Vulkan Capabilities Viewer vs GLview Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vulkan Capabilities Viewer
This tool reports detailed 3D hardware capabilities for developers using Vulkan on iOS devices. It helps ensure compatibility for games and 3D applications across various iOS generations by uploading device reports to a central database.
- Enumerate hardware capabilities
- Report Vulkan features
- Upload device reports
- Check app compatibility
- Open source
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For developers using Vulkan layered over the Metal graphics API, this tool enumerates all the hardware capabilities and limitations of the device it is run on. A report of the current device is uploaded to a central Vulkan Capabilities database at gpuinfo.org where other developers can use this information to ensure their games and 3D apps are ready for as wide a variety of iOS device generations as possible. This software is free and OpenSouce licensed and can be obtained here: https://github.com/SaschaWillems/VulkanCapsViewer
GLview Pro
Explore detailed graphics hardware information, including OpenGL and Metal capabilities. This universal app provides comprehensive device insights and a renderer database, with an option to upgrade for ad-free experience and database contribution.
- Comprehensive device insights
- Detailed OpenGL capabilities
- Metal version and capabilities
- Extensive renderer database
- Interface testing for OpenGL
- Ad-free and tracking-free experience (Pro)
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Explore the graphics capabilities of your iPhone, iPad, and Mac with GLview Pro, the latest evolution of OpenGL Extensions Viewer, developed since 2005. Built with SwiftUI as a universal app, GLview Pro provides detailed information about your device, graphics APIs, and display capabilities in a clear, responsive interface. KEY FEATURES Device and Display Information View device and operating-system details, memory usage, display modes, refresh rates, and HDR properties such as minimum, maximum, and full-frame luminance when reported by the display. OpenGL Capabilities Inspect supported OpenGL contexts, extensions, limits, pixel formats, and implementation details. Metal Capabilities Explore Metal device information, supported features, and graphics capabilities. Renderer Database Browse an extensive cross-platform graphics database and learn more about renderers and extensions. Rendering Tests Run interactive rendering tests to examine graphics performance and implementation behavior. PRO FEATURES Ad-Free and Tracking-Free Enjoy a streamlined and private experience without advertising or tracking. Database Submission Contribute your device information to the GLview graphics database, built from decades of graphics research across multiple operating systems. Whether you are a developer, graphics enthusiast, or simply curious about your hardware, GLview Pro gives you a detailed view of your device's graphics capabilities.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Vulkan Capabilities Viewer at none against GLview Pro's 1. Vulkan Capabilities Viewer also leads on ratings volume (5 vs 1). GLview Pro's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. GLview Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Vulkan Capabilities Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Vulkan Capabilities Viewer against 5.0 for GLview Pro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Vulkan Capabilities Viewer has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vulkan Capabilities Viewer | GLview Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 76 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LunarG, Inc. | Stephane Denis |
Customer experience
Vulkan Capabilities Viewer
GLview Pro
In-app purchases
Vulkan Capabilities Viewer
No in-app purchases
GLview Pro
- Pro version$1.99
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