Comparison

3D Model Viewer & Converter vs STEP Viewer

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

Head to head
About

3D Model Viewer & Converter

This tool allows you to open, view, and convert a wide variety of 3D file formats on your Apple devices. It offers basic editing, cross-sectioning, and exploded views, with options for batch conversion and exporting projected views.

Highlights
  • Import numerous 3D formats
  • Convert between popular 3D formats
  • Basic editing tools
  • Cross-section and exploded views
  • Batch export support
  • Export projected views as SVG
  • Offline functionality
Features
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3D Model Viewer & Converter helps you inspect parts, slice cross sections, generate orthographic views, and export clean results across macOS, iPad, and iPhone. It works offline, keeps your files local, and is built for engineers, makers, designers, and 3D file users who need a lightweight way to review models before converting, exporting, or sharing them. Key Features • Import a wide range of 3D and point cloud formats, including 3MF, STL, FBX, OBJ, GLB, USDZ, MPD/LDR, DAE, TDS, AMF, LAS, PLY, PCD, XYZ, VOX, VTK, VTP, and DXF • Review a model information summary after loading, with quick access to format, file size, object/mesh/point counts, triangles, dimensions, materials, and textures • Inspect internal geometry with XY, XZ, and YZ cross sections, including automatic scan slicing and manual control of slice positions • Use exploded view to separate model components, inspect multipart assemblies more clearly, focus or pin individual parts, and export selected exploded parts to clean 3D files • Generate orthographic projection outputs — including front, top, and right views — in SVG format • Export clean 3D results to STL, OBJ, GLB, USDZ, and GLTF • Batch convert multiple source files — even across different model formats — into one target format in a single workflow • Capture model screenshots for export or sharing • Manage recent files with individual deletion and one-tap clearing to keep the entry point tidy • Basic editing tools: move, rotate, scale, delete, and undo changes to model objects • No ads. No tracking. No data collection. Just a clean, efficient workflow tool built for serious 3D review and output tasks. Pricing & Access • Free: Open and inspect models • Subscription: Unlock advanced inspection, conversion, projection export, and sharing workflows. A single subscription covers macOS, iPhone, and iPad. • Individual Unlocks: Permanently unlock the specific export and workflow tools you need — no subscription required. • Payment is charged to your App Store account. • Auto-renews unless turned off 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage subscriptions in App Store settings. Privacy & Purchase Terms • Privacy Policy: https://apps.h53d.xyz/apps/3d-model-viewer/policy.html • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Have questions or need support? Reach out to danjian42@gmail.com.

About

STEP Viewer

Features
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STEP Viewer opens STEP (.step, .stp) CAD files in 3D on your phone. No desktop CAD software needed. Everything is free. There are no in-app purchases. Credits only skip the ad; without credits you can still open every file after watching a short ad. Key features * Open .step and .stp files straight from your file manager - just tap the file * Measure your model: a bounding box with all three side lengths, in mm or m * Six fixed views (front, right, back, left, top, bottom), plus pinch to zoom, pan and rotate * Save the converted model as GLB whenever you need it * Large files show the estimated time and memory before conversion starts, and progress while it runs * If a file cannot be opened, the app tells you why instead of failing silently * Available in 12 languages, following your device settings Supported formats * Input: .stp, .step (STEP AP203, AP214) * Output: .glb (glTF Binary) How to use 1. Tap a .step file in your file manager, or open the app and tap the folder icon 2. Wait for the conversion - large files show progress and an estimate 3. Drag to rotate, pinch to zoom, tap the view button to switch sides License This app uses Open CASCADE Technology (LGPL-2.1). https://www.opencascade.com For questions or bug reports, please contact us by email.

Screenshots

3D Model Viewer & Converter4 screens
STEP Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STEP Viewer at none against 3D Model Viewer & Converter's 14. STEP Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). 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 Model Viewer & Converter sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. STEP Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

3D Model Viewer & Converter ships an update every 3 weeks, STEP Viewer every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3D Model Viewer & Converter versus STEP Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Model Viewer & ConverterSTEP Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.9% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB61 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer维 艾Smart Cube Labs Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

14 purchases

3D Model Viewer & Converter

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Flex3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Pro Light$9.991 Month
  • Pro Infinity$59.991 Year
One-time11
  • Export as PNG$2.99
  • Export as OBJ$3.99
  • Export as USDZ$3.99
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  • Export as GLTF/GLB$3.99
  • Export as STL$3.99
  • Exploded View$4.99
  • Unlock Batch Export$4.99
  • Unlock Projection View Export$4.99
  • Cross Section View$6.99
  • Unlock Batch Export$9.99
  • Export all formats$16.99
None

STEP Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Model Viewer & Converter free?
3D Model Viewer & Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STEP Viewer free?
STEP Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Model Viewer & Converter or STEP Viewer have ads?
Neither 3D Model Viewer & Converter nor STEP Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 3D Model Viewer & Converter or STEP Viewer?
3D Model Viewer & Converter ships an update every 3 weeks, and STEP Viewer every 5 days. Most recently, 3D Model Viewer & Converter was updated on September 22, 2026 and STEP Viewer on September 17, 2026.

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