Comparison

Hydraulic Engineer vs 3D Model Viewer & Converter

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

Head to head
About

Hydraulic Engineer

This comprehensive calculator app offers over 1,000 hydraulic engineering formulas across 13 categories. It includes temperature conversions, reference tables, and the ability to save and share calculations. Works offline and supports both US Customary and SI Metric units.

Highlights
  • Over 1,000 hydraulic formulas
  • 13 specialized calculator categories
  • Temperature scale converters
  • Professional reference tables
  • Save and share calculations
  • Works offline
  • US Customary and SI Metric units
Features
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HYDRAULIC ENGINEER is the most comprehensive hydraulic engineering calculator available on the App Store, featuring over 1,000 formulas across 13 specialized calculator categories, 8 temperature scale converters, and 8 professional reference tables. CALCULATOR CATEGORIES - Actuator Formulas — cylinder force, stroke, speed, and rod calculations - Fluid Power — pressure, flow, horsepower, and torque calculations - Pump Laws — affinity laws for speed, flow, pressure, and power - Vehicle Drive — drive speed, tractive effort, gradeability, and drawbar pull - Hydraulic Tubing — wall thickness, burst pressure, and working pressure - Cylinder Calculations — extend/retract speed, rod end area, and cycle times - Thermal Hydraulics — heat generation, reservoir cooling, heat exchangers, and energy to heat fluid - Oil Velocity & Pressure Loss — pipe velocity, pressure drop per foot, and total system losses - Pipe Flow — Reynolds number, Darcy-Weisbach head loss, laminar friction, and orifice flow - Accumulator Sizing — discharge volume, precharge pressure, adiabatic and isothermal gas volumes - Reservoir Sizing — open/closed circuit sizing, cylinder-based sizing, and oil weight calculations - AC/DC Electrical — Ohm's law, power, resistance, inductance, and motor selection - Area Formulas — 60 geometric area calculations for every common shape 700+ CONVERSION FORMULAS Pressure, horsepower, BTU, flow rates, linear measure, square measure, cubic measure, liquid measure, weights, watts, power, HVAC, metric, sand-to-volume, and fraction conversions. 8 TEMPERATURE SCALES Convert between Celsius, Fahrenheit, Kelvin, Rankine, Reaumur, Newton, Delisle, and Romer — 56 conversion formulas covering every combination. 8 PROFESSIONAL REFERENCE TABLES - Pipe Schedule (Schedule 40 & 80) - ISO Viscosity Grades - Recommended Flow Velocities - Hydraulic Hose Sizing (SAE) - JIC Thread Sizes - Pipe Roughness Values - O-Ring Sizes (AS568) - Wire Rope Working Load Limits KEY FEATURES - Save and share any calculation result - Share reference tables - Calculation history - Favorites for quick access to your most-used formulas - Switch between US Customary and SI Metric units - Dual-unit display shows both US and metric values simultaneously - Dark mode optimized interface - Works offline — no internet connection required PREMIUM UPGRADE Unlock sharing, advanced calculator sections, and unlimited history with a one-time lifetime purchase — no subscriptions. HYDRAULIC ENGINEER is designed for working hydraulic engineers, technicians, maintenance professionals, and engineering students. If there are formulas or reference tables you'd like to see added, just use the built-in feedback feature to let us know.

About

3D Model Viewer & Converter

Inspect, convert, and export 3D models with a range of import and export formats. Features include cross-section slicing, exploded views, and orthographic projections. Works offline and keeps files local for a streamlined workflow.

Highlights
  • Import diverse 3D and point cloud formats
  • Inspect model information summary
  • Slice cross-sections for internal geometry review
  • Use exploded view for assembly inspection
  • Generate orthographic projection outputs
  • Batch convert multiple files
  • Basic editing tools: move, rotate, scale
Features
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3D Model Viewer & Converter helps you inspect parts, slice cross sections, generate orthographic views, and export clean results across macOS, iPad, and iPhone. It works offline, keeps your files local, and is built for engineers, makers, designers, and 3D file users who need a lightweight way to review models before converting, exporting, or sharing them. Key Features • Import a wide range of 3D and point cloud formats, including 3MF, STL, FBX, OBJ, GLB, USDZ, MPD/LDR, DAE, TDS, AMF, LAS, PLY, PCD, XYZ, VOX, VTK, VTP, and DXF • Review a model information summary after loading, with quick access to format, file size, object/mesh/point counts, triangles, dimensions, materials, and textures • Inspect internal geometry with XY, XZ, and YZ cross sections, including automatic scan slicing and manual control of slice positions • Use exploded view to separate model components, inspect multipart assemblies more clearly, focus or pin individual parts, and export selected exploded parts to clean 3D files • Generate orthographic projection outputs — including front, top, and right views — in SVG format • Export clean 3D results to STL, OBJ, GLB, USDZ, and GLTF • Batch convert multiple source files — even across different model formats — into one target format in a single workflow • Capture model screenshots for export or sharing • Manage recent files with individual deletion and one-tap clearing to keep the entry point tidy • Basic editing tools: move, rotate, scale, delete, and undo changes to model objects • No ads. No tracking. No data collection. Just a clean, efficient workflow tool built for serious 3D review and output tasks. Pricing & Access • Free: Open and inspect models • Subscription: Unlock advanced inspection, conversion, projection export, and sharing workflows. A single subscription covers macOS, iPhone, and iPad. • Individual Unlocks: Permanently unlock the specific export and workflow tools you need — no subscription required. • Payment is charged to your App Store account. • Auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage subscriptions in App Store settings. Privacy & Purchase Terms • Privacy Policy: https://apps.h53d.xyz/apps/3d-model-viewer/policy.html • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Have questions or need support? Reach out to danjian42@gmail.com.

Screenshots

Hydraulic Engineer4 screens
3D Model Viewer & Converter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D Model Viewer & Converter at Free against Hydraulic Engineer's $4.99. 3D Model Viewer & Converter also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 months) and review sentiment (43% vs 25%). Hydraulic Engineer's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 1.5). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

3D Model Viewer & Converter is free to download; Hydraulic Engineer costs $4.99 up front. Hydraulic Engineer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Model Viewer & Converter sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Hydraulic Engineer holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 1.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Hydraulic Engineer's written reviews are positive against 43% of 3D Model Viewer & Converter's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hydraulic Engineer ships an update every 6 months, 3D Model Viewer & Converter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Hydraulic Engineer versus 3D Model Viewer & Converter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHydraulic Engineer3D Model Viewer & Converter
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better1.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHistorycentral.com维 艾

Customer experience

Hydraulic Engineer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

3D Model Viewer & Converter

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Hydraulic Engineer

One-time1
  • Hydraulic Pro$3.99
10 purchases

3D Model Viewer & Converter

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Flex3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Light$9.991 Month
  • Pro Infinity$59.991 Year
One-time7
  • Export as PNG$2.99
  • Export as OBJ$3.99
  • Export as USDZ$3.99
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  • Export as STL$3.99
  • Unlock Projection View Export$4.99
  • Cross Section View$6.99
  • Export all formats$16.99

Questions

Is Hydraulic Engineer free?
Hydraulic Engineer costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is 3D Model Viewer & Converter free?
3D Model Viewer & Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Hydraulic Engineer or 3D Model Viewer & Converter?
Hydraulic Engineer is rated higher. Hydraulic Engineer averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while 3D Model Viewer & Converter averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Hydraulic Engineer or 3D Model Viewer & Converter have ads?
Neither Hydraulic Engineer nor 3D Model Viewer & Converter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hydraulic Engineer or 3D Model Viewer & Converter?
Hydraulic Engineer ships an update every 6 months, and 3D Model Viewer & Converter every 3 weeks. Most recently, Hydraulic Engineer was updated on November 1, 2026 and 3D Model Viewer & Converter on November 8, 2026.

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