# Store Switch vs STEP File Viewer

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Store Switch at 93% against STEP File Viewer's 63%. Store Switch also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and rating (4.3 vs 4.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Store Switch sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and STEP File Viewer sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Store Switch holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Store Switch has 31 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of Store Switch's written reviews are positive against 63% of STEP File Viewer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Store Switch | STEP File Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/store-switch/id1484115435/reviews)** | [4.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-file-viewer/id6755721056/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **92.9% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 9 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Pearce Media Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/428120686) | [维 艾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771300149) |

## What reviewers say

### Store Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/store-switch/id1484115435)

This tool allows developers to check app ranks and features across different global regions. It offers quick region switching, app bookmarking, and customizable home screen widgets for easy access.

**Highlights:** Switch regions globally, Check app ranks, View app features, Bookmark own apps, Favorite regions, Home screen widgets

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| A generous tip | $0.99 | one-time |
| A hefty tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| A huge tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### STEP File Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-file-viewer/id6755721056)

View and interact with 3D CAD files like STEP and IGES. Inspect internal geometry, measure dimensions, and export models in various formats. Ideal for engineers, designers, and students needing to visualize complex designs without expensive software.

**Highlights:** 3D model viewing with pan, zoom, and rotate, Solid, shaded, and wireframe display modes, Measure dimensions and features, Section planes for internal geometry inspection, Export models to STL, OBJ, glTF, and more, Supports assembly data and PMI annotations

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Flex | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Light | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro Infinity | $19.99 | per year |
| Export as USDZ | $1.99 | one-time |
| Export as PNG | $2.99 | one-time |
| Export as OBJ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Export as STL | $3.99 | one-time |
| IGES/STEP Model Import | $3.99 | one-time |
| Projection view generation & export | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cross Section View | $4.99 | one-time |
| Exploded View | $4.99 | one-time |
| Export all formats | $15.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Store Switch free?

Store Switch is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is STEP File Viewer free?

STEP File Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Store Switch or STEP File Viewer?

Store Switch is rated higher. Store Switch averages 4.3 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while STEP File Viewer averages 4.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do Store Switch or STEP File Viewer have ads?

Neither Store Switch nor STEP File Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Store Switch or STEP File Viewer?

Store Switch ships an update every 2 weeks, and STEP File Viewer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Store Switch was updated on October 4, 2026 and STEP File Viewer on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*