Comparison

viewshape 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

viewshape

A free 3D model viewer for iPhone and iPod touch, allowing you to access, download, and share 3D models. Supports various file formats and offers intuitive navigation with different rendering modes.

Highlights
  • 3D model viewing
  • Download models from web
  • Share models via email/Facebook
  • Support for OBJ, STL, VRML, PLY
  • Texture support
  • Multiple rendering modes
  • Intuitive navigation
Features
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Enjoy our stylish and free 3D viewer designed for iPhone and iPod touch. It lets you have all your 3D models on your mobile device available with a single click as well as download 3D models available on the Internet. You can surf a gallery of real scanned objects as well. You can save models you like in the gallery and share models with your friends, customers and colleagues via email or facebook. You may download models directly from the Web, upload them onto viewshape with iTunes or open them from other applications (such as Mail or Safari). A wide range of 3D file formats are supported. Key Features ========= - Easy and intuitive view navigation - OBJ, STL, VRML and PLY formats support - Support for textures - Many different modes of rendering including solid, wireframe and points - Download models from the web or open them from other applications (i.e. Mail.app) - Built-in gyroscope and accelerometer support - Full screen mode - Share links to models with friends In the Gallery you'll find several models that we have preinstalled for you. Please visit our website www.viewshape.com to get more. We are continuously updating our gallery for you! Enjoy your 3D, Viewshape Team

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

viewshape4 screens
3D Model Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D Model Viewer at 4.2 against viewshape's 2.7. 3D Model Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and ratings volume (328 vs 3). viewshape's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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

Both are free to download. 3D Model Viewer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. viewshape asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Model Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Model Viewer has 328 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of viewshape's written reviews are positive against 59% of 3D Model Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

viewshape ships an update every 4 months, 3D Model Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
viewshape versus 3D Model Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameterviewshape3D Model Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (3 ratings)4.2 (328 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better59.2% of reviews
Number of ratings3328 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size85 MB28 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperArtec Group健 钟

Customer experience

viewshape

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral11.1%
Negative5.6%

3D Model Viewer

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

Bugs and requests

viewshape

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

None

viewshape

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

3D Model Viewer

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

Questions

Is viewshape free?
viewshape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Model Viewer free?
3D Model Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, viewshape or 3D Model Viewer?
3D Model Viewer is rated higher. viewshape averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 3D Model Viewer averages 4.2 from 328 ratings.
Do viewshape or 3D Model Viewer have ads?
3D Model Viewer shows ads; viewshape does not.
Which is updated more often, viewshape or 3D Model Viewer?
viewshape ships an update every 4 months, and 3D Model Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, viewshape was updated on September 9, 2026 and 3D Model Viewer on September 25, 2026.

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