Khronos glTF Viewer vs GLB
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.
GLB
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GLB is an app that generates high quality 3D .glb and .stl models from simple text descriptions or images, directly from your phone. Whether you're a designer, game developer, maker, or hobbyist, GLB makes 3D creation fast, accessible, and simple. This app is licensed, not sold, to you and is subject to Apple's Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Khronos glTF Viewer at none against GLB's 5. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. GLB sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per 7 days. Khronos glTF Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Khronos glTF Viewer | GLB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Khronos Group, Inc. | Yusuf Baha Erarslan |
In-app purchases
Khronos glTF Viewer
No in-app purchases
GLB
- Weekly Subscription$9.997 Days
- Monthly Subscription$29.991 Month
- 3 Credits$6.99
- 10 Credits$19.99
- 30 Credits$49.99









