# impcat vs 3D Model Viewer

The clearest difference is price: 3D Model Viewer at Free against impcat's $2.99. 3D Model Viewer also leads on rating (4.4 vs 2.6) and update cadence (weekly vs every 18 months). impcat's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#66 vs unranked). On ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

3D Model Viewer is free to download; impcat costs $2.99 up front. 3D Model Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. impcat asks for nothing beyond the download.

3D Model Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Model Viewer has 364 ratings behind it against 51, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 32% of impcat's written reviews are positive against 20% of 3D Model Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

impcat ships an update every 18 months, 3D Model Viewer weekly. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | impcat | 3D Model Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.6 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impcat/id1496845136/reviews) | **[4.4 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-model-viewer-ar-and-print/id1631145223/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **364** |
| Positive reviews | **32.1% of reviews** | 20.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#66** | — |
| Size | 20 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Design Bench - Immersive Agency](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496845135) | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) |

## What reviewers say

### impcat

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/impcat/id1496845136)

**Currently charting:** #66 Top Paid · Productivity (US App Store)

This app simulates photorealistic painting results for gaming and tabletop miniatures. It allows users to customize miniature sections with colors they own or plan to buy, using manufacturer-promoted palettes. The simulation includes base coloring, layering, shading, and highlighting.

**Highlights:** Photorealistic painting simulation, Customizable miniature sections, Manufacturer-promoted color palettes, Automated color complement recommendations, Shopping list generator, Custom color creation and mixing, Color scheme inspiration randomizer

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great for planning paint schemes
- 💡 Useful for visualizing colors
- ✨ Realistic rendering
- 🚀 Helpful community support (subreddit)
- ✅ Good for beginners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Very limited built-in models
- 💸 High cost for limited content
- 🧩 Complicated import process
- 🤷‍♂️ Lack of clear instructions
- ⏳ App feels abandoned/no updates

**Reported bugs**

- In-app store not working
- App restarts when using mixed colors
- Update broke Apple Pencil functionality on iPad
- File browser is annoying
- Importing models on iOS not functional

**Requested features**

- Add more Warhammer 40K .SVG models
- Include Citadel paint color references
- Permanent toggle-off for auto mode
- Landscape mode
- Easier way to import minis


### 3D Model Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-model-viewer-ar-and-print/id1631145223)

Explore and interact with 3D models on your mobile device. Simulate the 3D printing process to identify potential issues before committing to a print. Visualize your models in augmented reality, adjusting scale and rotation within your real-world environment.

**Highlights:** View 3D models in real-time, Rotate, zoom, and paint models, Simulate 3D printing process, View models in AR mode, Adjust scale and rotation in AR, Supports multiple 3D file formats

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Model Viewer Premium | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 👍 Nice app design
- 👍 Simple and well-designed
- 👍 Quick viewing of models
- 👍 Low app size

**What reviewers complain about**

- 👎 Only one free model import
- 👎 Paywall for more models
- 👎 Models shown at incorrect scale
- 👎 App crashes frequently
- 👎 Limited free version

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after upload
- App crashes when importing PLY files
- App crashes after payment
- App crashes when importing large files
- App crashes on iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- Allow changing background color
- Allow changing lighting positions
- Add axis lock object rotation
- Add way to rotate side to side (turntable)
- Option to slow down rotation/movements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is impcat free?

impcat costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 3D Model Viewer free?

3D Model Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, impcat or 3D Model Viewer?

3D Model Viewer is rated higher. impcat averages 2.6 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while 3D Model Viewer averages 4.4 from 364 ratings.

### Do impcat or 3D Model Viewer have ads?

Neither impcat nor 3D Model Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, impcat or 3D Model Viewer?

impcat ships an update every 18 months, and 3D Model Viewer weekly. Most recently, impcat was updated on November 7, 2026 and 3D Model Viewer on November 7, 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.*