STL Simple Viewer vs BST Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STL Simple Viewer
Easily view and interact with 3D STL CAD models. Supports various file types and offers advanced rendering options for detailed analysis. Get model information and explore interiors with clipping planes.
- View ASCII and Binary STL files
- Load STL from ZIP
- Rotate, pan, and zoom
- Orthogonal and Perspective modes
- Model info (triangle count, bounding box)
- Rendering options (faces, edges, transparency)
- Clipping plane for interiors
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STL Simple Viewer is a great app to quickly view 3D STL & 3MF files and export them to the most commonly used CAD formats. Features: - Supports STL files both ASCII and Binary formats. - Supports 3MF files. - Load STL and 3MF files directly from ZIP archives. - Export to DXF, OBJ, DAE, PLY and USD. - Rotate, pan, and zoom models with intuitive touch controls. - Measure distances between points within your model. - Configure rendering options: faces, edges, points, background and transparency. - Render using a clipping plane (useful for viewing model interiors). - View models in Orthographic or Perspective mode. - Obtain model information including triangle count, bounding box, surface area, and volume. Privacy Policy: https://www.boviosoft.com/apps/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For support or questions: support@boviosoft.com
BST Scanner
Utilize your device's camera or laser to scan barcodes found on the BST Apps website. This tool streamlines the process of accessing product information directly from the site.
- Scan barcodes using camera
- Scan barcodes using laser
- Access product information
- Integrates with BST Apps website
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This app allows you to use a laser or camera to scan barcodes printed on the BST Apps website
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BST Scanner at 100% against STL Simple Viewer's 17%. BST Scanner also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. STL Simple Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. BST Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
STL Simple Viewer ships an update every 20 months, BST Scanner every 24 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STL Simple Viewer | BST Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (866 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.2% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 866 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months — better | Every 24 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 23 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 17+ |
| Developer | Victor Bovio | Brad Taylor |
Customer experience
STL Simple Viewer
BST Scanner
Bugs and requests
STL Simple Viewer
Reported bugs
3 issues- App crashes when opening larger STL files
- Inability to open some file formats
- Ads continue to appear even after paying for ad removal
Requested features
3 requests- Add ability to save color/lighting settings
- Improve stability and reduce crashes
- Provide an ad-free paid version
BST Scanner
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
STL Simple Viewer
- Pro version (1 week plan)$0.997 Days
- Pro version (1 month plan)3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Export to OBJ, DAE, DXF, PLY$3.99
BST Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is STL Simple Viewer free?
Is BST Scanner free?
Do STL Simple Viewer or BST Scanner have ads?
Which is updated more often, STL Simple Viewer or BST Scanner?
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