Glovius vs Emb3D 3D Model Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glovius
View, analyze, and collaborate on 3D CAD files directly from your mobile device. Supports numerous popular CAD formats and offers tools for measurements, reporting, and team feedback.
- View 3D CAD parts and assemblies
- Support for numerous CAD file formats
- Offline viewing of downloaded files
- Measure components and take point-to-point measurements
- Generate Bill of Materials and 3D PDF reports
- Collaborate with team via activity feed and markups
- Push to Cloud from Windows desktop app
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Glovius for iOS provides a simple and easy way to view, showcase, and collaborate on 3D CAD parts and assemblies on your iPhone and iPad. View 3D parts and assemblies from popular CAD formats. Analyze CAD components, run reports, and collaborate with your team. Glovius for iPhone and iPad is a perfect companion app for Glovius Cloud and Glovius for Windows. View 3D CAD files on the go • View 3D CAD files saved in your Dropbox or Glovius Cloud • Upload parts from your iPhone or iPad • Upload files on cloud.glovius.com • One click Push to Cloud from Glovius for Windows • Open large parts and assemblies in seconds • Downloaded files are available for offline viewing 3D File Formats Supported • CATIA (CATPart, CATProduct, CGR), NX (PRT), Creo and Pro/ENGINEER (PRT and ASM) • SolidWorks (SLDPRT, SLDASM), Inventor (IPT, IAM), Solid Edge (PRT, ASM) • STP, STEP, IGS, IGES, JT, STL, SketchUp, 3DS, and more. View 3D Geometry, Attributes, Assembly Product Structure and PMI Information • Zoom, pan, roll, rotate 3D models; double tap to reset • Animate through standard views • View assembly product structure and hide/show/isolate components • View PMI, GDnT and attributes information Analyze CAD Components • Tap a component to view bounding box, attributes, make it transparent/solid • Take point to point measurements • Cut dynamic sections across standard XY, YZ, XZ planes Run Reports, right from your iPhone or iPad • Download Bill of Materials (BoM) report for Assemblies • Download 3D PDF Report • Download in high quality STL, 3DS, and OBJ formats Collaborate with your Team • Get and share feedback with the Activity Feed • Save, Share, and email snapshots • Add text comments, freehand markups on image snapshots • Get notified when files are added, updated, or commented by others Feedback and Suggestions For feedback and suggestions, email us at support@glovius.com. Your feedback is important to us! Glovius Cloud Subscription Details Subscribe to Glovius Cloud Plan to continue using Glovius. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account, and will automatically renew each year within 24 hours of your subscription ending. Cancel any time by turning off auto-renewal in your iTunes Account Settings. Subscription Pricing • USA - 18.99 USD per month + Taxes, if applicable • USA - 98.99 USD per year + Taxes, if applicable • All other countries priced in USD equivalent. Apple Subscription Terms – Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. – Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. – Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. – Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. – Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms & Conditions https://www.hcltech.com/privacy-statement
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer
Explore and showcase your 3D models with advanced rendering and intuitive controls. Supports multiple file formats, ideal for entertainment or preparing models for 3D printing.
- High performance rendering
- Intuitive gestures
- Multiple 3D formats
- Enhanced visualization
- Showcase digital creations
- Prepare for 3D printing
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Emb3D will let you use the most appropriate visual clues and rendering styles to fully show the potential of your creations - High Performance Rendering - Intuitive Gestures - Multiple 3D Formats - Enhanced Visualization Show off your digital creations for entertainment or 3D printing! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Emb3D 3D Model Viewer at 4.4 against Glovius's 1.0. Emb3D 3D Model Viewer also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (265 vs 1). Glovius's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Glovius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month and Emb3D 3D Model Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Emb3D 3D Model Viewer has 265 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of Glovius's written reviews are positive against 42% of Emb3D 3D Model Viewer's.
Glovius ships an update every 6 weeks, Emb3D 3D Model Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glovius | Emb3D 3D Model Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 4.4 (265 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 37.5% of reviews | 41.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 265 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Geometric | Netfarm s.r.l. |
Customer experience
Glovius
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer
Bugs and requests
Glovius
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer
Reported bugs
32 issues- App crashes for files above 50mb
- Share function does nothing
- Specific files always crash the app
- Cannot open files
- Cracks when selecting file
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- White texture is a bit too bright
- Sharing doesn’t work
- 'Open with' function disappeared
- No explanation on how to add textures
- No way to Share a file with this app
- No way to associate file types with this app
- Doesn't open STL files
- Lighting is bad/too bright
- Account creation fails with 'gatewaydomainerror1' or 'gatewaydomainerror2'
- Doesn't work for PLY files
- Only shows in the bottom left of the screen
- Model import into app not working via 'Share' menu
- Registration required, but free version doesn't allow uploads
- Payment window freezes
- Crashing when importing ZIP files
- Impossible to open .obj or .ply files more than 30mb
- Free version only allows program download, no model viewing
- Intermittent cloud storage issues
- Loading permanently
- Crashes regularly on iPhone
- Exceeded 100mb size limitation
- Doesn't work for large files
- PLY seems to not support multi-texturing
- App crashes and doesn't save exported ZIP file
- Loading screen stuck
- Files are gone from cloud storage
- Files refuse to show in the app
Requested features
11 requests- Locked orbit feature
- Built-in picture ability with transparent background option
- Ability to control lighting
- Add background like a photo from your library
- Wireframe mode on flat shaded
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- Ability to store 3D models locally without needing to upload to external server
- Remove the humongous orbit
- UI improvements with thumbnails for models
- Focal length adjustment
- Built-in instructions
- Startup models should be downloadable
In-app purchases
Glovius
- Glovius Cloud (Monthly)$18.991 Month
- Glovius Cloud (Annual)$98.991 Year
Emb3D 3D Model Viewer
- Emb3D PRO Monthly$4.491 Month
- Emb3D PRO Yearly$46.991 Year
- Remove ADS$9.99
Questions
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