Comparison

IGES Browser with Vulkan vs Obloid

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

Head to head
About

IGES Browser with Vulkan

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The IGESBrowser is a browser for watching CAD documents storaged as IGES or STEP format, It Contains the following features: • based Vulkan API provied more performance to rendering complex CAD scene. • used PBR lighting model, allowing users to switch environment lighting. • created by Document-Based app model, providing a thumbnail system. about IGES: The Initial Graphics Exchange Specification (IGES) is a vendor-neutral file format that allows the digital exchange of information among computer-aided design (CAD) systems. It's an ASCII-based textual format. about STEP: ISO 10303 is an ISO standard for the computer-interpretable representation and exchange of product manufacturing information. It is an ASCII-based format. Its official title is: Automation systems and integration — Product data representation and exchange. It is known informally as "STEP", which stands for "Standard for the Exchange of Product model data". ISO 10303 can represent 3D objects in Computer-aided design (CAD) and related information.

About

Obloid

Effortlessly create high-quality 3D models and printables from text prompts, images, or photos. This AI-powered tool generates .glb, .stl, and .obj files in seconds, requiring no prior modeling experience. Ideal for game developers, artists, and hobbyists looking to bring their ideas to life.

Highlights
  • AI-powered 3D model generation
  • Create from text prompts, images, or photos
  • Generates .glb, .stl, and .obj files
  • No prior modeling experience needed
  • Supports game objects, characters, avatars, and more
  • View and export 3D models
Features
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Obloid turns sketches, text prompts and photos into 3D printable models, then gives you the tools to customize, fix and cut them for your printer. Export STL, 3MF, OBJ or GLB, ready for your slicer. AI TOOLS • Sketch to 3D: draw a doodle on the canvas and get a colored 3D model back. • AI Model Generator: describe a figure, animal or prop, or attach a reference image. Sculpted mode makes characters and figures. Parametric mode makes exact parts with real sizes. • CAD Agent: describe a part, then refine it message by message. • AI Part Splitter: split a model into separate parts you can print one by one. PRINTABLE GENERATORS Pick a maker, adjust it with sliders and watch it update in 3D. No AI credits needed. • Keychains and pet tags • Nameplates and 3D text • Photo bookmarks and photo puzzles • Hinged boxes with dividers • 3D QR codes and cookie cutters • Phone stands, desk clamps, hanging planters and spinning tops UTILITIES • STL Cutter: too big for your print bed? Draw a seam, add connectors and export the parts. • STL Repair: fix non-manifold meshes before you slice. • Make Mesh Printable: rebuild broken meshes into a closed STL. • Color 3MF Splitter: split a painted multi-color 3MF into separate color parts. • 3D Print Timelapse: turn sliced G-code into a layer-by-layer build video. • Converters: turn PLY files, 3D Gaussian splats and point clouds into printable STL. EXPORT Export STL, 3MF, OBJ or GLB. Multi-color models export as a 3MF with filament slots assigned, or as one STL per color. Made for makers, 3D printing hobbyists, teachers, students and designers who want to print their ideas without learning CAD. AI tools run on credits. Obloid Pro includes fresh credits every renewal. You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. • Weekly Auto-renewable Subscription • Yearly Auto-renewable Subscription • Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. • Current subscription may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase • Privacy policy and terms of use: https://agreement.obloid.limitnil.com

Screenshots

IGES Browser with Vulkan3 screens
Obloid4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Obloid at Free against IGES Browser with Vulkan's $2.99. Obloid also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). IGES Browser with Vulkan'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

Obloid is free to download; IGES Browser with Vulkan costs $2.99 up front. Obloid sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days. IGES Browser with Vulkan asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

IGES Browser with Vulkan ships an update every 2 months, Obloid monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
IGES Browser with Vulkan versus Obloid: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIGES Browser with VulkanObloid
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating—3.6 (77 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—13.6% of reviews
Number of ratings—77 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size297 MB108 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer海宁 徐Prabhkirat Singh

In-app purchases

None

IGES Browser with Vulkan

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Obloid

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly$3.997 Days
  • Weekly$6.997 Days
  • Monthly$12.991 Month
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  • Monthly$19.991 Month
  • Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is IGES Browser with Vulkan free?
IGES Browser with Vulkan costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Obloid free?
Obloid is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do IGES Browser with Vulkan or Obloid have ads?
Obloid shows ads; IGES Browser with Vulkan does not.
Which is updated more often, IGES Browser with Vulkan or Obloid?
IGES Browser with Vulkan ships an update every 2 months, and Obloid monthly. Most recently, IGES Browser with Vulkan was updated on October 9, 2026 and Obloid on October 7, 2026.

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