3D File Viewer vs Bear Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
3D File Viewer
Easily open and explore 3D model files on your iPhone or iPad. Supports over 20 popular formats, offering smooth viewing with intuitive touch controls. Ideal for designers, engineers, architects, and students working with 3D data.
- Supports over 20 3D file formats
- Fast and smooth 3D file viewing
- Zoom, rotate, and pan with touch controls
- Open files from Files app or other apps
- Lightweight and easy to use
- No account required
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3D File Viewer is the easiest way to open and view 3D model files on your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're a designer, engineer, architect, or student, this app helps you explore 3D files anytime, anywhere. Supports over 20 popular 3D file formats: STL Viewer OBJ Viewer FBX Viewer GLTF Viewer PLY Viewer 3DS Viewer DAE Viewer STP STEP Viewer IGES Viewer IFC Viewer 3MF Viewer AMF Viewer BIM Viewer BREP Viewer FCSTD Viewer 3DM Viewer OFF Viewer WRL Viewer Key features: Fast and smooth 3D file viewing Zoom, rotate, and pan with touch controls Open files from Files, or any other app Lightweight and easy to use No account required Perfect for CAD users, 3D printing enthusiasts, and anyone working with 3D files. Download 3D File Viewer today and start viewing your models instantly. Removing ads requires a subscription, here is terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Bear Control
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Boreal Bruin Control is the app offered by Boreal Bruin for monitoring your tank. You'll stay informed about the level of your tank and also be able to see an approximate date for when it will be emptied.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Bear Control at none against 3D File Viewer's 4. 3D File Viewer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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
Both are free to download. 3D File Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Bear Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
3D File Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, Bear Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 3D File Viewer | Bear Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (53 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 53 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 44 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Andeesh Mehdi Syed | luis tejados |
In-app purchases
3D File Viewer
- Remove Ads - Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Remove Ads - Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
- Remove Ads - Lifetime$29.99
- Remove Ads$29.99
Bear Control
No in-app purchases
