Create 3D Digital Designs vs 3D File Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Create 3D Digital Designs
Design and modify 3D models using geometric shapes or imported files. Export your creations for 3D printing or further editing. Offers tools for cutting and fusing objects.
- Create 3D objects from geometric shapes
- Import STL, OBJ, and 3DS models
- Export for 3D printing (STL, OBJ)
- Export for further editing (SCENE)
- Cut and fuse 3D objects
- Intuitive touch controls for navigation
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Create 3D Digital Designs used to edit or view objects 3D. App compatible with models in STL, OBJ and 3DS format. You can export your work ready to print in 3D (STL format, OBJ format) or to keep working on it later (SCENE format). HOW TO USE THE APP: Add geometric shapes (from the right panel) to the plataform to create your own object. Also you can import STL, OBJ and 3DS models to the plataform. Later, export the object as STL, OBJ file (for 3D printing) or as a SCENE file (to keep working on it later). HOW TO CUT OBJECTS: 1) Add object A to the plaform. 2) Add object B to the platform. 3) Select object B. 4) Select the material 'Hollow' (from the right panel). 5) Export the work as a STL, OBJ file (the object B will erase every object, partially or entirely, that is within it's space). Depending of how complex are the objects, the device may take a few minutes to perform the task. HOW TO FUSION OBJECTS: 1) Add object A to the plaform. 2) Add object B to the platform. 3) Select object B. 4) Select any material (except 'Hollow') from the right panel. 5) Export the work as a STL file or OBJ file. HOW TO MOVE AROUND THE PLATFORM: One finger to rotate, two fingers to zoom in and out and three fingers to move the camera.
3D File Viewer
Easily open and explore 3D model files on your iPhone or iPad. Supports over 20 popular formats, offering smooth viewing with intuitive touch controls. Ideal for designers, engineers, architects, and students working with 3D data.
- Supports over 20 3D file formats
- Fast and smooth 3D file viewing
- Zoom, rotate, and pan with touch controls
- Open files from Files app or other apps
- Lightweight and easy to use
- No account required
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3D File Viewer is the easiest way to open and view 3D model files on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're a designer, engineer, architect, or student, this app helps you explore 3D files anytime, anywhere. Supports over 20 popular 3D file formats: STL Viewer OBJ Viewer FBX Viewer GLTF Viewer PLY Viewer 3DS Viewer DAE Viewer STP STEP Viewer IGES Viewer IFC Viewer 3MF Viewer AMF Viewer BIM Viewer BREP Viewer FCSTD Viewer 3DM Viewer OFF Viewer WRL Viewer Key features: Fast and smooth 3D file viewing Zoom, rotate, and pan with touch controls Open files from Files, or any other app Lightweight and easy to use No account required Perfect for CAD users, 3D printing enthusiasts, and anyone working with 3D files. Download 3D File Viewer today and start viewing your models instantly. Removing ads requires a subscription, here is terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 3D File Viewer at 4.4 against Create 3D Digital Designs's 1.8. 3D File Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (33% vs 0%). Create 3D Digital Designs's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). 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
Both are free to download. 3D File Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Create 3D Digital Designs asks for nothing beyond the download.
3D File Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D File Viewer has 53 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Create 3D Digital Designs's written reviews are positive against 33% of 3D File Viewer's.
Create 3D Digital Designs ships an update every 4 months, 3D File Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Create 3D Digital Designs | 3D File Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (5 ratings) | 4.4 (53 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 33.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 53 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 178 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tuan Tran | Andeesh Mehdi Syed |
Customer experience
Create 3D Digital Designs
3D File Viewer
In-app purchases
Create 3D Digital Designs
No in-app purchases
3D File Viewer
- Remove Ads - Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Remove Ads - Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Remove Ads - Lifetime$29.99
- Remove Ads$29.99
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