Comparison

Khronos glTF Viewer vs Kuu3D

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

Kuu3D

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3D data, beautifully and clearly. Kuu3D is a 3D viewer for iPhone and iPad. It supports USDZ, OBJ, STL, glTF / GLB and PLY (point cloud). Open files from the Files app, AirDrop, or the Share sheet of other apps. EASY TO LOOK AT Operate with your fingertips. Rotate with one finger, pan and zoom with two, twist two fingers to tilt, double-tap to show the whole model. Switch between softly shaded MatCap materials to study the form itself. Sky, dusk, night, or sakura: choose a background to suit your mood and your data. Wireframe view to check the flow of the mesh. Drag the circle on screen to change the light direction freely. Change the field of view to adjust perspective. Turntable mode slowly rotates the model so you can take it all in. Grab the toolbar and move it to the top of the screen if you like. HANDY FOR CHECKING See dimensions. The unit is guessed from the file format and can be changed. Get notified when a model's face directions (normals) look reversed. Large files are displayed as smoothly as possible. SIMPLE AND PRIVATE Save your favorite files in the library. No network access. Your files never leave the device, and no personal data is collected. Almost every feature is free. The one-time purchase "Unlock All Features" removes the limits on the turntable (free users get a half turn) and the library size (free users can save 3 files). It is not a subscription. SUPPORTED FORMATS USDZ / USD, OBJ, STL, glTF / GLB, PLY (point cloud) Note: animation playback is not supported.

Screenshots

Khronos glTF Viewer4 screens
Kuu3D2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Khronos glTF Viewer at none against Kuu3D's 1. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Kuu3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Khronos glTF Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Khronos glTF Viewer versus Kuu3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKhronos glTF ViewerKuu3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB14 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperThe Khronos Group, Inc.Hirofumi Tanjo

In-app purchases

None

Khronos glTF Viewer

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Kuu3D

One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$4.99

Questions

Is Khronos glTF Viewer free?
Khronos glTF Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kuu3D free?
Kuu3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Khronos glTF Viewer or Kuu3D have ads?
Neither Khronos glTF Viewer nor Kuu3D shows ads.

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