Comparison

Verto Studio 3D vs 3D Model Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Verto Studio 3D

This powerful mobile application offers a full-featured 3D modeling and graphics studio, rivaling desktop software. It allows users to create, edit, and animate 3D models directly on their device, bridging the gap between design and mobile application development.

Highlights
  • Full 3D modeling and graphics studio
  • Import, export, view, and edit 3D models
  • Built-in shaders and render pipeline editor
  • Intuitive touch controls with 'auto tool'
  • Mesh generation and augmentation tools
  • Material and texture editing
  • Multiple camera modes and split-screen view
Features
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Verto Studio 3D is the most powerful mobile 3D modeling application. A fully-functional 3D modeling and graphics studio designed to rival desktop studio programs, verto strives to push the boundaries of what is capable on an iPad and from the users that use it. The software is designed for all ranges of users, from professional 3D modelers, game developers, to beginners looking to get their feet wet in 3D content generation. Use it to build quick 3D mockups or fully functional environments for mobile applications. Verto Studio is an ideal solution for mobile 3D content generation because it bridges the gap between design and mobile testing. It supports importing, exporting, viewing and editing 3D models of any size. With the addition the pro animator (separate purchase), Verto Studio can be used to rig and animate a model from scratch completely on the iPad without the need for any external tools! With use of the "auto tool", the user can intuitively gesture using taps, swipes, pinches and twirls to quickly alter the scene as they see fit. Verto Studio includes the following features (and many more not listed here): - Built-in shaders including reflection/refraction environment mapping, BRDF, bump-mapping and more! - Render pipeline editor for multipass & post-processing effects with built-in blending operators - Editing transform handles for easy translate/rotate/scale tools via touchscreen. - Instances (duplicate many, edit once) - File import (glTF, DAE, OBJ, STL, .X, 3DS, FBX) and more! - File export (glTF, DAE, OBJ) - Verto Studio file format support and exchange via email - Mesh generation using quads and triangular faces - Image rendering support -- Planes -- Cubes -- Spheres -- Toruses -- Cylinders -- 3D Text complete with font selection and built-extrusion. -- 3D shapes with built-in shape editor and SVG importer. -- Terrain generator (height field) -- 3D Sketch tool -- Skybox type -- Cubemap renderer type to live-generate environment maps. - Mesh Augmentation -- Polygon extrusion -- Polygon subdivision -- Copy and paste between scene documents -- Texture coordinate editor - Editing features -- Vertex Translation/Rotation/Scaling -- Mirror -- Material editor --- Semi-transparency support. -- Texture mapping -- Texture coordinate editing -- Laplacian smooth -- Mesh separation -- Polycount Reduction -- CSG (Union, Intersect, Subtract) -- Snap to Grid, Face, Edge, Vertex -- Camera to texture (ipad 2) -- Lighting editor -- Undo - Multiple camera modes (top, bottom, left, right, front, back, free) - Simultaneous camera view with 4-view split screen. - Orthographic projection mode for engineering and CAD applications - Advanced camera controls for FOV angle and near and far plane manipulation - "Fly through" mode. Fly through the scene in full screen using FPS-game-style controls. -- Gyro motion view. In "fly through mode", tap the gyro button to use your iPad as a virtual window into the scene, changing the vantage point as you hold the iPad a different angles. - Fully supports the retina display of the new iPad for maximized screen real-estate usage. - New built-in cubemaps (preset environment maps) - Built-in glsl shader-editor. (separate purchase required) - Pro-animator rigging, weight painting, and animation tools (separate purchase required) - Scripting support via VertoJS (separate purchase required)

About

3D Model Viewer

View and interact with various 3D model formats in both AR and 3D modes. This intuitive tool supports local and cloud documents, custom backgrounds, and shadow casting. Easily import models via multiple methods and share your creations.

Highlights
  • AR and 3D viewing modes
  • Supports numerous 3D file formats
  • Local and cloud document integration
  • Customizable backgrounds and shadows
  • Model information display (size, volume, etc.)
  • Multiple import and sharing options
Features
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An advanced 3D model viewer for viewing all kinds of 3D models. Featuring AR viewing, custom rotation pivot and exploded assembly view. Preview mesh models including OBJ, STL, STP, DAE, PLY and Blend, supporting rendering, animation playback, 3D printing and model data inspection. Features 1. Support AR and 3D viewing modes. 2. Customizable background and environment lighting. 3. Animation preview for GLB, GLTF, FBX and more formats. 4. Real-time shadow casting. 5. Local & cloud document management (iCloud, DropBox, etc.). 6. Set custom rotation pivot point for model viewing. 7. Exploded view function to separate assembly parts. 8. Wide format support: STP, STEP, BERP, IGES, 3DS, OBJ, GLB, GLTF, STL, SLC, 3MF, PLY, OFF, DAE, Blend, FBX, USDZ, MD2, MD3, MD5, MDL, MS3D, DXF, X Read packaged archives containing models, MTL files and textures: ZIP, RAR. 9. Multiple import ways: iTunes File Sharing, AirDrop, iCloud, email attachments, web download. 10. File sharing via AirDrop or Email. 11. Capture, share and save screenshots. 12. Auto rotation and full-screen viewing mode. 13. Display model metrics: dimensions, volume, surface area, vertex count and triangle count. 14. Folder management in the file browser. If you have any suggestions or questions, please email belighten@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

Screenshots

Verto Studio 3D4 screens
3D Model Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D Model Viewer at Free against Verto Studio 3D's $1.99. 3D Model Viewer also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). Verto Studio 3D's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On review sentiment, in-app purchases, monetization model 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 is free to download; Verto Studio 3D costs $1.99 up front. Verto Studio 3D sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and 3D Model Viewer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Model Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Model Viewer has 328 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of Verto Studio 3D's written reviews are positive against 59% of 3D Model Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Verto Studio 3D ships an update every 3 months, 3D Model Viewer every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 22, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Verto Studio 3D versus 3D Model Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVerto Studio 3D3D Model Viewer
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating3.6 (23 ratings)4.2 (328 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.3% of reviews59.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23328 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size93 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVerto Studio LLC健 钟

Customer experience

Verto Studio 3D

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral8.7%
Negative30.4%
Written reviews123 reviews
Positive55.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative32.5%

3D Model Viewer

All ratings328 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative36.9%

Bugs and requests

Verto Studio 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

3D Model Viewer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to delete models
  • Cannot open .3mf and .glb files
  • Texture and shading issues with some models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more 3D file formats
  • Improve model rendering quality
  • Implement better file management options
  • Provide more customization and control over model view

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Verto Studio 3D

One-time3
  • Shader Builder$2.99
  • Verto JS$4.99
  • Pro Animator$6.99
5 purchases

3D Model Viewer

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Model & Screenshot Output$1.99
  • Background from Album$1.99
Show 2 more
  • Large File Model$1.99
  • All Features$5.99

Questions

Is Verto Studio 3D free?
Verto Studio 3D costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is 3D Model Viewer free?
3D Model Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Verto Studio 3D or 3D Model Viewer?
3D Model Viewer is rated higher. Verto Studio 3D averages 3.6 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while 3D Model Viewer averages 4.2 from 328 ratings.
Do Verto Studio 3D or 3D Model Viewer have ads?
3D Model Viewer shows ads; Verto Studio 3D does not.
Which is updated more often, Verto Studio 3D or 3D Model Viewer?
Verto Studio 3D ships an update every 3 months, and 3D Model Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, Verto Studio 3D was updated on October 22, 2026 and 3D Model Viewer on October 22, 2026.

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