Comparison

objManager HD vs Patchwork Explorer

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

Head to head
About

objManager HD

View and explore 3D models on your mobile device without an internet connection. Save, render, and share your creations with advanced viewing tools and HD quality.

Highlights
  • Offline .obj file viewing
  • HD rendering with filters
  • Customizable background and lighting
  • Zoom, rotate, and pan controls
  • Cloud sharing integration
  • Import from web links and cloud services
Features
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"objManager HD" is a Wavefront .OBJ file viewer (3D models with .obj + .mtl file extension). With "objManager HD" you will have the ability to: 1) save your 3D models on your mobile device 2) display the 3D models in any times and under any working condition (no Internet connection is required) 3) create images of your 3D model using the HD rendering procedure (with anti-aliasing and image enhancement filters) 4) choose the background color 5) move the light where You want in the 3D world The software does not need an internet connections: each 3D model is stored in your mobile device (using the technology "iTunes File Sharing" or "Open In") and can be read and visualized by objManager. objManager works like the integrated image viewer of the device, you can then: - ZOOM IN / ZOOM OUT the 3D model by dragging two fingers on the screen or using the ZOOM controls - Rotate the 3D model (ROTATE TOOL) by dragging a finger across the screen - Move the 3D model (PAN TOOL) using the PAN controls - Load the 3D model (from the obj files archive of objManager HD; 3D models are displayed in alphabetical order into the "obj Archive" of "objManager HD") - Save an infinite number of 3D models into the "obj Archive" of "objManager HD" (until the physical memory of the device is ended) - Share 3D models ( .obj files ) with File, Google Drive, DROPBOX, iFolders Safe, etc... or from iCloud Drive or other installed apps (cloud sharing: OUT) - Import 3D models from the web links, email attachments, File, Google Drive, DROPBOX, iFolders Safe, iCloud Drive or other installed apps (cloud sharing: IN) Compatibility with: 1) Maya 3D 2) Blender 3) 3D Studio 4) Finger3D 5) FingerCAD 6) Unity 7) 3D modeling software with export to .obj feature (or .obj + .mtl) If "objManager HD" is not enough for your aim, try the complete 3D modeler: Finger3D HD. "objManager HD" can also be used to view the .obj + .mtl models created with Finger3D HD in full screen (with orientation: Portrait).

About

Patchwork Explorer

Features
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With Patchwork Explorer, use your device to explore your photorealistic 3D models, all of their functions, and the rendering quality. Lumiscaphe’s photorealistic 3D models are trusted by leading industry designers and engineers from many sectors: automotive, aeronautics, transportation, lifestyle & luxury goods, industrial equipment, consumer goods, architecture & construction, design & studio work, and emerging industries. - Photorealistic real-time rendering - Augmented reality - UHD/Retina resolutions supported natively This app requires a preexisting Lumiscaphe account.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Patchwork Explorer at Free against objManager HD's $0.99. Patchwork Explorer also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 38 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Patchwork Explorer is free to download; objManager HD costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

objManager HD ships an update every 38 months, Patchwork Explorer every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 4 level
objManager HD versus Patchwork Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterobjManager HDPatchwork Explorer
Price$0.99Free β€” better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 38 monthsEvery 6 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidβ€”
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS16.612.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB331 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniLumiscaphe

In-app purchases

None

objManager HD

No in-app purchases

None

Patchwork Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is objManager HD free?
objManager HD costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Patchwork Explorer free?
Patchwork Explorer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do objManager HD or Patchwork Explorer have ads?
Neither objManager HD nor Patchwork Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, objManager HD or Patchwork Explorer?
objManager HD ships an update every 38 months, and Patchwork Explorer every 6 months. Most recently, objManager HD was updated on October 7, 2026 and Patchwork Explorer on October 6, 2026.

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