Comparison

Khronos glTF Viewer vs Explorer for Sketchfab

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

Head to head
About

Khronos glTF Viewer

View and interact with 3D models in the glTF 2.0 format. Explore sample models with advanced rendering or display your own files. Experience models in augmented reality.

Highlights
  • View glTF 3D models
  • Augmented reality mode
  • Rotate, zoom, and pan models
  • Browse and display own glTF files
  • Supports PBR and glTF extensions
Features
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The Khronos glTF Viewer is an easy-to-use application that lets you view and interact with 3D models in the Khronos glTF 2.0 file format, and includes support for viewing in augmented reality. glTF is the open, industry-standard 3D asset format for the efficient transmission and loading of 3D scenes and models by engines and applications. It is an ISO/IEC International Standard that has become the 3D asset delivery format of choice across the web and real-time applications. Key App Features: • Built-In Sample Models – View sample glTF models showcasing features like physically-based rendering and animation • Object Mode – Rotate, zoom, or pan a 3D model to view it from various angles • AR Mode – Place a 3D model on real-world surfaces with augmented reality • File Browser – Browse and display your own glTF files, including optional integration with iCloud Drive All the features found in the core glTF 2.0 specification are supported, plus a number of glTF extensions, including Physically Based Rendering (PBR) effects such as clearcoat. For a full list of glTF extensions currently supported, please view the GitHub repository. This reference application is an Open Source project supported by the Khronos Group and released under an Apache 2.0 license. Developers are invited to contribute to the ongoing development of the project and provide feedback by raising issues on the GitHub repository. Developers may also create derivative works based on the application, subject to the terms of the Apache 2.0 license.

About

Explorer for Sketchfab

Explore a vast collection of 3D models with interactive previews and augmented reality capabilities. Discover, sort, and experience detailed creations from a large community.

Highlights
  • Explore 3D model collection
  • Interactive previews
  • Augmented Reality (AR) mode
  • Sort by category, popularity, views, likes
  • Unofficial Sketchfab client
Features
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Discover the world of 3D models with Explorer for Sketchfab, an unofficial Sketchfab app from Sozzled. Explore a vast collection, sorted by category, popularity, views, likes, and more. Experience detailed models with interactive previews and go even further with Augmented Reality.

Screenshots

Khronos glTF Viewer4 screens
Explorer for Sketchfab3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Khronos glTF Viewer at Free against Explorer for Sketchfab's $0.99. Khronos glTF Viewer also leads on rating (3.2 vs 2.4) and review sentiment (50% vs 8%). Explorer for Sketchfab's advantage is chart position (#53 vs unranked). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Khronos glTF Viewer is free to download; Explorer for Sketchfab costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Khronos glTF Viewer holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Khronos glTF Viewer's written reviews are positive against 8% of Explorer for Sketchfab's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Khronos glTF Viewer versus Explorer for Sketchfab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKhronos glTF ViewerExplorer for Sketchfab
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better2.4 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better8.3% of reviews
Number of ratings67 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#53 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Vision Pro — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB3 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Khronos Group, Inc.Sozzled LLC

Customer experience

Khronos glTF Viewer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Explorer for Sketchfab

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive8.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative75.0%

In-app purchases

None

Khronos glTF Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Explorer for Sketchfab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Khronos glTF Viewer free?
Khronos glTF Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Explorer for Sketchfab free?
Explorer for Sketchfab costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Khronos glTF Viewer or Explorer for Sketchfab?
Khronos glTF Viewer is rated higher. Khronos glTF Viewer averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Explorer for Sketchfab averages 2.4 from 7 ratings.
Do Khronos glTF Viewer or Explorer for Sketchfab have ads?
Neither Khronos glTF Viewer nor Explorer for Sketchfab shows ads.

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