Comparison

STL Simple Viewer vs DSPIAE Hub

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

DSPIAE Hub

This app provides model-making tools and resources, including product information, tutorials, and customer support. It also features a color mixing assistant and connectivity for smart tools.

Highlights
  • Product tool descriptions
  • Usage tutorials
  • After-sales support
  • Dealer information
  • New product notifications
  • Color mixing assistant
  • Smart tool connectivity
Features
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一款模型制作工具的服务型APP,其中APP内不含任何服务费用及任何付费项目。本APP为用户提供相关产品工具简介说明,使用教程,售后问题解答,经销商购买地址信息以及新品通知等。内部还包含了辅助调色应用,用于用户对模型上色或绘画上色时做调色参照。此外也支持相关智能工具设备互联操控。

Screenshots

STL Simple Viewer4 screens
DSPIAE Hub4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STL Simple Viewer at 4.3 against DSPIAE Hub's 1.2. STL Simple Viewer also leads on ratings volume (917 vs 5) and review sentiment (18% vs 0%). DSPIAE Hub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. STL Simple Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. DSPIAE Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STL Simple Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STL Simple Viewer has 917 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of STL Simple Viewer's written reviews are positive against 0% of DSPIAE Hub's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STL Simple Viewer ships an update every 5 months, DSPIAE Hub monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
STL Simple Viewer versus DSPIAE Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTL Simple ViewerDSPIAE Hub
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (917 ratings) — better1.2 (5 ratings)
Positive reviews18.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings917 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB130 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor Bovio上海漫讯贸易有限公司

Customer experience

STL Simple Viewer

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

DSPIAE Hub

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

DSPIAE Hub

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

DSPIAE Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STL Simple Viewer free?
STL Simple Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DSPIAE Hub free?
DSPIAE Hub is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STL Simple Viewer or DSPIAE Hub?
STL Simple Viewer is rated higher. STL Simple Viewer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 917 ratings, while DSPIAE Hub averages 1.2 from 5 ratings.
Do STL Simple Viewer or DSPIAE Hub have ads?
STL Simple Viewer shows ads; DSPIAE Hub does not.
Which is updated more often, STL Simple Viewer or DSPIAE Hub?
STL Simple Viewer ships an update every 5 months, and DSPIAE Hub monthly. Most recently, STL Simple Viewer was updated on October 25, 2026 and DSPIAE Hub on October 12, 2026.

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