Snapmaker vs 3D File Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Snapmaker
Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely. Start prints, capture time-lapses, and access tutorials and support directly from your mobile device.
- Remote printer control
- Real-time monitoring
- Remote printing initiation
- Time-lapse video recording
- Access knowledge base
- Contact support
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A mobile app designed specifically for Snapmaker 3D printers. - Remote Printer Control: Monitor and control your 3D printer and print jobs anytime, anywhere. - Remote Monitoring: Watch and capture every printing moment in real time. - Remote Printing: Access files stored locally on your printer and start prints with just a tap. - Time-Lapse Recording: Create time-lapse videos to record and share your printing moments. - Knowledge Base: Browse tutorials and troubleshooting guides anytime. - Contact Support: Need help? Reach out to us directly through the Snapmaker App. Our team is ready to assist. We value every user’s feedback and ideas, and we’re committed to growing together with you. Learn more at www.snapmaker.com
3D File Viewer
Quickly view and inspect 3D model files like STL, OBJ, and PLY. Rotate, scale, and switch display modes for detailed examination. Export clean images or mesh formats for sharing.
- Preview STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, and ZIP 3D models
- Rotate, move, and scale models with gestures
- Solid, edge, and transparent display modes
- Front, top, side, and isometric view presets
- Check model details (bounds, size, faces, volume)
- Export PNG previews, OBJ, DAE, DXF files
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PrintPeek is a fast, private viewer for STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, and ZIP 3D model files. Open a model from Files, Mail, Safari, AirDrop, or the share sheet, then inspect it with a clean 3D preview. PrintPeek is designed for short maker workflows: preview the model, check the basic details, export a clean image or mesh format, and move on. Main features: - Preview STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, and supported models inside ZIP files - Rotate, move, and scale models with simple gestures - Switch between solid, edge, and transparent display modes - Use front, top, side, and isometric view presets - Check bounds, file size, face count, surface area, and volume - Export PNG previews, OBJ, DAE, and DXF files - Save PNG previews to Photos - Works locally with no account, ads, or cloud upload PrintPeek is intentionally focused. It is not a CAD editor, slicer, mesh repair tool, or printer control app. It is built for quickly checking and sharing 3D model files on iPhone and iPad. The free version opens smaller files. PrintPeek Pro is a one-time unlock for larger files and export features. ----- Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 3D File Viewer at 5.0 against Snapmaker's 2.9. Snapmaker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (43 vs 1). On price, ads 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. 3D File Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Snapmaker asks for nothing beyond the download.
3D File Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snapmaker has 43 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Snapmaker ships an update every 4 weeks, 3D File Viewer every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Snapmaker | 3D File Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.9 (43 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 43 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | snapmaker | Jean Papke |
Customer experience
Snapmaker
3D File Viewer
In-app purchases
Snapmaker
No in-app purchases
3D File Viewer
- PrintPeek Pro$2.99
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