAI-Compatible API:** Seamlessly integrate with existing tools and clients that support standard chat completion endpoints (OpenAI and Ollama API). * **Real-Time Monitoring:** Keep track of your server's information with a live status dashboard showing IP address, active port, and logs. * **Live Logs:** View real-time server logs to debug requests and monitor performance instantly. * **Developer Friendly:** Includes built-in curl command example to quickly test your server. Whether you are an AI researcher, a developer building private apps, or an enthusiast exploring local intelligence, this app provides the local LLM AI infrastructure you need using the devices you already have. This app is not affiliated with nor is endorsed by Apple. Use responsibly and in accordance with Apple's terms of service.

Screenshots

[3D] Preview4 screens
Local LLM Server Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is chart position: Local LLM Server Pro at #139 against [3D] Preview's unranked. Local LLM Server Pro also leads on price ($3.99 vs $4.99). [3D] Preview's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

[3D] Preview costs $4.99 and Local LLM Server Pro $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
[3D] Preview versus Local LLM Server Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter[3D] PreviewLocal LLM Server Pro
Price$4.99$3.99 — better
Rating3.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank—#139 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS27.026.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB21 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperdesignmaticKevin Tang

In-app purchases

None

[3D] Preview

No in-app purchases

None

Local LLM Server Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is [3D] Preview free?
[3D] Preview costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Local LLM Server Pro free?
Local LLM Server Pro costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do [3D] Preview or Local LLM Server Pro have ads?
Neither [3D] Preview nor Local LLM Server Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, [3D] Preview or Local LLM Server Pro?
[3D] Preview ships an update every 6 weeks, and Local LLM Server Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, [3D] Preview was updated on November 2, 2026 and Local LLM Server Pro on November 5, 2026.

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