Comparison

Khronos glTF Viewer vs Sablesync Q

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

Sablesync Q

View USDZ 3D files directly on your iPhone. Experience augmented reality with your 3D models without needing complex software. This app makes 3D file viewing accessible to everyone.

Highlights
  • USDZ file viewing
  • Augmented reality experience
  • iPhone and iPad support
  • Simple 3D model interaction
Features
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3D viewers are now made accessible for all your USDZ files to experience on your iPhone.

Screenshots

Khronos glTF Viewer4 screens
Sablesync Q3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sablesync Q at 5.0 against Khronos glTF Viewer's 4.3. Khronos glTF Viewer's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 26.1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sablesync Q holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Khronos glTF Viewer versus Sablesync Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKhronos glTF ViewerSablesync Q
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better1
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB1 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Khronos Group, Inc.Azhar Amir Kimanje

Customer experience

Khronos glTF Viewer

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Sablesync Q

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Khronos glTF Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Sablesync Q

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Khronos glTF Viewer free?
Khronos glTF Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sablesync Q free?
Sablesync Q is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Khronos glTF Viewer or Sablesync Q?
Sablesync Q is rated higher. Khronos glTF Viewer averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Sablesync Q averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Khronos glTF Viewer or Sablesync Q have ads?
Neither Khronos glTF Viewer nor Sablesync Q shows ads.

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