Comparison

Solid Edge Mobile Viewer vs 3d Scanner App™

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

Head to head
About

Solid Edge Mobile Viewer

View and share 3D models and 2D drawings from design software on your iPad. Collaborate on-site, store data locally for portability, and email images directly from the device. Get started quickly with sample files.

Highlights
  • View 3D parts, assemblies, and 2D drawings
  • Rotate, pan, and zoom with touch gestures
  • Show/hide model bodies and assembly components
  • Save and email images of current views
  • Offline model viewing
  • Create mobile-ready viewing files
Features
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The Solid Edge Mobile Viewer allows you to interactively view 3D models and 2D drawings created in Solid Edge design software. This free app lets you view and share designs anywhere at any time on your iPad. • Collaborate design ideas on-site with customers and suppliers • Model viewing data is stored in the iPad for complete portability • Create and e-mail images directly from the iPad • Simple to use with familiar touch-screen capabilities • Get started faster with supplied sample files • Create mobile ready SEV viewing files from Solid Edge (version ST5 or later) FEATURES - Free app to view 3D parts, assemblies and 2D drawings created in Solid Edge - Show / Hide model bodies, assembly components, dimensions, and annotations - Rotate, Pan, and Zoom using single or multi-touch interaction - Hide single or multiple assembly components - Scroll across multiple sheets in drawings - Save images of the current view for e-mail - Filename information displayed optionally

About

3d Scanner App™

Transform your device into a powerful 3D scanner using LIDAR or TrueDepth technology. Capture spaces and objects in full-color 3D, edit scans, and share them in various popular formats for professional workflows or personal projects.

Highlights
  • LIDAR and TrueDepth scanning
  • Full-color 3D capture
  • Multiple export formats (OBJ, GLTF, STL, etc.)
  • Geo-referenced LAS export for GIS
  • On-device editing tools
  • Augmented reality viewing
  • Photo Mode for detailed models
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Transform your device into a powerful 3D scanner using LIDAR or TrueDepth technology. 3D Scanner app, downloaded by 11+ Million users, effortlessly makes you capture spaces and objects in full-color 3D and explore them in stunning, high-quality detail. Easily share your 3D scans Share your 3D models via iMessage or AR QuickLook in USDZ format, or export them in popular formats like OBJ, GLTF, GLB, DAE, and STL. Export in advanced formats Beyond standard exports, you can save your models as raw point clouds (PTS, PCD, PLY, XYZ, LAS) or floor plan images in DXF format, giving you full flexibility for professional workflows. Seamless integration with professional software Export geo-referenced LAS point clouds to GIS tools like ArcGIS or transfer raw scan data (including photos) to photogrammetry software such as Pix4D or Reality Capture. Edit directly on your device Refine, crop, and perfect your scans directly on your device for maximum control and precision. Accurate scans for any space or object Capture your home, garden, or any environment in 3D with LIDAR support. Easily import your scans into 3D modeling software like Blender, 3ds Max, SketchUp, Maya, and more. Use RoomPlan mode for quick floor plans, or TrueDepth mode for smaller, detailed objects. Capture ultra-detailed scans with Photo Mode Leverage our advanced "Photo Mode" to create highly detailed models using Apple’s Object Capture photogrammetry API. Intuitive sharing and measuring tools Share your 3D models effortlessly with the new "Share to Web" feature. Measure your scans with a virtual ruler or create bounding boxes to precisely calculate dimensions such as width, length, and height. Discover the power of the LIDAR sensor Transform your device into a real-time LIDAR scanner and unlock next-level accuracy and detail. View your scans in AR Visualize all your saved scans in an immersive augmented reality viewer for a truly interactive experience. 3D Scanner App is the perfect companion to Sweet Home 3D, enabling you to design, capture, and visualize your dream home with precision and ease. Its 3D scanning technology is supported in Sweet Home 3D, as the generated models can be easily imported and integrated into your projects. Subscribe to access to premium app features; subscription details are the following: - Length: weekly, yearly - Your payment will be charged to your iTunes Account as soon as you confirm your purchase - You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal from your Account Settings after the purchase - Your subscription will renew automatically, unless you turn off auto-renew at least 24 hours before the end of the current period - The cost of renewal will be charged to your account in the 24 hours prior to the end of the current period - When canceling a subscription, your subscription will stay active until the end of the period. Auto-renewal will be disabled, but the current subscription will not be refunded - Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when purchasing a subscription 3D Scanner App has been developed by Laan Labs Consulting, a company specialized in AR, CV, and ML algorithms. Visit https://labs.laan.com/ to learn more about Laan Labs Consulting. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

3d Scanner App™4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3d Scanner App™ at 4.5 against Solid Edge Mobile Viewer's 3.0. 3d Scanner App™ also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 13%) and ratings volume (16K vs 3). Solid Edge Mobile Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. 3d Scanner App™ sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Solid Edge Mobile Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3d Scanner App™ holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3d Scanner App™ has 16K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of Solid Edge Mobile Viewer's written reviews are positive against 46% of 3d Scanner App™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Solid Edge Mobile Viewer ships an update every 3 months, 3d Scanner App™ every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 31, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Solid Edge Mobile Viewer versus 3d Scanner App™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSolid Edge Mobile Viewer3d Scanner App™
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)4.5 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.5% of reviews46.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings316K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.1
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSiemens Industry Software Inc.AI Photo Editor Lab SRL

Customer experience

Solid Edge Mobile Viewer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%

3d Scanner App™

All ratings15,859 ratings
Positive86.8%
Neutral3.9%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews951 reviews
Positive46.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative48.5%

Bugs and requests

Solid Edge Mobile Viewer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

3d Scanner App™

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes when trying to texture or refine scans
  • Scans sometimes become corrupted or lose data
  • Issues with scanning in low light conditions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to retouch or edit scans
  • Improve compatibility with CAD/3D software
  • Introduce more customization options for scanning
  • Provide better documentation and tutorials
  • Add support for measuring distances and volumes

In-app purchases

None

Solid Edge Mobile Viewer

No in-app purchases

8 purchases

3d Scanner App™

Subscriptions8
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium$2.997 Days
  • Weekly premium7 Days trial$4.997 Days
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  • Weekly premium$4.997 Days
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$29.991 Year
  • Yearly premium7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Yearly premium$69.991 Year

Questions

Is Solid Edge Mobile Viewer free?
Solid Edge Mobile Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3d Scanner App™ free?
3d Scanner App™ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Solid Edge Mobile Viewer or 3d Scanner App™?
3d Scanner App™ is rated higher. Solid Edge Mobile Viewer averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while 3d Scanner App™ averages 4.5 from 16K ratings.
Do Solid Edge Mobile Viewer or 3d Scanner App™ have ads?
3d Scanner App™ shows ads; Solid Edge Mobile Viewer does not.
Which is updated more often, Solid Edge Mobile Viewer or 3d Scanner App™?
Solid Edge Mobile Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and 3d Scanner App™ every 4 weeks. Most recently, Solid Edge Mobile Viewer was updated on July 31, 2026 and 3d Scanner App™ on September 25, 2026.

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