Comparison

XML Viewer & XML Editor vs STL File Viewer Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

XML Viewer & XML Editor

Easily open and read XML files on your iPhone with a structured display. Convert XML to PDF, view in table format, and use syntax highlighting for clarity. Offers dark mode and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Open XML files locally or in iCloud
  • Convert XML to PDF
  • Table view for XML data
  • Syntax highlighting
  • Breadcrumb navigation
  • Dark mode support
Features
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XML Viewer - Open .XML Files on iPhone Looking for an easy way to open XML files on your iPhone? This XML Viewer app makes it simple to open and read .XML files with a clean, structured display and rich feature set — from IRS tax forms and XBRL financial reports to RSS feeds, configuration files, and more. Perfect For: ► IRS e-File XML & XBRL tax documents ► SEC EDGAR financial filings in XML/XBRL format ► Health records (HL7, CDA), insurance EOBs ► RSS/Atom feeds, web sitemaps, API responses ► Software config files (plist, SVG, GPX, KML) Features: ► Open .XML Files on iOS – Seamlessly open XML files stored locally or in iCloud. ► PDF Conversion – Convert e-tax forms, invoices, and reports from XML to a readable PDF format. Ideal for IRS submissions and financial filings. ► Table View – Read XML files with attributes and child nodes displayed in an intuitive table format (requires upgrade). ► Syntax Highlighting – View XML files like a pro with syntax highlighting, making it easy to identify tags, attributes, and values. ► Breadcrumb – Easily navigate through complex XML structures with breadcrumbs, ensuring a smooth browsing experience for larger files. ► Dark Mode – Protect your eyes with dark and light theme options, perfect for any lighting condition(requires upgrade). ► Ad-Free Experience – Enjoy a distraction-free environment with no ads for enhanced productivity. Whether you're a developer inspecting API responses, an accountant handling XBRL reports, or just need to read an XML file someone sent you — XML Viewer has you covered. Check out our privacy policy at https://sites.google.com/view/xml-viewer-editor-app/privacy-policy and our terms of use at https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Download XML app now and get confident with XML on iOS!

About

STL File Viewer Pro

Easily view, rotate, and inspect 3D STL files on your iPhone or iPad. Load models instantly from various sources for 3D printing, design review, or engineering inspection.

Highlights
  • Instant STL file loading
  • Full 360° rotation and zoom
  • Sharp detail rendering
  • Light and dark mode support
  • Lightweight and fast performance
  • Open files from Files, email, AirDrop
Features
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View, Rotate & Inspect Your 3D STL Files with Ease! Open any STL file in seconds — no sign-up, no clutter, just your 3D model ready to explore. STL File Viewer lets you load, rotate, zoom, and inspect 3D STL files directly on your iPhone or iPad. Built for speed, it handles everything from small parts to complex models smoothly. Whether you're reviewing jewelry CAD files before production, checking 3D print files for errors, or inspecting engineering designs on the go — this is the fastest way to view STL files on iOS. WHAT YOU GET: Instant file loading — open STL files from Files, email, AirDrop, or any app Full 360° control — rotate, zoom, and pan with intuitive touch gestures Measure STL file distance between 2 points Estimate STL File Weight in different materials Sharp detail rendering Light & dark mode — comfortable viewing anywhere Lightweight & fast — no bloat, no lag BUILT FOR: - 3D printing enthusiasts previewing files before printing - Jewelry designers reviewing CAD models - Engineers and architects inspecting parts on the go - Students and hobbyists exploring 3D models No account required. Just open and view using our simple STL Viewer App. Download now and see your CAD files the way they're meant to be seen. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

XML Viewer & XML Editor4 screens
STL File Viewer Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: STL File Viewer Pro at 4.5 against XML Viewer & XML Editor's 2.0. STL File Viewer Pro also leads on ratings volume (65 vs 2). XML Viewer & XML Editor's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. XML Viewer & XML Editor sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year and STL File Viewer Pro sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

STL File Viewer Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: STL File Viewer Pro has 65 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of XML Viewer & XML Editor's written reviews are positive against 10% of STL File Viewer Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
XML Viewer & XML Editor versus STL File Viewer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXML Viewer & XML EditorSTL File Viewer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (2 ratings)4.5 (65 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews10.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings265 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#64#53 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUtsav ManglaAndeesh Mehdi Syed

Customer experience

XML Viewer & XML Editor

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral5.3%
Negative89.5%

STL File Viewer Pro

All ratings65 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative12.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive10.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative90.0%

In-app purchases

5 purchases

XML Viewer & XML Editor

Subscriptions4
  • All access (Supporter)$9.991 Year
  • All access (Partner)$14.991 Year
  • All access (Visionary+)$19.991 Year
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  • All access (Visionary)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime access (Supporter)$9.99
3 purchases

STL File Viewer Pro

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Ad Free for 1 Year3 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is XML Viewer & XML Editor free?
XML Viewer & XML Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STL File Viewer Pro free?
STL File Viewer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, XML Viewer & XML Editor or STL File Viewer Pro?
STL File Viewer Pro is rated higher. XML Viewer & XML Editor averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while STL File Viewer Pro averages 4.5 from 65 ratings.
Do XML Viewer & XML Editor or STL File Viewer Pro have ads?
STL File Viewer Pro shows ads; XML Viewer & XML Editor does not.
Which is updated more often, XML Viewer & XML Editor or STL File Viewer Pro?
XML Viewer & XML Editor ships an update fortnightly, and STL File Viewer Pro fortnightly. Most recently, XML Viewer & XML Editor was updated on September 24, 2026 and STL File Viewer Pro on September 20, 2026.
Which is more popular, XML Viewer & XML Editor or STL File Viewer Pro?
XML Viewer & XML Editor currently peaks at #64 in the App Store charts, and STL File Viewer Pro at #53. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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