Comparison

Vibra Test vs STL Simple Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Vibra Test

This tool helps assess the vibration severity of rotating machinery according to ISO 10816-03 standards. Users input machine power, foundation type, and vibration velocity to determine the operating condition, displayed in color-coded zones.

Highlights
  • Vibration severity testing
  • ISO 10816-03 compliance
  • Machine power selection
  • Foundation type selection
  • Color-coded operating zones
  • Metric/Imperial units
  • Result sharing via email
Features
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Vibra Test is a tool for vibration severity test of rotating machinery based on ISO 10816-03. User selects the type of the machine based on the power rating of the machine, selects the type of foundation (flexible or rigid), enters the RMS value of vibration velocity, and the App shows the operating condition of the machine. (Zone A: Blue, Zone B: Green, Zone C: Yellow, Zone D: Red). FEATURES: - Metric and Imperial units option - Interactive vibration severity table - Screenshot saving in the photo library - Email the results of the test DISCLAIMER: Vibra Test is intended for educational purposes. Although the calculations by this app were made with great care, it may contain error or inaccuracies. Using the results of the calculations is the responsibility of the user.

About

STL Simple Viewer

Easily view and interact with 3D STL CAD models. Supports various file types and offers advanced rendering options for detailed analysis. Get model information and explore interiors with clipping planes.

Highlights
  • View ASCII and Binary STL files
  • Load STL from ZIP
  • Rotate, pan, and zoom
  • Orthogonal and Perspective modes
  • Model info (triangle count, bounding box)
  • Rendering options (faces, edges, transparency)
  • Clipping plane for interiors
Features
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STL Simple Viewer is a great app to quickly view STL, 3MF & DXF 3D files and export them to the most commonly used CAD formats. Features: - Supports STL files both ASCII and Binary formats. - Supports 3MF & DXF files. - Load files directly from ZIP archives. - Export to DXF, OBJ, DAE, PLY, USD, STL & 3MF. - Measure distances between points within your model. - Rotate, pan, and zoom models with intuitive touch controls. - Configure rendering options: faces, edges, points, background and transparency. - Render using a clipping plane (useful for viewing model interiors). - View models in Orthographic or Perspective mode. - Obtain model information including triangle count, bounding box, surface area, and volume. Privacy Policy: https://www.boviosoft.com/apps/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ For support or questions: support@boviosoft.com

Screenshots

Vibra Test4 screens
STL Simple Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STL Simple Viewer at 4.3 against Vibra Test's 3.5. STL Simple Viewer also leads on ratings volume (909 vs 2) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 18 months). Vibra Test's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment 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. STL Simple Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. Vibra Test asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STL Simple Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STL Simple Viewer has 909 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 25% of Vibra Test's written reviews are positive against 18% of STL Simple Viewer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vibra Test ships an update every 18 months, STL Simple Viewer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Vibra Test versus STL Simple Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVibra TestSTL Simple Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)4.3 (909 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better18.1% of reviews
Number of ratings2909 — better
Update frequencyEvery 18 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMotionics LLCVictor Bovio

Customer experience

Vibra Test

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

STL Simple Viewer

All ratings909 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral4.5%
Negative15.2%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive18.1%
Neutral11.4%
Negative70.5%

Bugs and requests

Vibra Test

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

STL Simple Viewer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when opening larger STL files
  • Inability to open some file formats
  • Ads continue to appear even after paying for ad removal

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add ability to save color/lighting settings
  • Improve stability and reduce crashes
  • Provide an ad-free paid version

In-app purchases

None

Vibra Test

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

STL Simple Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Pro version (1 week plan)$0.997 Days
  • Pro version (1 month plan)3 Days trial$1.991 Month
One-time2
  • Remove Ads$2.99
  • Export Pack$3.99

Questions

Is Vibra Test free?
Vibra Test is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STL Simple Viewer free?
STL Simple Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Vibra Test or STL Simple Viewer?
STL Simple Viewer is rated higher. Vibra Test averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while STL Simple Viewer averages 4.3 from 909 ratings.
Do Vibra Test or STL Simple Viewer have ads?
STL Simple Viewer shows ads; Vibra Test does not.
Which is updated more often, Vibra Test or STL Simple Viewer?
Vibra Test ships an update every 18 months, and STL Simple Viewer every 5 months. Most recently, Vibra Test was updated on October 14, 2026 and STL Simple Viewer on October 16, 2026.

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