Comparison

STEP File Viewer vs 图标帝

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

Head to head
About

STEP File Viewer

View and interact with 3D CAD files like STEP and IGES. Inspect internal geometry, measure dimensions, and export models in various formats. Ideal for engineers, designers, and students needing to visualize complex designs without expensive software.

Highlights
  • 3D model viewing with pan, zoom, and rotate
  • Solid, shaded, and wireframe display modes
  • Measure dimensions and features
  • Section planes for internal geometry inspection
  • Export models to STL, OBJ, glTF, and more
  • Supports assembly data and PMI annotations
Features
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STEP File Viewer is a lightweight yet powerful tool for viewing .step and .stp files on macOS, iPad, and iPhone. Key Features • View STEP models in 3D with rotate, pan, and zoom controls using perspective projection. • Display 3D models in solid, shaded, or wireframe modes. • Load and view IGES/IGS models. • Supports assembly-level colors and exploded views (requires the model to include assembly data). • Parse and load STEP models as assemblies • Support PMI annotations, dimension details, and model information panels in AP242 models for easier design review. • Measure auto-detected hole features, bounding box dimensions, point-to-point distances, diameter/radius, and angles to verify key dimensions more quickly. • Pin review notes on the model to record issues, jump back to each note’s viewpoint, and export a review report as PDF with screenshots. • Apply axis-aligned section planes (XY, XZ, YZ) to reveal the model’s internal geometry. • Explode model components to inspect the parts clearly in expanded space, with the ability to export selected parts as separate files. • Export 3D models in STL, OBJ, glTF, GLB, or USDZ formats for further use or sharing. • Capture high-quality viewport screenshots for easy sharing. • No ads. No tracking. No data collection. Just a clean, efficient tool built for productivity. The STEP format (ISO 10303) is widely supported by 3D CAD, CAM, CAE, and PLM applications. Recommended For: • Engineers & Designers: Review designs on the shop floor or during client meetings. • Machinists & CNC Operators: Quickly verify part geometry before production. • 3D Printing Enthusiasts: Easily convert professional STEP files to STL for slicing. • Students & Educators: Visualize complex structures without expensive CAD licenses. Pricing & Access • Free: Load and view unlimited STEP models. • Subscription: Unlimited access to all features. A single subscription covers macOS, iPhone, and iPad. • Individual Unlocks: Get exactly what you need with one-time purchases for specific features—no subscription required. • Payment is charged to your App Store account. • Auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage your subscriptions in the App Store settings. Privacy & Purchase Terms • Privacy Policy: https://apps.h53d.xyz/apps/step-file-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

图标帝

Features
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图标帝 - 专业的App图标下载与编辑工具 【核心功能】 • 智能搜索 - 支持链接识别、关键词搜索、App ID查询三种方式 • 全球覆盖 - 支持全球175+个国家和地区的App Store • 多平台支持 - 涵盖iPhone、iPad、Mac、Watch、Vision Pro全平台 • 图标编辑 - 自由调节圆角(0-100)、选择尺寸、转换格式 • 下载历史 - 自动记录最近50次下载,方便查看和管理 【图标编辑】 • 圆角处理 - 0-100自由调节,满足各种设计需求 • 尺寸选择 - 支持512×512、1024×1024、256×256、128×128 • 格式转换 - 支持PNG、JPG、WebP多种格式导出 • 一键保存 - 编辑完成直接保存到相册 【搜索方式】 • 链接识别 - 粘贴App Store链接自动识别应用 • 关键词搜索 - 输入应用名称快速查找 • App ID搜索 - 通过App ID精确定位应用 【使用场景】 • 设计师 - 快速获取高质量应用图标,用于设计参考 • 开发者 - 研究竞品图标设计,为应用寻找灵感 • 产品经理 - 收集行业应用图标,分析市场趋势 【用户体验】 • 简洁界面 - 清爽的设计,专注核心功能 • 主题模式 - 支持明亮/暗黑/跟随系统 • 流畅动画 - 优雅的过渡效果和交互体验 • 分享扩展 - Safari或App Store直接分享,一键获取 【隐私安全】 • 本地存储 - 所有数据存储在本地设备 • 无需登录 - 不需要任何账号注册 • 零数据收集 - 不收集任何个人信息 • 无广告 - 纯净体验,无广告干扰 【系统要求】 • 支持iOS 16.0及以上系统 • 兼容iPhone和iPad设备 • 适配所有屏幕尺寸 图标帝致力于为设计师、开发者和产品经理提供专业、高效的图标下载服务。无论是设计参考、竞品分析还是素材收集,图标帝都是您的最佳选择。 立即下载,开启高效的图标下载之旅!

Screenshots

STEP File Viewer4 screens
图标帝4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: 图标帝 at 4.2 against STEP File Viewer's 3.4. 图标帝 also leads on review sentiment (92% vs 63%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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. STEP File Viewer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and 图标帝 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

图标帝 holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of STEP File Viewer's written reviews are positive against 92% of 图标帝's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
STEP File Viewer versus 图标帝: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEP File Viewer图标帝
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (7 ratings)4.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews92.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyFortnightlyFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer维 艾Wuhan Xingyun Technology Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

STEP File Viewer

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative25.0%

图标帝

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive92.3%
Neutral7.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

STEP File Viewer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro Flex3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Light$4.991 Month
  • Pro Infinity$19.991 Year
One-time7
  • Export as PNG$2.99
  • Export as OBJ$3.99
  • Export as STL$3.99
Show 4 more
  • IGES/STEP Model Import$3.99
  • Cross Section View$4.99
  • Exploded View$4.99
  • Export all formats$15.99
1 purchases

图标帝

One-time1
  • TuBiaoDi$0.99

Questions

Is STEP File Viewer free?
STEP File Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 图标帝 free?
图标帝 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, STEP File Viewer or 图标帝?
图标帝 is rated higher. STEP File Viewer averages 3.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while 图标帝 averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.
Do STEP File Viewer or 图标帝 have ads?
Neither STEP File Viewer nor 图标帝 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STEP File Viewer or 图标帝?
STEP File Viewer ships an update fortnightly, and 图标帝 fortnightly. Most recently, STEP File Viewer was updated on November 5, 2026 and 图标帝 on November 5, 2026.

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