Comparison

RubberSource vs STEP Viewer

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

Head to head
About

RubberSource

Features
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RubberSource provides a complete lining system, technical service, material, cement, and repair material. This slide rule contains chemical resistance ratings that have been developed from various sources. The purpose of this data is to help you narrow the choice of materials when selecting the proper liner for your specific needs. For the best recommendations on specifying all your rubber linings, please check with RubberSource’s technical department. Allow a safety margin beyond the most extreme conditions you expect. Wear due to abrasion, impact, and temperature extremes.

About

STEP Viewer

Features
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STEP Viewer opens STEP (.step, .stp) CAD files in 3D on your phone. No desktop CAD software needed. Everything is free. There are no in-app purchases. Credits only skip the ad; without credits you can still open every file after watching a short ad. Key features * Open .step and .stp files straight from your file manager - just tap the file * Measure your model: a bounding box with all three side lengths, in mm or m * Six fixed views (front, right, back, left, top, bottom), plus pinch to zoom, pan and rotate * Save the converted model as GLB whenever you need it * Large files show the estimated time and memory before conversion starts, and progress while it runs * If a file cannot be opened, the app tells you why instead of failing silently * Available in 12 languages, following your device settings Supported formats * Input: .stp, .step (STEP AP203, AP214) * Output: .glb (glTF Binary) How to use 1. Tap a .step file in your file manager, or open the app and tap the folder icon 2. Wait for the conversion - large files show progress and an estimate 3. Drag to rotate, pinch to zoom, tap the view button to switch sides License This app uses Open CASCADE Technology (LGPL-2.1). https://www.opencascade.com For questions or bug reports, please contact us by email.

Screenshots

RubberSource4 screens
STEP Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: STEP Viewer at every 5 days against RubberSource's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

RubberSource ships an update every 3 weeks, STEP Viewer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
RubberSource versus STEP Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRubberSourceSTEP Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.3 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size23 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAvanaire Design, LLCSmart Cube Labs Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

RubberSource

No in-app purchases

None

STEP Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RubberSource free?
RubberSource is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STEP Viewer free?
STEP Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RubberSource or STEP Viewer have ads?
Neither RubberSource nor STEP Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RubberSource or STEP Viewer?
RubberSource ships an update every 3 weeks, and STEP Viewer every 5 days. Most recently, RubberSource was updated on September 30, 2026 and STEP Viewer on September 17, 2026.

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