Comparison

Gaia vs STEP Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Gaia

Features
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Gaia-Scheduler app is for the operator to update the job status in alfaDOCK. The app shows the list of process to be done by the operator who has logged in. The operator has to choose the process and update the status. The app also supports bar code reading to find the process quickly. The operator can view the process details, drawing, setup sheet and other documents related to the process. The operator can also take photos and upload to alfaDOCK. Thus the app provides visibility about the factory status by collecting all information about the process.

About

STEP Viewer

View and interact with 3D CAD files directly on your mobile device. Measure dimensions, rotate, zoom, and save models in a common format without needing desktop software.

Highlights
  • Open STEP files from file manager
  • 3D model measurement tools
  • Six fixed views
  • Pinch to zoom, pan, and rotate
  • Save as GLB
  • Progress indicator for large files
  • Multilingual support
Features
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STEP Viewer opens STEP (.step, .stp) CAD files in 3D on your phone. No desktop CAD software needed. Everything is free. There are no in-app purchases. Credits only skip the ad; without credits you can still open every file after watching a short ad. Key features * Open .step and .stp files straight from your file manager - just tap the file * Measure your model: a bounding box with all three side lengths, in mm or m * Six fixed views (front, right, back, left, top, bottom), plus pinch to zoom, pan and rotate * Save the converted model as GLB whenever you need it * Large files show the estimated time and memory before conversion starts, and progress while it runs * If a file cannot be opened, the app tells you why instead of failing silently * Available in 12 languages, following your device settings Supported formats * Input: .stp, .step (STEP AP203, AP214) * Output: .glb (glTF Binary) How to use 1. Tap a .step file in your file manager, or open the app and tap the folder icon 2. Wait for the conversion - large files show progress and an estimate 3. Drag to rotate, pinch to zoom, tap the view button to switch sides License This app uses Open CASCADE Technology (LGPL-2.1). https://www.opencascade.com For questions or bug reports, please contact us by email.

Screenshots

Gaia4 screens
STEP Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: STEP Viewer at every 5 days against Gaia's every 3 months. STEP Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gaia ships an update every 3 months, STEP Viewer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Gaia versus STEP Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGaiaSTEP Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperalfaTKG Integrated Solutions India Private LtdSmart Cube Labs Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Gaia

No in-app purchases

None

STEP Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Gaia free?
Gaia is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STEP Viewer free?
STEP Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Gaia or STEP Viewer have ads?
Neither Gaia nor STEP Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Gaia or STEP Viewer?
Gaia ships an update every 3 months, and STEP Viewer every 5 days. Most recently, Gaia was updated on October 24, 2026 and STEP Viewer on October 28, 2026.

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