STL Simple Viewer vs 3D
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 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
3D
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3D COST CALCULATOR - Software de Gestión de Costos para Impresión 3D La herramienta definitiva para profesionales y emprendedores que necesitan maximizar rentabilidad en producción de impresión 3D. MOTOR DE CÁLCULO AVANZADO Consideramos 4 variables fundamentales para precisión: - Peso del material (en gramos o kilogramos) - Tiempo de impresión (exacto, no estimado) - Consumo energético de la impresora (en vatios) - Tu margen de ganancia deseado Resultado: precio de venta óptimo basado en datos reales. GESTIÓN PROFESIONAL DE INVENTARIO MATERIALES: - Base de datos ilimitada de filamentos y resinas - Actualización dinámica de precios - Compatibilidad con múltiples proveedores - Historial de cambios de precio IMPRESORAS: - Especificaciones técnicas por equipo - Potencia de consumo calibrada - Historial de producción - Seguimiento de mantenimiento CONFIGURACIÓN: - Tarifa de energía local (costo por kWh) - Overhead operacional personalizado - Márgenes fijos o porcentuales - Múltiples monedas ANALÍTICA Y REPORTING - Base de datos histórica completa de cálculos - Filtrado avanzado y búsqueda - Exportación de datos - Análisis de tendencias - Comparativas de rentabilidad por material o impresora CASOS DE USO EMPRESARIAL - Talleres y servicios de impresión 3D - Fabricación bajo demanda (On-Demand Manufacturing) - Laboratorios de prototipado rápido - Educación técnica y formación - Investigación y desarrollo - Pequeñas y medianas empresas (PyMEs) INFRAESTRUCTURA Y SEGURIDAD - Aplicación nativa iOS optimizada - lmacenamiento local seguro en el dispositivo - Funciona 100% offline - Cero dependencia de servidores externos - GDPR compliant - tus datos son solo tuyos Descarga 3D Cost Calculator y transforma tus costos en oportunidades de ganancias.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D at none against STL Simple Viewer's 4. 3D also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
STL Simple Viewer ships an update every 5 months, 3D weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STL Simple Viewer | 3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (923 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 18.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 923 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victor Bovio | BOOK INTELLIGENT HELP SOCIEDAD LIMITADA |
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
3D
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 Pack$3.99
3D
No in-app purchases









