Comparison

ELEGOO Matrix vs 3D File Viewer

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

Head to head
About

ELEGOO Matrix

This app provides remote control and monitoring for 3D printers, supporting both SLA/DLP and FDM models. Manage your printing tasks, view history, and sync data across devices for efficient 3D printing management.

Highlights
  • Remote print control (start, pause, stop)
  • Real-time print monitoring
  • Print history logs
  • Support for SLA/DLP and FDM printers
  • Multi-device management
  • Cloud sync for records and settings
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ELEGOO Matrix App is an all-in-one smart app designed for ELEGOO 3D printers. It supports both Resin and FDM printers, helping you connect and manage printers, discover models, control print jobs remotely, monitor print progress, view print history, and respond to printing issues with ease. With the app, you can easily connect and manage your printers, browse a wide range of free models in the Nexprint model library, discover creative content and practical print ideas, and start print jobs quickly. During printing, the app lets you check real-time progress, remaining time, and printer status. If a printer issue occurs or a print job is interrupted, the app will notify you promptly so you can identify and resolve issues faster. Key Features: 1. Connect and control ELEGOO Resin and FDM 3D printers 2. Start, pause, and stop print jobs remotely 3. Monitor real-time print progress, remaining time, and printer status 4. Receive timely alerts for printer issues and print errors to help you quickly identify what went wrong 5. Explore the Nexprint model library to discover, save, and print your favorite 3D models 6. Automatically record print history for easy review, reuse, and troubleshooting Supported Printers: Centauri 2, Centauri Carbon 2, Jupiter 2, Saturn 4 Ultra 16K, Saturn 4 Ultra, Mars 5 Ultra.

About

3D File Viewer

Quickly view and inspect 3D model files like STL, OBJ, and PLY. Offers a clean preview with gesture controls and detailed model information. Export images or different mesh formats for sharing.

Highlights
  • Preview STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, and ZIP files
  • Rotate, move, and scale models
  • Solid, edge, and transparent display modes
  • View presets (front, top, side, isometric)
  • Check model details (bounds, face count, volume)
  • Export PNG, OBJ, DAE, and DXF files
Features
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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/

Screenshots

ELEGOO Matrix4 screens
3D File Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 3D File Viewer at 5.0 against ELEGOO Matrix's 2.4. ELEGOO Matrix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (147 vs 2). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. 3D File Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ELEGOO Matrix asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

3D File Viewer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ELEGOO Matrix has 147 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ELEGOO Matrix ships an update fortnightly, 3D File Viewer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ELEGOO Matrix versus 3D File Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterELEGOO Matrix3D File Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (147 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings147 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size151 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer深圳市智能派科技有限公司Jean Papke

Customer experience

ELEGOO Matrix

All ratings133 ratings
Positive29.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative64.7%
Written reviews182 reviews
Positive18.7%
Neutral11.5%
Negative69.8%

3D File Viewer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ELEGOO Matrix

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

3D File Viewer

One-time1
  • PrintPeek Pro$3.99

Questions

Is ELEGOO Matrix free?
ELEGOO Matrix 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, ELEGOO Matrix or 3D File Viewer?
3D File Viewer is rated higher. ELEGOO Matrix averages 2.4 out of 5 from 147 ratings, while 3D File Viewer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do ELEGOO Matrix or 3D File Viewer have ads?
Neither ELEGOO Matrix nor 3D File Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ELEGOO Matrix or 3D File Viewer?
ELEGOO Matrix ships an update fortnightly, and 3D File Viewer every 5 weeks. Most recently, ELEGOO Matrix was updated on November 4, 2026 and 3D File Viewer on October 31, 2026.

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