Glink VT vs Viewer3D
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Glink VT
This terminal emulator connects to legacy host applications on UNIX, AIX, Linux, and DEC systems. It emulates various DEC terminals and supports Telnet and SSH protocols for secure communication. The app offers extensive customization for function keys, macros, and sessions, making it ideal for accessing remote systems.
- DEC VT terminal emulation
- Telnet and SSH support
- SSL/TLS for secure communication
- SSH tunneling
- Multiple concurrent sessions
- Configurable toolbars and hot spots
- Macro recording and playback
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Glink VT for iOS is a terminal emulator application that runs on iPad, iPhone and Mac's with M1/M2 chip. It is a port of our immensely successful and popular Glink for Windows product that has been chosen by more than 600,000 people world wide for connection to legacy host applications. Glink VT is used to access applications running on UNIX, AIX, Linux and DEC host systems. Glink VT emulates DEC VT100/102/220/320/340/420 terminals and uses the Telnet or SSH protocols for communication with the host systems. Glink brings you a high quality and proven emulator on your iPad, iPhone or iPod touch devices. Glink supports GlinkProxy, a server application designed to provide persistent host connections for Glink clients where the connection from the client device is unreliable. This may be because the device enters sleep mode or goes out of Wi-Fi range. FEATURES - DEC VT420, VT320/340, VT220 and VT100/VT102 terminal emulation, all screen sizes - Telnet communication to host - IPv6 (Internet Protocol version 6) supported - SSL/TLS support for secure communication - SSH for direct communication with the SSH Daemon - SSH tunneling for Telnet protocol - Username/password or private key for SSH authentication - Multiple concurrent host sessions - Configurable multi line toolbar with function keys and macros - Configurable hot spots for function keys, numbers, characters and URLs - Macro recording for auto-login and for assignment to toolbar - Pop-up standard keyboard with support of international characters - Tab/shift-Tab and arrow-keys supported on external Bluetooth keyboard - All major function keys available as keyboard shortcuts - Press and hold Command-key on external keyboard to see list of built-in keyboard shortcuts - Colors can be customized - Supports GlinkProxy Session Persistence Server - Multiple host configurations supported - Export and import of configurations - Supports Managed App Configuration, which allows users to configure Glink remotely through Mobile Device Management (MDM) - Optional password to access configurations - Optional auto-connect and auto-login at startup - Optional use of double-tap as Enter/Transmit - Configurable scroll-back buffer contains history of your host session - Print or e-mail host print data - Print or e-mail terminal emulation content or scroll-back buffer content - Zoom and scroll as the Safari browser - Dynamic zoom to cursor position - Blinking attribute supported - Blinking cursor supported - Two finger swipe gesture to move cursor - Tap and hold to open Mail with e-mail address on screen - Supports external Bluetooth keyboards and barcode scanners
Viewer3D
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Powerful 3D Visualization. Absolute Privacy. Viewer3D is a high-performance, fully offline tool engineered for professionals, designers, and 3D printing enthusiasts. View, inspect, and interact with your models instantly—without cloud uploads or data privacy concerns. Why Choose Viewer3D? 100% Offline & Secure: Your intellectual property never leaves your device. No internet required, no tracking, and zero data collection. Zero Storage Overhead: Using advanced in-place file access, Viewer3D opens models directly without creating redundant copies, saving your device’s storage. Industry-Grade 3MF Support: Fully compatible with multi-color models and plate layouts from popular 3D printing slicers. Immersive AR Experience: Bring your designs into the real world. Visualize models in your physical environment with high-precision Augmented Reality. Key Features: Multi-Color 3MF Management: Seamlessly render multi-part 3MF files. Customize filament colors directly within the app to preview your final print. Intuitive Gesture Control: Optimized spatial navigation with fluid two-finger panning and pinch-to-zoom for precise inspection. Seamless Integration: Open 3D models instantly via the "Share" menu from Files, Mail, or any other app. Supported Formats: Comprehensive support for STL, PLY, OBJ, 3MF, STEP, and 3DM. What’s Next? (Our Roadmap): We are constantly evolving! Upcoming features include: • Enhanced STEP Support: Read and manage individual parts/assemblies. • Professional Tools: Section views, Material settings, and Exploded views. Support & Feature Requests: apple@everver.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Viewer3D at $0.99 against Glink VT's $9.99. Viewer3D also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 5 months). Glink VT's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On 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
Glink VT costs $9.99 and Viewer3D $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Glink VT ships an update every 5 months, Viewer3D every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Glink VT | Viewer3D |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 | $0.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 62 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Gallagher & Robertson AS | 北京秤鑫科技有限公司 |
In-app purchases
Glink VT
No in-app purchases
Viewer3D
No in-app purchases









