OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer vs STEP Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer
Easily view and export 3D OBJ files with this application. It supports OBJ, MTL, and texture files, and allows for intuitive manipulation like rotating, panning, and zooming. Gain insights into your models with detailed information and customize rendering options for a better viewing experience.
- Load OBJ, MTL, and texture files
- Load from ZIP files
- Rotate, pan, and zoom 3D models
- Orthogonal and perspective viewing modes
- View model info (mesh, material, texture count)
- Customizable rendering options (faces, edges, points)
- Clipping plane for interior viewing
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OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer is a great app to quickly view 3D OBJ files. Features: - Loads OBJ, MTL & textures. - Loads from a ZIP file. - Graphic operations for Rotating, panning, zooming. - View your model in Orthogonal or Perspective mode. - Obtain info on the model: mesh count, material count, texture count, bounding box. - Set up rendering options: faces, edges, points, transparency. - Render using a clipping plane (useful for viewing interiors). Please contact us for support or questions: support@boviosoft.com
STEP Viewer
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STEP Viewer at none against OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer's 2. STEP Viewer also leads on ads (none vs shown). OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price 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
Both are free to download. OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. STEP Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer | STEP Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 12.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 13 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Victor Bovio | Smart Cube Labs Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
OBJ & MTL Simple Viewer
- Remove Ads$0.99
- Export to STL, DXF$1.99
STEP Viewer
No in-app purchases
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