Comparison

eDrawings Pro vs 3D Model Viewer

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

Head to head
About

eDrawings Pro

This app allows users to view and collaborate on 2D and 3D CAD files, including native SolidWorks and DWG formats. It offers tools for measurement, annotation, and dynamic cross-section views. Augmented reality features enable visualization of 3D models in real-world contexts.

Highlights
  • View native SolidWorks, eDrawings, DWG, and DXF files
  • Augmented Reality (AR) visualization
  • Dynamic cross-section views
  • Measurement tools
  • Markup and annotation capabilities
  • Share marked-up files via email
Features
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eDrawings® Pro is the professional 2D and 3D CAD collaboration app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch that can view native SolidWorks® files (part, assembly, drawings), eDrawings files and DraftSight® (DWG™, DXF™) files. You can easily view models and access configurations, drawing sheets, and exploded views for eDrawings files published from SolidWorks and all other supported CAD software. Markup! Measure! Section! eDrawings® Pro takes you to the next level of 2D and 3D collaboration with more functionality, including dynamic cross section views, measurements, markups & annotations and the unique ability to share it all by email! eDrawings includes Augmented Reality (AR). This allows you to view your 3D models in 1:1 scale into the real world. By simply activating the device’s camera, you can bring your virtual 3D designs in a real context and see them in situ, sitting on your desk or on your conference room table or even in the palm of your hand, through your iPad, Pad mini, iPhone or iPod Touch’s screen. Move around the room and see your design from any perspective. With an intuitive user interface, eDrawings® Pro enables you to dynamically view cross sections of your models in XY, YZ, or ZX directions from both sides and easily drag the cross section plane on screen or with a convenient slider. You can also measure distances in your designs, with easy-to-use selection filters for faces, edges, vertices and holes. With eDrawings® Pro you can create markups on your drawings, including text notes, freehand notations, dimensions, cross-section views, photos and camera snapshots. You can share your marked up eDrawings files with others for review and further comments. All markups with history are saved within the eDrawings file. Features: * Intuitive and easy-to-use user interface * Visualize your 3D models in real context with Augmented Reality (AR) * Open 3D (EASM, EPRT, SLDASM, SLDPRT, IGES, IGS, JT, STEP, STP, IFC), 2D (EDRW, SLDDRW, DWG, DXF) and associated files from any source: email attachments, cloud storage services (Dropbox™, SkyDrive®, Google Drive, YouSendIt®, and others), web and FTP sites, networks, and iTunes® File Sharing. * Zoom, pan, and rotate your 3D and 2D CAD data using multi-touch * Browse your assembly components tree, model configurations and drawing sheets * Hide, show, or make components transparent * Select View mode: standard orthogonal views, shaded with edges, perspective view * Play animated 3D standard views as well as 2D drawing views * View your designs in full screen and double tap to fit it on screen * Double tap zooms to drawing views * Markup your designs and send to others and read others’ markups * Measure your design data * View cross sections of your 3D designs, even in AR mode * Adapt the scale of your 3D model in AR mode * Freeze the background in AR mode with viewpoint lock to prolong AR experience without holding up your device. * Sample files included For more information, visit: http://www.edrawingsviewer.com

About

3D Model Viewer

View and interact with various 3D model formats in both AR and 3D modes. This intuitive tool supports local and cloud documents, custom backgrounds, and shadow casting. Easily import models via multiple methods and share your creations.

Highlights
  • AR and 3D viewing modes
  • Supports numerous 3D file formats
  • Local and cloud document integration
  • Customizable backgrounds and shadows
  • Model information display (size, volume, etc.)
  • Multiple import and sharing options
Features
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An advanced 3D model viewer for viewing all kinds of 3D models. Featuring AR viewing, custom rotation pivot and exploded assembly view. Preview mesh models including OBJ, STL, STP, DAE, PLY and Blend, supporting rendering, animation playback, 3D printing and model data inspection. Features 1. Support AR and 3D viewing modes. 2. Customizable background and environment lighting. 3. Animation preview for GLB, GLTF, FBX and more formats. 4. Real-time shadow casting. 5. Local & cloud document management (iCloud, DropBox, etc.). 6. Set custom rotation pivot point for model viewing. 7. Exploded view function to separate assembly parts. 8. Wide format support: STP, STEP, BERP, IGES, 3DS, OBJ, GLB, GLTF, STL, SLC, 3MF, PLY, OFF, DAE, Blend, FBX, USDZ, MD2, MD3, MD5, MDL, MS3D, DXF, X Read packaged archives containing models, MTL files and textures: ZIP, RAR. 9. Multiple import ways: iTunes File Sharing, AirDrop, iCloud, email attachments, web download. 10. File sharing via AirDrop or Email. 11. Capture, share and save screenshots. 12. Auto rotation and full-screen viewing mode. 13. Display model metrics: dimensions, volume, surface area, vertex count and triangle count. 14. Folder management in the file browser. If you have any suggestions or questions, please email belighten@gmail.com. Thank you for your support!

Screenshots

eDrawings Pro3 screens
3D Model Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 3D Model Viewer at Free against eDrawings Pro's $9.99. 3D Model Viewer also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.1) and review sentiment (59% vs 25%). eDrawings Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

3D Model Viewer is free to download; eDrawings Pro costs $9.99 up front. 3D Model Viewer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. eDrawings Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D Model Viewer holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 3D Model Viewer has 328 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of eDrawings Pro's written reviews are positive against 59% of 3D Model Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

eDrawings Pro ships an update every 3 months, 3D Model Viewer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
eDrawings Pro versus 3D Model Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametereDrawings Pro3D Model Viewer
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating2.1 (26 ratings)4.2 (328 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.2% of reviews59.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26328 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
Best chart rank#65 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size193 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDassault Systemes SolidWorks Corporation健 钟

Customer experience

eDrawings Pro

All ratings26 ratings
Positive19.2%
Neutral7.7%
Negative73.1%
Written reviews274 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral13.9%
Negative60.9%

3D Model Viewer

All ratings328 ratings
Positive78.7%
Neutral2.7%
Negative18.6%
Written reviews103 reviews
Positive59.2%
Neutral3.9%
Negative36.9%

User reviews

eDrawings Pro

From 26 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👁️ Effective 3D model viewer for on-the-go
  • 📱 Intuitive touch controls and gestures
  • 🎨 Augmented reality presentation capabilities
  • 📊 Useful for client demonstrations
  • ✏️ Markup and annotation tools

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent app crashes and instability
  • 💾 Cannot open large files (>10MB)
  • ⏳ Extremely slow rendering performance
  • 🚫 File opening failures and loading issues
  • 🔌 High memory consumption

3D Model Viewer

From 328 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great for viewing 3D models
  • 🚀 Fast model loading
  • 🔒 Supports many file formats

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and errors
  • 💸 Intrusive ads and paywalls
  • 🤯 Difficult to use interface
  • 🚫 Cannot open large files without paying

Bugs and requests

eDrawings Pro

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App crashes when opening files larger than 10MB
  • STEP files fail to open in recent versions
  • Files stuck in loading state indefinitely
  • App crashes when zooming or rotating large assemblies
  • Memory warnings with adequate device storage
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  • Measurement tool fails to select correct components
  • AR mode camera not functioning properly
  • File import from Google Drive and cloud services broken
  • App crashes on startup with certain iOS versions
  • Rotation and zoom controls behave erratically
  • Cross-section view markup functionality broken
  • SLDDRW files cause immediate crashes
  • Incompatibility with SolidWorks 2019+ files
  • Text displays as gibberish in newer SolidWorks versions
  • App crashes when opening files from cloud storage
  • Explode function greyed out or non-functional
  • AR mode becomes unstable at low viewing angles

Requested features

17 requests
  • Motion studies support
  • Part movement/manipulation in assemblies
  • Display state and configuration management
  • Exploded view functionality
  • AR without marker requirement
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  • Dropbox and cloud storage integration
  • File folder organization system
  • Layer control for 2D drawings
  • Dimension editing in sketches
  • Weight and mass property display
  • Export to PDF and other formats
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Direct file import from cloud services
  • Search functionality for loaded models
  • Support for additional file formats (STEP, IGES, 3DXML)
  • Chinese character font support
  • Faster SolidWorks version compatibility updates

3D Model Viewer

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to delete models
  • Cannot open .3mf and .glb files
  • Texture and shading issues with some models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more 3D file formats
  • Improve model rendering quality
  • Implement better file management options
  • Provide more customization and control over model view

In-app purchases

None

eDrawings Pro

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

3D Model Viewer

One-time5
  • Remove Ads$1.99
  • Model & Screenshot Output$1.99
  • Background from Album$1.99
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  • Large File Model$1.99
  • All Features$5.99

Questions

Is eDrawings Pro free?
eDrawings Pro costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is 3D Model Viewer free?
3D Model Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, eDrawings Pro or 3D Model Viewer?
3D Model Viewer is rated higher. eDrawings Pro averages 2.1 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while 3D Model Viewer averages 4.2 from 328 ratings.
Do eDrawings Pro or 3D Model Viewer have ads?
3D Model Viewer shows ads; eDrawings Pro does not.
Which is updated more often, eDrawings Pro or 3D Model Viewer?
eDrawings Pro ships an update every 3 months, and 3D Model Viewer every 3 weeks. Most recently, eDrawings Pro was updated on September 22, 2026 and 3D Model Viewer on September 21, 2026.

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