Comparison

Shade3D mobile vs K3D Player

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

Head to head
About

Shade3D mobile

View and present your 3D models on the go with intuitive multi-touch gestures. Easily manage and transfer files from various sources, and even set up automated rotations for dynamic presentations.

Highlights
  • 3D model viewing with multi-touch gestures
  • File transfer and management
  • Automated model rotation
  • Capture model positions as photos
  • Supports .shd files from Shade3D
  • Cloud service integration
Features
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Show Your 3D Work Wherever You Go! Using iPad’s 360 degree multi-touch gestures, it’s possible to view your 3D models in Shade3D mobile, from any and every side! Use Shade3D mobile to display your 3D projects for work, or for pleasure. 100% free Shade3D mobile turns your iPad into your 3D presentation tool. Includes 5 Shade3D scene models and 5 sample images! You can do it with Shade 3D mobile: ◆Presentations in 3D With the flick and pinch functions, 3D configurations can be viewed quickly through Shade3D mobile. Shade3D mobile supports flick and pinch gestures for rapid manipulation of 3D files. With iPad, use Shade3D mobile to video mirror onto monitors or HD television for impressive presentations. Set automated rotation for a complete, turn table view of your models from all angles. Set up Shade3D mobile to capture model positions as photos. ◆Easily Transfer Your 3D Models Shade3D mobile makes file transfer and management a snap! ・manage multiple files from within the iTunes document folder ・open and read .shd files attached to email ・read files saved in cloud services such as the Dropbox ◆Expand Possibilities with Shade3D and iPad/iPhone Shade3D mobile supports the Shade scene (.shd) file format created with Shade3D, the most popular 3D software product from Japan. Shade3D allows easy file exchange with Wavefront OBJ, DXF and SKP (SketchUp). Find Shade3D today on shade3d.jp/en site! You don’t need Shade3D to use Shade3D mobile though.

About

K3D Player

Features
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Klee 3d Player, the multi device app that allows to immerse yourself in virtual showrooms made with Klee 3d Design solution. Browse the published shops, move around them and watch virtual products like in a real shop.

Screenshots

Shade3D mobile4 screens
K3D Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: K3D Player at every 2 months against Shade3D mobile's every 7 months. Shade3D mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shade3D mobile ships an update every 7 months, K3D Player every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shade3D mobile versus K3D Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShade3D mobileK3D Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB25 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperShade3d Co.,Ltd.KLEE

In-app purchases

None

Shade3D mobile

No in-app purchases

None

K3D Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shade3D mobile free?
Shade3D mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is K3D Player free?
K3D Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shade3D mobile or K3D Player have ads?
Neither Shade3D mobile nor K3D Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shade3D mobile or K3D Player?
Shade3D mobile ships an update every 7 months, and K3D Player every 2 months. Most recently, Shade3D mobile was updated on September 23, 2026 and K3D Player on September 19, 2026.

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