Comparison

PicColla vs Open3D

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

Head to head
About

PicColla

Features
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PicColla — Turn Photos into Artistic Collages Smart Photo Collage Multiple layouts: Grids, freestyle, shapes & custom templates AI-powered design: Auto-matching colors & optimal arrangements Advanced Editing Customize backgrounds, borders, spacing for unique styles Add text, stickers, and filters to personalize collages Seamless Sharing High-resolution exports for Instagram, Facebook, and more One-tap sharing to show off your PicColla creations Your Memories, Beautifully Arranged Whether it's travel moments, parties, or daily snapshots, PicColla transforms your photos into art

About

Open3D

Instantly view and inspect a wide range of 3D file formats directly on your device. Offers AR viewing, 3D printing readiness checks, and detailed model specifications without requiring an account or cloud upload.

Highlights
  • Supports over 15 3D file formats
  • Augmented Reality (AR) viewing via Apple Quick Look
  • 3D printing readiness checks (manifold, overhangs, wall thickness)
  • On-device processing, no cloud upload required
  • Detailed model specifications (triangle count, bounding box)
  • Export between GLB and STL formats
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Open3D Viewer is the fastest free 3D model viewer for STL, GLB, OBJ, FBX, STEP, DXF, USDZ, PLY, 3MF, GLTF, IGES, DAE and 3DS files. Open any 3D file in seconds, view it in AR with Apple Quick Look, and check it for 3D printing — no account, no sign-up, no cloud upload. Your files never leave your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're a 3D-printing hobbyist checking an STL before slicing, a 3D artist previewing a GLB or FBX, or a CAD user opening a STEP or DXF, Open3D Viewer opens it instantly — without the paywalls and login screens other 3D viewers force on you. SUPPORTED 3D FILE FORMATS • Mesh: STL, GLB, GLTF, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, FBX, DAE, 3DS, USDZ • CAD: STEP / STP, IGES / IGS, DXF Export & convert Turn OBJ, PLY, 3MF, FBX, DAE, 3DS and more into STL for 3D printing or GLB for sharing. Files save straight to your Downloads folder — no extra apps, no online converter, everything happens on-device. A 3D VIEWER THAT DOES THE BASICS RIGHT • Open files from Files, email, downloads, or any "Open with" menu • Smooth orbit, pan and zoom touch controls • Render modes: solid, wireframe, X-ray, textured, matte • Wireframe overlay — see the geometry on top of the rendered surface • Preset camera views (front, side, top, perspective) • Light and dark themes • 5 background colours + 6 HDRI lighting environments (studio, sunset, dawn, dusk, dark, white) • Play built-in animations • View 3D models in AR via Apple Quick Look (USDZ) • Capture a screenshot or a rotating GIF and share it • Recent files with auto-generated thumbnails • Full model specs: triangle count, vertices, materials, textures, bounding box BUILT FOR 3D PRINTING • Print-readiness check: manifold / watertight detection, overhangs, wall thickness • Bed-fit check for popular printers (Bambu A1, Prusa MK4, Ender 3, Bambu X1C) • Rough weight, filament length and cost estimates • Measure distances on the model • Cross-section / clipping plane to inspect interiors • Scale and resize tool • Convert and export between GLB and STL LOCALIZED The interface automatically follows your device language. Currently available in English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese. NO ACCOUNT. NO CLOUD. NO NONSENSE. • No sign-up, ever • 100% on-device. Works offline. • We never read, scan, or upload your files • We don't track which files you open The STL viewer and GLB viewer that makers, 3D artists and engineers actually want: clean, fast, and local. Measurements and print-readiness figures are estimates, not a replacement for a slicer or proper measuring tools. See the in-app Disclaimer. Open3D Viewer is an independent app and is not affiliated with the Open3D open-source library at open3d.org. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Privacy policy: https://open3d.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

PicColla3 screens
Open3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: PicColla at none against Open3D's shown. Open3D's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PicColla ships an update every 2 months, Open3D every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PicColla versus Open3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPicCollaOpen3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.7 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—18 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNumrise LimitedRajesh Konatala

In-app purchases

None

PicColla

No in-app purchases

None

Open3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PicColla free?
PicColla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Open3D free?
Open3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PicColla or Open3D have ads?
Open3D shows ads; PicColla does not.
Which is updated more often, PicColla or Open3D?
PicColla ships an update every 2 months, and Open3D every 2 days. Most recently, PicColla was updated on October 8, 2026 and Open3D on October 8, 2026.

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