Comparison

Tellusim ARLink vs GLview Pro

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

Head to head
About

Tellusim ARLink

Features
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Run ARLink and download all ARFace parameters and geometry over the network. Manual: http://DeviceIP:Port Geometry: http://DeviceIP:Port/face.glb (GLB, DAE, OBJ, STL) Parameters: http://DeviceIP:Port/face.js?transforms&weights Reset ARKit: http://DeviceIP:Port/face.js?reset The DeviceIP address and Port number are located on the main panel. The Port number must be in the 1024-65526 range. The default Port number is 62828.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive device insights
  • Detailed OpenGL capabilities
  • Metal version and capabilities
  • Extensive renderer database
  • Interface testing for OpenGL
  • Ad-free and tracking-free experience (Pro)
Features
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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. Includes support for iOS 27. 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 and supported features, including Metal 3 and Metal 4, GPU families, mesh shaders, sparse textures, and MetalFX scaling capabilities. Renderer Database Browse an extensive cross-platform graphics database and learn more about renderers and extensions. Rendering Tests Run interactive OpenGL ES and Metal rendering tests to examine graphics performance and implementation behavior. Metal tests include a live performance overlay, with controls for scenes, instancing, and multisampling. 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.

Screenshots

Tellusim ARLink2 screens
GLview Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tellusim ARLink at none against GLview Pro's 1. GLview Pro's advantage is 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. GLview Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tellusim ARLink asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Tellusim ARLink versus GLview Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTellusim ARLinkGLview Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB76 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTellusim Technologies Inc.Stephane Denis

In-app purchases

None

Tellusim ARLink

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GLview Pro

One-time1
  • Pro version$1.99

Questions

Is Tellusim ARLink free?
Tellusim ARLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GLview Pro free?
GLview Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Tellusim ARLink or GLview Pro have ads?
Neither Tellusim ARLink nor GLview Pro shows ads.

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