Comparison

Pole Detector vs 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Pole Detector

Easily identify the north and south poles of a magnet using your smartphone's Teslameter. This tool is ideal for scientific experiments or any production involving magnets.

Highlights
  • Identify north and south magnetic poles
  • Uses smartphone Teslameter
  • Assists with magnet experiments
  • Useful for magnet production
Features
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This app makes it easy to identify the north and south pole of a magnet. Simply point the smartphone toward the magnet and it shows the pole with the help of the Teslameter. This helps with experiments or productions where magnets are used.

About

3D CAD & Mesh Viewer

Features
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3D CAD & Mesh Viewer is a fast, professional viewer for CAD and mesh models on iPhone, iPad and Mac. Import a model and inspect it immediately in an interactive 3D workspace. Rotate, pan, zoom, select geometry and review model information through a clean interface designed for quick engineering checks, design reviews and workshop use. Standard file support View these formats without upgrading: STL OBJ PLY 3MF Standard viewer features Smooth orbit, pan, zoom, fit and reset controls Shaded, wireframe, edge and X-ray display modes Model dimensions and bounding-box information File, mesh, vertex and triangle statistics Object selection with hide, isolate and show-all controls Saved viewpoints Screenshot and source-file sharing Import from the Files app, iCloud Drive and supported cloud providers Offline model viewing CAD Pro CAD Pro is an optional non-consumable upgrade that adds professional CAD inspection tools, including: STEP and STP file import AP203, AP214 and AP242 support Assembly and component browsing Preservation of available component names and colours Component, body, face and edge selection Hide, isolate and inspect individual components Distance, angle, radius and diameter measurements Section and clipping planes Exploded assembly views Approximate surface area and closed-body volume Estimated mass using selectable material densities GLB and USDZ export USDZ preview and sharing AR placement on supported iPhone and iPad devices Model Assistant on supported Apple Intelligence devices Built for engineers, designers, fabricators, makers and anyone who needs to inspect 3D models quickly without a full desktop CAD package.

Screenshots

Pole Detector4 screens
3D CAD & Mesh Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pole Detector at Free against 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer's $0.99. Pole Detector also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Pole Detector is free to download; 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer costs $0.99 up front. 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Pole Detector asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pole Detector ships an update every 10 days, 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pole Detector versus 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPole Detector3D CAD & Mesh Viewer
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWebcraft AGJamie Ward

In-app purchases

None

Pole Detector

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

3D CAD & Mesh Viewer

One-time1
  • CAD Pro$1.99

Questions

Is Pole Detector free?
Pole Detector is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer free?
3D CAD & Mesh Viewer costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Pole Detector or 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer have ads?
Neither Pole Detector nor 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pole Detector or 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer?
Pole Detector ships an update every 10 days, and 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer monthly. Most recently, Pole Detector was updated on November 2, 2026 and 3D CAD & Mesh Viewer on October 31, 2026.

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