STEP Viewer vs MagicScan AI
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
STEP Viewer
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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.
MagicScan AI
Extract text from photos and images using your device's camera or library. Easily edit, copy, and save recognized text with a history feature. Supports multiple languages and prioritizes on-device processing for privacy.
- Camera OCR for real-time capture
- Import images for text recognition
- Edit and copy extracted text
- Automatic recognition history
- Multilingual text support
- On-device text processing
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Image&Text is a lightweight OCR app that helps you extract text from photos, screenshots, and images with a simple and efficient workflow. With Image&Text, you can take a photo or import an existing image from your library, recognize the text on your device, copy the result, and keep a history for later use. Key Features: • Camera OCR: Capture text from documents, books, posters, and screens • Photo Import: Recognize text from existing images in your library • Edit & Copy: Copy recognized text instantly and refine it as needed • History: Automatically save recognition results for quick access later • Multilingual Support: Designed for common multilingual text recognition scenarios Use Cases: • Study notes and textbook excerpts • Office documents, cards, and printed materials • Travel signs, menus, and public notices • Screenshots and saved images In-App Purchases: Image&Text includes optional in-app purchases for additional character credits and permanent unlock. Free credits may be available for basic use, and paid options are handled securely through Apple In-App Purchase. Privacy: Image&Text values your privacy. Text recognition is performed on device using Apple Vision. Your images are not uploaded to a server for OCR. Recognition history is stored locally on your device unless you choose to delete it. Privacy Policy: https://imagetext.yisenhjm.workers.dev/privacy Terms of Service: https://imagetext.yisenhjm.workers.dev/terms Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MagicScan AI at 5.0 against STEP Viewer's 1.0. STEP Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. MagicScan AI sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. STEP Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.
MagicScan AI holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
STEP Viewer ships an update every 5 days, MagicScan AI every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | STEP Viewer | MagicScan AI |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Smart Cube Labs Co., Ltd. | 家民 韩 |
In-app purchases
STEP Viewer
No in-app purchases
MagicScan AI
- 100,000 Characters$0.29
- 1,000,000 Characters$1.00
- 3,000,000 Characters$2.00
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- Permanent Unlock$4.00
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