Patchwork Explorer vs Meshman 3D Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Patchwork Explorer
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With Patchwork Explorer, use your device to explore your photorealistic 3D models, all of their functions, and the rendering quality. Lumiscaphe’s photorealistic 3D models are trusted by leading industry designers and engineers from many sectors: automotive, aeronautics, transportation, lifestyle & luxury goods, industrial equipment, consumer goods, architecture & construction, design & studio work, and emerging industries. - Photorealistic real-time rendering - Augmented reality - UHD/Retina resolutions supported natively This app requires a preexisting Lumiscaphe account.
Meshman 3D Viewer
Easily view and convert a wide range of 3D model file formats. Offers graphic manipulation tools, rendering options, and detailed model information. Supports loading from compressed archives.
- View and convert 3D model files
- Supports STL, OBJ, FBX, DAE, DXF, and more
- Load files from ZIP/RAR archives
- Graphic operations: rotate, pan, zoom
- Orthogonal and perspective viewing modes
- Model information: triangle count, area, volume
- Customizable rendering options
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Meshman 3D Viewer is a great app to view and convert 3D model files: STL, OBJ, DXF, 3MF, USD, DAE, 3DS, DWG, FBX, PLY, OFF. Features: - Open & Export files from formats: * STL (Stereolithography, supports ASCII & Binary) * OBJ (Wavefront format) * DXF (AutoCAD format, supports ASCII & Binary) * 3MF (3D Manufacturing format) * USD (Universal Scene Description) * DAE (COLLADA file format) * 3DS (3D Studio format) * PLY (Polygon file format, supports ASCII & Binary) * OFF (Object file format) - Open (only) files from: * DWG (AutoCAD format) * FBX (Autodesk Filmbox format) - Load from a ZIP or RAR file one of the files the app can open. - Measure distance between points within your model. - Graphic operations for Rotating, panning, zooming. - View your model in Orthogonal or Perspective mode. - Obtain info on the model: triangle count, bounding box, area, volume. - Set up rendering options: faces, edges, points, transparency. - Render using a clipping plane (useful for viewing interiors). Please contact us for support, questions, feature request or any other inquiry. support@boviosoft.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Patchwork Explorer at Free against Meshman 3D Viewer's $6.99. Patchwork Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 41 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). Meshman 3D Viewer's advantage is chart position (#140 vs unranked). On 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
Patchwork Explorer is free to download; Meshman 3D Viewer costs $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Patchwork Explorer ships an update every 6 months, Meshman 3D Viewer every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Patchwork Explorer | Meshman 3D Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $6.99 |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (40 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 7.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 40 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #140 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 331 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lumiscaphe | Victor Bovio |
In-app purchases
Patchwork Explorer
No in-app purchases
Meshman 3D Viewer
No in-app purchases
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