# ViewCAD vs STEP Viewer

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STEP Viewer at none against ViewCAD's 2. STEP Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ViewCAD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $35.00 per month. STEP Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | ViewCAD | STEP Viewer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Size | 24 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sahdev Joshi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1858158667) | [Smart Cube Labs Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1456342688) |

## What reviewers say

### ViewCAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/viewcad2d3d-cad-model-viewer/id6756040201)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 35 Credits (30 Days) | $35.00 | per month |
| 85 Credits (60 Days) | $75.00 | per 2 months |


### STEP Viewer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/step-viewer/id6756539299)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ViewCAD free?

ViewCAD 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 ViewCAD or STEP Viewer have ads?

Neither ViewCAD nor STEP Viewer shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*