Comparison

Meshman 3D Viewer vs Pointscape

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

Pointscape

View and analyze large LiDAR point cloud files directly on your mobile device. Measure distances, identify issues in 3D, and generate PDF reports on-site. Supports various file formats and cloud storage integration.

Highlights
  • Open multi-gigabyte LiDAR point clouds
  • Measure distance, area, height, and angle
  • Pin findings directly on 3D scans
  • Generate one-tap PDF reports
  • Import from cloud storage
  • Works offline
  • Team collaboration and project syncing
Features
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Open multi-gigabyte LiDAR point clouds on the iPhone or iPad already in your pocket. Measure on site, pin findings in 3D, and hand over a PDF report before you leave. Free to download, no account required. BUILT FOR THE FIELD Pointscape is the point cloud viewer for AEC: surveyors, scanning service firms, BIM and VDC teams, engineers, and contractors who do not sit at a workstation. Open the registered scan on site, check it against what you see, and record the finding where it sits. OPENS ANYTHING • E57, LAS, LAZ, COPC, and PLY, plus XYZ, PCD, BPF, CSV, and TXT • Multi-gigabyte files open without waiting for a full download • Import from Files, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, or Box • Works offline on site. Also runs on Apple silicon Macs. MEASURE AND INSPECT • Distance, area, height, and angle, with snap to point • Pin notes and issues directly on the scan in 3D • Filter by classification to isolate ground, vegetation, or buildings • Eye-Dome Lighting for crisp edges on dense scans • Color by RGB, height, intensity, or classification. Adjustable point size and shape. REPORT BEFORE YOU LEAVE • One-tap PDF report with the project address, annotated snapshots, and measurements • Works on scans that live only in the cloud, nothing to download first PROJECTS AND TEAMS • Keep every scan, report, and note for a site together in one project • Upload a project to the cloud and stream it to any device; recent files stay offline • Share projects with teammates in a workspace, synced across iPhone and iPad PLANS • Free: open and view point clouds, up to 3 projects • Pro: measurements, PDF reports, all coloring modes, classification filters, unlimited projects. 7-day free trial. • Cloud: everything in Pro plus cloud storage, streaming, offline downloads, and team workspaces Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID account. Manage subscriptions in iOS Settings. Terms of Service: https://pointscape.ai/terms Privacy Policy: https://pointscape.ai/policy

Screenshots

Meshman 3D Viewer4 screens
Pointscape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pointscape at Free against Meshman 3D Viewer's $6.99. Pointscape also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 41 months). Meshman 3D Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (40 vs 1). On ads, device support 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

Pointscape is free to download; Meshman 3D Viewer costs $6.99 up front. Pointscape sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per month. Meshman 3D Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pointscape holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meshman 3D Viewer has 40 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Meshman 3D Viewer ships an update every 41 months, Pointscape every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 20, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Meshman 3D Viewer versus Pointscape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshman 3D ViewerPointscape
Price$6.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (40 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews7.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 41 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB64 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor BovioAlexey Ledovskiy

Customer experience

Meshman 3D Viewer

All ratings40 ratings
Positive55.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive7.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative92.3%

Pointscape

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Meshman 3D Viewer

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Pointscape

Subscriptions10
  • Pointscape Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$19.991 Month
  • 10 Workspace Seats (Monthly)$49.991 Month
  • Pointscape Cloud (Monthly)$49.991 Month
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  • 25 Workspace Seats (Monthly)$99.991 Month
  • 5 Workspace Seats (Annual)$239.991 Year
  • Pointscape Cloud (Annual)$399.991 Year
  • 10 Workspace Seats (Annual)$399.991 Year
  • Pointscape Cloud 200GB Annual$559.991 Year
  • Pointscape Cloud 500GB Annual$799.991 Year
  • 25 Workspace Seats (Annual)$799.991 Year

Questions

Is Meshman 3D Viewer free?
Meshman 3D Viewer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pointscape free?
Pointscape is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Meshman 3D Viewer or Pointscape?
Pointscape is rated higher. Meshman 3D Viewer averages 3.3 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while Pointscape averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Meshman 3D Viewer or Pointscape have ads?
Neither Meshman 3D Viewer nor Pointscape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Meshman 3D Viewer or Pointscape?
Meshman 3D Viewer ships an update every 41 months, and Pointscape every 2 days. Most recently, Meshman 3D Viewer was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pointscape on October 20, 2026.

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