Comparison

3D Model Viewer vs NavLink

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head

3D Model Viewer

Simulate 3D Printing and AR

Free

📊 Productivity

★ 4.4361 ratingsView app →

About

3D Model Viewer

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

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Have you ever wanted to view and interact with 3D Models? 3D Model Viewer allows you to view compatible 3D Models using your mobile device. You can even simulate 3D Printing and view your model in AR mode! -- View 3D Models Import and view your 3D models in real time, rotating, zooming and painting! -- Simulate 3D Printing Watch a simulation of your model being 3D printed from bottom to top and identify any potential problems with the model without wasting any printing material! -- AR Mode View your 3D models inserted into the real world, being able to adjust scale and rotation! -- Compatible with many formats 3D Model Viewer supports the following formats: .stl, .obj*, .abc, .ply, .usdz, .usd, .usda, .dae *.obj files can be imported with textures in the format of a .zip file 3D Model Viewer is now available for all iOS devices!

About

NavLink

Features

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Machen Sie Ihr Schiff smarter – mit der offiziellen App für NavLink2! Ob Geschwindigkeit, Flottwasser oder die aktuelle Position: Mit dieser Anwendung haben Sie alle wichtigen Informationen jederzeit im Blick – direkt und komfortabel auf Ihrem Smartphone oder Tablet. Die intuitive Oberfläche sorgt dafür, dass Sie Ihre Schiffsdaten schnell und zuverlässig abrufen können, egal ob unterwegs auf dem Wasser oder im Hafen. Darüber hinaus bietet die App die Möglichkeit, Ihre aufgezeichneten Daten optional in die Cloud hochzuladen. So können Sie Ihre Fahrten archivieren, später auswerten oder für weiterführende Analysen nutzen. Sollten Sie an dieser Funktion interessiert sein, kontaktieren Sie mich einfach – ich unterstütze Sie gerne persönlich bei der Einrichtung. Erleben Sie mehr Kontrolle, Komfort und Übersicht mit Ihrer NavLink2-App!

Screenshots

3D Model Viewer3 screens

NavLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: NavLink at none against 3D Model Viewer's 1. 3D Model Viewer's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ads and iOS requirement 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. 3D Model Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. NavLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Model Viewer ships an update weekly, NavLink fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level

3D Model Viewer versus NavLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter	3D Model Viewer	NavLink
Price	Free	Free
Rating	4.4 (361 ratings) — better	—
Positive reviews	20.5% of reviews	—
Number of ratings	361 — better	—
Update frequency	Weekly — better	Fortnightly
Ads	No	No
In-app purchases	Yes	No — better
Monetization	Free with in-app purchases	—
Devices	iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro — better	iPhone, iPad
Requires iOS	15.6 — better	16.0
Further details — not scored
Size	17 MB	91 MB
Age rating	4+	4+
Developer	Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.	Karl Waldmannstetter

Bugs and requests

3D Model Viewer

Reported bugs

10 issues

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

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VR crashes
Model centering limits viewing
Paint function assigns random color
Incorrect AR sizing
Y axis is up in AR

Requested features

11 requests

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

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Add arrange by recent for downloaded STLs
Add ability to list most recent STL at top
Allow models to scale larger in AR mode
Add free rotation
Improve AR sizing accuracy
Use Z axis as up for AR and print sim

NavLink

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

3D Model Viewer

One-time1

Model Viewer Premium$1.99

None

NavLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Model Viewer free?

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

Is NavLink free?

NavLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

Do 3D Model Viewer or NavLink have ads?

Neither 3D Model Viewer nor NavLink shows ads.

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

3D Model Viewer ships an update weekly, and NavLink fortnightly. Most recently, 3D Model Viewer was updated on October 25, 2026 and NavLink on October 12, 2026.