Comparison

3D File Viewer vs Viewra 3D

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

About

Viewra 3D

Features
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Viewra 3D is a local-first 3D model viewer designed for private and smooth file viewing. No account registration or cloud upload required. Supports a wide range of 3D and CAD/BIM formats, including 3DM, 3DS, 3MF, AMF, BIM, BREP, DAE, FBX, FCStd, GLTF, IFC, IGES, STEP, STL, OBJ, OFF, PLY, and WRL. * Model Tree Show or hide model nodes by hierarchy to focus on specific structures and parts. * Section View Inspect internal structures and hidden components with interactive sectioning. * Exploded View Separate assembly components for a clearer understanding of part relationships. * Screenshot Export Capture the current view and export high-resolution images for sharing or documentation. * Multi-Format Export Export models to STL, PLY, GLB, OFF, 3DM, BIM, and other 3D formats for easier collaboration and data exchange. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

3D File Viewer3 screens
Viewra 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: 3D File Viewer at every 3 weeks against Viewra 3D's every 2 months. 3D File Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D File Viewer sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Viewra 3D sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D File Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, Viewra 3D every 2 months. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
3D File Viewer versus Viewra 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D File ViewerViewra 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (55 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings55 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB152 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndeesh Mehdi SyedShenzhen Seize Times E-Commerce Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

3D File Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Remove Ads - Monthly3 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Remove Ads - Annual3 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Remove Ads - Lifetime$29.99
  • Remove Ads$29.99
3 purchases

Viewra 3D

Subscriptions2
  • Viewra 3D Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Viewra 3D Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Viewra 3D Pro Lifetime$59.99

Questions

Is 3D File Viewer free?
3D File Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Viewra 3D free?
Viewra 3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do 3D File Viewer or Viewra 3D have ads?
Neither 3D File Viewer nor Viewra 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D File Viewer or Viewra 3D?
3D File Viewer ships an update every 3 weeks, and Viewra 3D every 2 months. Most recently, 3D File Viewer was updated on November 5, 2026 and Viewra 3D on November 5, 2026.

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