Comparison

Glovius vs CodePin

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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

About

CodePin

Easily create and scan QR codes and barcodes for various content types, including links, Wi-Fi, and contact information. Customize your codes with colors and icons, and pin them to your Lock Screen for quick access. Save and manage your scanned history.

Highlights
  • Create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, email, phone, and vCards
  • Generate common barcodes (Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39, PDF417)
  • Scan codes from camera or photos
  • Customize code colors, error correction, and center icons
  • Pin codes to Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activity
  • Save and manage scan history
  • Export codes as PNG and SVG files (Pro feature)
Features
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CodePin is a clean QR code and barcode utility for iPhone. Create QR codes for text, links, Wi-Fi, email, phone numbers and vCards. Generate common barcodes such as Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39 and PDF417. Scan codes with the camera or from Photos, review the result before using it, and save useful codes to your history. What CodePin can do: • Generate QR codes for common everyday content • Generate common barcodes including Code 128, EAN, UPC, Code 39 and PDF417 • Build Wi-Fi and vCard QR codes with dedicated forms • Scan QR codes and barcodes with the camera or decode them from images • Open links, compose email, call phone numbers, copy text or add vCards to Contacts • Customize colors, error correction and center icons • Save, search, reload and delete history items • Pin a QR code or barcode to the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island with Live Activity • Export standard PNG files CodePin Pro is a one-time purchase that unlocks unlimited Live Activity starts, iCloud history sync, custom logos, HD PNG export and SVG export with vector QR modules. No account is required. CodePin stores your data on your device, and iCloud sync uses your private iCloud account when enabled.

Screenshots

Glovius4 screens
CodePin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CodePin at 100% against Glovius's 43%. CodePin also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). Glovius's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Glovius sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $18.99 per month and CodePin sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CodePin holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of Glovius's written reviews are positive against 100% of CodePin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Glovius ships an update every 6 weeks, CodePin every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Glovius versus CodePin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGloviusCodePin
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGeometric甲琦 郭

Customer experience

Glovius

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative57.1%

CodePin

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Glovius

Subscriptions2
  • Glovius Cloud (Monthly)$18.991 Month
  • Glovius Cloud (Annual)$98.991 Year
1 purchases

CodePin

One-time1
  • CodePin Pro Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Glovius free?
Glovius is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CodePin free?
CodePin is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Glovius or CodePin?
CodePin is rated higher. Glovius averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CodePin averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Glovius or CodePin have ads?
Neither Glovius nor CodePin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Glovius or CodePin?
Glovius ships an update every 6 weeks, and CodePin every 9 days. Most recently, Glovius was updated on October 9, 2026 and CodePin on October 1, 2026.

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