Comparison

STL Simple Viewer vs SmartBMS Utility

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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STL Simple Viewer is a great app to quickly view STL, 3MF & DXF 3D files and export them to the most commonly used CAD formats. Features: - Supports STL files both ASCII and Binary formats. - Supports 3MF & DXF files. - Load files directly from ZIP archives. - Export to DXF, OBJ, DAE, PLY, USD, STL & 3MF. - Measure distances between points within your model. - Rotate, pan, and zoom models with intuitive touch controls. - 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

About

SmartBMS Utility

Optimize battery management and extend battery life with real-time monitoring and intelligent control. Receive important alerts and ensure data security with local storage. Compatible with JBD and Daly BMS.

Highlights
  • Real-time battery monitoring
  • Intelligent control for charging/discharging
  • Battery condition notifications
  • Local data storage for security
  • Easy integration with JBD/Daly BMS
Features
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Welcome to SmartBMS Utility, an advanced solution that helps you optimize energy management while extending the lifespan of your batteries. Our app lets you easily monitor and control your battery management system (BMS) right from your smartphone. With real-time monitoring, you can always keep an eye on your battery’s current state of charge, power consumption, and other important data. This allows you to make informed decisions about energy consumption and minimize potential energy waste. Our smart control system lets you customize settings to suit your individual needs. This enables you to optimally plan charging and discharging cycles and improve energy efficiency. The Smart BMS app keeps you informed about your battery’s status through notifications. Receive important alerts so you can respond to changes in a timely manner, ensuring the safety and longevity of your battery system. Your data is important to us. That’s why all information is stored only locally on your device to ensure security. You can rest assured that your data is protected. Our app is easy to integrate and compatible with the JBD, Daly, and JK BMS. Setup is straightforward, so you can start using SmartBMS Utility quickly and easily. Whether you’re an eco-conscious homeowner, a solar energy enthusiast, or looking to upgrade your camper, the Smart BMS app gives you the tools you need to unlock the full potential of your battery management system and promote sustainable energy use. Discover the possibilities of efficient and eco-friendly energy management with SmartBMS Utility. Download it now and start managing your energy more intelligently today! If you have any questions or need more information, we’re happy to help. Thank you for your interest in our app and your support!

Screenshots

STL Simple Viewer4 screens
SmartBMS Utility4 screens

Verdict

The call

STL Simple Viewer and SmartBMS Utility both sit at 4.3 stars, but that hides the real split: 70% of SmartBMS Utility's written reviews are positive against 18% of STL Simple Viewer's. SmartBMS Utility also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). STL Simple Viewer's advantage is price (Free vs $9.99) and ratings volume (909 vs 12). On rating 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

STL Simple Viewer is free to download; SmartBMS Utility costs $9.99 up front. STL Simple Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. SmartBMS Utility asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.3 for STL Simple Viewer against 4.3 for SmartBMS Utility. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STL Simple Viewer has 909 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 18% of STL Simple Viewer's written reviews are positive against 70% of SmartBMS Utility's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STL Simple Viewer ships an update every 5 months, SmartBMS Utility every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
STL Simple Viewer versus SmartBMS Utility: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTL Simple ViewerSmartBMS Utility
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating4.3 (909 ratings)4.3 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews18.1% of reviews70.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings909 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor BovioKuehner & Gehrke Development UG (haftungsbeschraenkt)

Customer experience

STL Simple Viewer

All ratings909 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive18.1%
Neutral11.4%
Negative70.5%

SmartBMS Utility

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews30 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative16.7%

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

SmartBMS Utility

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

STL Simple Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro version (1 week plan)$0.997 Days
  • Pro version (1 month plan)3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Export Pack$3.99
None

SmartBMS Utility

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STL Simple Viewer free?
STL Simple Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SmartBMS Utility free?
SmartBMS Utility costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STL Simple Viewer or SmartBMS Utility?
STL Simple Viewer and SmartBMS Utility are both rated 4.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 909 and 12 ratings respectively.
Do STL Simple Viewer or SmartBMS Utility have ads?
STL Simple Viewer shows ads; SmartBMS Utility does not.
Which is updated more often, STL Simple Viewer or SmartBMS Utility?
STL Simple Viewer ships an update every 5 months, and SmartBMS Utility every 2 months. Most recently, STL Simple Viewer was updated on October 14, 2026 and SmartBMS Utility on October 14, 2026.

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