Comparison

MeshLab for iOS vs Fast Speed Dial

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

Head to head
About

MeshLab for iOS

View and inspect complex 3D models with ease. This advanced viewer supports numerous standard 3D file formats and offers intuitive navigation for detailed examination of scanned objects.

Highlights
  • Advanced 3D model viewer
  • Supports standard 3D formats (PLY, STL, OFF, OBJ, CTM, ZIP)
  • Intuitive 3D model navigation
  • Efficiently displays complex models (up to 2M faces)
  • Opens models from web, email, Dropbox, iTunes
  • Ideal for scanned cultural heritage objects
Features
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MeshLab for iOs is an advanced 3D model viewer. MeshLab for iOs has been designed to be able to display complex 3D models in a simple and intuitive way, allowing the accurate inspection of a 3D model through a precise yet straightforward navigation. MeshLab for iOS can: * Read models from a variety of standard 3D formats (PLY, STL, OFF, OBJ, CTM, ZIP) * Open model directly from web pages, email attachments, DropBox or through classical iTunes file sharing * Navigate the model in a very intuitive way. * Efficiently show highly complex models up to 2,000,000 of triangular faces. MeshLab for iOS is particularly well suited for the visualization and inspection of complex 3D scanned models. It is tailored to efficiently show complex with the typical high complexity (in terms of triangle number) resulting from the scanning of Cultural Heritage objects.

About

Fast Speed Dial

Quickly connect with your most important contacts using a single touch. This free utility allows you to initiate calls, messages, emails, and more with customizable contact pages and display settings.

Highlights
  • Single-touch contact initiation
  • Supports calls, iMessage, SMS, FaceTime, WhatsApp, Email
  • Unlimited contacts with multiple pages
  • Customizable display settings
  • Contact images from device
  • User-friendly interface
Features
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Fast Speed Dial lets you reach your favorite contacts with a single tap. It is free to download and supports Call, iMessage, SMS, FaceTime Audio, FaceTime Video, WhatsApp, and Email. Add the people you contact most to a simple grid, choose the action you want for each one, and connect without searching through your contact list. Features: - One-tap quick speed dial access to your favorite contacts - Multiple pages to organize contacts of family, friends, work, and groups separately - Set a background image for each page - Change the photo and color of an individual contact - Adjust contact icon and name size for easier reading - Drag and drop to rearrange contacts - Rearrange pages and jump to any page from the page list - Display settings you can adjust to your preference - Browse all your contacts inside the app - Simple, easy-to-use interface - Available in multiple languages The first three pages are included. Additional pages can be unlocked with an in-app purchase. We are hearing our app users, So kindly post any suggestion you have on spipl001@gmail.com

Screenshots

MeshLab for iOS4 screens
Fast Speed Dial4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MeshLab for iOS at none against Fast Speed Dial's 10. MeshLab for iOS also leads on ads (none vs shown) and rating (3.7 vs 3.4). Fast Speed Dial's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 17 months). On price, ratings volume 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. Fast Speed Dial sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MeshLab for iOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeshLab for iOS holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 45 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of MeshLab for iOS's written reviews are positive against 53% of Fast Speed Dial's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MeshLab for iOS ships an update every 17 months, Fast Speed Dial every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MeshLab for iOS versus Fast Speed Dial: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshLab for iOSFast Speed Dial
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (45 ratings) — better3.4 (44 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better52.8% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better44
Update frequencyEvery 17 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS5.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVisual Computing Lab - ISTI - CNRSOFTPULSE INFOTECH PRIVATE LIMITED

Customer experience

MeshLab for iOS

All ratings45 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral8.9%
Negative24.4%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

Fast Speed Dial

All ratings44 ratings
Positive54.5%
Neutral9.1%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews36 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative41.7%

Bugs and requests

MeshLab for iOS

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Does not work with iOS 11
  • Issues displaying OBJ textures
  • Cannot load files
  • STL files do not display properly anymore
  • Crashed at 800k verts

Requested features

17 requests
  • Update for iOS 11
  • Turn off perspective
  • Set default view mode
  • More numerical/metered control options
  • Set a chroma key background
Show 12 more
  • Export image as PNG
  • Allow opening multiple files
  • Wireframe view
  • Front face wireframe
  • More views
  • Hybrid interface with mini-animation
  • Preserve visual modes between sessions
  • Email files from the app
  • FBX format support
  • More features like changing background color and sectional views or assemblies
  • Better instruction on texture import
  • Full MeshLab desktop like functions

Fast Speed Dial

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MeshLab for iOS

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Fast Speed Dial

One-time3
  • Buy Additional page8 variants$0.99
  • Buy Addtional page$0.99
  • Buy Additional page$1.99

Questions

Is MeshLab for iOS free?
MeshLab for iOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fast Speed Dial free?
Fast Speed Dial is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MeshLab for iOS or Fast Speed Dial?
MeshLab for iOS is rated higher. MeshLab for iOS averages 3.7 out of 5 from 45 ratings, while Fast Speed Dial averages 3.4 from 44 ratings.
Do MeshLab for iOS or Fast Speed Dial have ads?
Fast Speed Dial shows ads; MeshLab for iOS does not.
Which is updated more often, MeshLab for iOS or Fast Speed Dial?
MeshLab for iOS ships an update every 17 months, and Fast Speed Dial every 2 weeks. Most recently, MeshLab for iOS was updated on October 24, 2026 and Fast Speed Dial on October 24, 2026.

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