# 3D Model Viewer vs BrushForge

3D Model Viewer and BrushForge both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 67% of BrushForge's written reviews are positive against 20% of 3D Model Viewer's. 3D Model Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, rating, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 3D Model Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and BrushForge sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for 3D Model Viewer against 4.4 for BrushForge. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Model Viewer has 362 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 20% of 3D Model Viewer's written reviews are positive against 67% of BrushForge's.

3D Model Viewer ships an update weekly, BrushForge monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 3D Model Viewer | BrushForge |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (362 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-model-viewer-ar-and-print/id1631145223/reviews) | **[4.4 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushforge-miniature-paints/id6749896227/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **362** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 20.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 43 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Eduardo Skaetta Alvarez Desenvolvimento de Software LTDA.](https://appshunter.io/developer/867175889) | [Bastiaan Mahieu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1819867426) |

## What reviewers say

### 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


### BrushForge

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brushforge-miniature-paints/id6749896227)

This app helps miniature painters organize their paint collections, convert colors between brands, and build custom color palettes. It offers AI-powered suggestions and works offline, allowing users to focus on their creative projects.

**Highlights:** Instant color conversion across dozens of brands, Scan paint rack to inventory collection, Track owned paints and create wishlists, Build custom painting recipes and palettes, Check model contrast with black & white view, AI-powered color suggestions, Offline functionality

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Tip – Small | $1.99 | one-time |
| Tip – Medium | $9.99 | one-time |
| Premium Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |
| Tip – Large | $17.99 | one-time |
| Tip – Large | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 3D Model Viewer free?

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

### Is BrushForge free?

BrushForge is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

BrushForge is rated higher. 3D Model Viewer averages 4.4 out of 5 from 362 ratings, while BrushForge averages 4.4 from 12 ratings.

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

BrushForge shows ads; 3D Model Viewer does not.

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

3D Model Viewer ships an update weekly, and BrushForge monthly. Most recently, 3D Model Viewer was updated on October 27, 2026 and BrushForge on October 24, 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.*