# Snapmaker vs 3D File Viewer

The clearest difference is rating: 3D File Viewer at 5.0 against Snapmaker's 3.0. Snapmaker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (44 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Snapmaker has 44 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Snapmaker ships an update every 4 weeks, 3D File Viewer every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Snapmaker | 3D File Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapmaker/id6670739251/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-file-viewer-printpeek/id6773097802/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **44** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 28.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 82 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [snapmaker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1754946218) | [Jean Papke](https://appshunter.io/developer/1697093770) |

## What reviewers say

### Snapmaker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/snapmaker/id6670739251)

Control and monitor your 3D printer remotely. Start prints, capture time-lapses, and access tutorials and support directly from your mobile device.

**Highlights:** Remote printer control, Real-time monitoring, Remote printing initiation, Time-lapse video recording, Access knowledge base, Contact support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### 3D File Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-file-viewer-printpeek/id6773097802)

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.

**Highlights:** 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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PrintPeek Pro | $3.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Snapmaker free?

Snapmaker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is 3D File Viewer free?

3D File Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Snapmaker or 3D File Viewer?

3D File Viewer is rated higher. Snapmaker averages 3.0 out of 5 from 44 ratings, while 3D File Viewer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Snapmaker or 3D File Viewer have ads?

Neither Snapmaker nor 3D File Viewer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Snapmaker or 3D File Viewer?

Snapmaker ships an update every 4 weeks, and 3D File Viewer every 2 months. Most recently, Snapmaker was updated on October 24, 2026 and 3D File Viewer on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*