Khronos glTF Viewer vs PixVox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- View glTF 3D models
- Augmented reality mode
- Rotate, zoom, and pan models
- Browse and display own glTF files
- Supports PBR and glTF extensions
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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.
PixVox
Transform your photos into detailed 3D voxel models quickly and easily. This app generates voxel creations from images, offering versatile export options for various creative projects. Optimized for performance on recent devices.
- Instant voxel creation from 2D images
- Wide range of export formats (.vox, .ply, .usdz, .stl, etc.)
- Optimized performance on supported devices
- Requires iOS 17 or later
- MagicaVoxel color palette compatibility
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PixVox simplifies the process of voxel modeling, allowing you to create detailed 3D voxel models from your photos or saved images with just a few taps. Imagine capturing an object in the real world and turning it into a voxel-based creation in minutes! Key Features: - Instant Voxel Creation: Generate voxel models easily from any 2D image. However, the subject in the image must clearly stand out from the background. - Versatile Export Options: Export your models in a wide range of formats, including .vox, .ply, .usdz, .stl, .glTF, .dae, .fbx (ASCII), and .obj. Whether you're working on 3D printing, game development, or any other creative project, PixVox has you covered. - Compatibility: Requires iOS 17 or later. - Optimized Performance: Tested for smooth performance on iPhone 12 Pro and 15 Pro models. - MagicaVoxel Note: Exported models adopt the default MagicaVoxel color palette, which may differ slightly from the original image colors within PixVox. Unlock your creativity and bring your voxel models to life with PixVox! Download now and start transforming your photos into 3D masterpieces.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: PixVox at 100% against Khronos glTF Viewer's 50%. PixVox also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2). Khronos glTF Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (6 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PixVox holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Khronos glTF Viewer's written reviews are positive against 100% of PixVox's.
| Parameter | Khronos glTF Viewer | PixVox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | — | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Khronos Group, Inc. | Yasuo Hasegawa |
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Khronos glTF Viewer
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In-app purchases
Khronos glTF Viewer
No in-app purchases
PixVox
No in-app purchases









