Khronos glTF Viewer vs Bollard Buddy
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.
Bollard Buddy
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Bollard Buddy is an augmented reality tool for imagining safer, greener streets. Aim your iPhone at any outdoor space and place virtual bollards, traffic cones, planters, benches, and other street furniture directly onto real surfaces. Move and rotate objects with simple gestures, then capture photos to share with neighbors, community groups, or local officials. Use it to: - Visualize traffic-calming proposals before they're built - Mock up bike lane protection, parklets, or pedestrian plazas - Build a case for street improvements with realistic, in-context imagery - Save and revisit your designs across devices via the cloud gallery (free 3DStreet account) Bollard Buddy is part of the 3DStreet project, which helps citizens and planners design better streets.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Khronos glTF Viewer at 16.0 against Bollard Buddy's 18.0. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Khronos glTF Viewer | Bollard Buddy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (6 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 6 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | The Khronos Group, Inc. | Kieran Farr |
In-app purchases
Khronos glTF Viewer
No in-app purchases
Bollard Buddy
No in-app purchases
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