Comparison

STEP Viewer vs Struggle List

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

Head to head
About

STEP Viewer

View and interact with 3D CAD files directly on your mobile device. Measure dimensions, rotate, zoom, and save models in a common format without needing desktop software.

Highlights
  • Open STEP files from file manager
  • 3D model measurement tools
  • Six fixed views
  • Pinch to zoom, pan, and rotate
  • Save as GLB
  • Progress indicator for large files
  • Multilingual support
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.

About

Struggle List

Features
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Most people write down what they achieve. Struggle List is different. It helps you record the problems, habits, and challenges you truly want to overcome. Instead of forgetting or avoiding them, you keep them visible until they’re resolved. Every struggle is a step toward becoming a better version of yourself.

Screenshots

STEP Viewer4 screens
Struggle List4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: STEP Viewer at every 5 days against Struggle List's every 3 weeks. STEP Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STEP Viewer ships an update every 5 days, Struggle List every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
STEP Viewer versus Struggle List: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEP ViewerStruggle List
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Cube Labs Co., Ltd.明辉 陈

In-app purchases

None

STEP Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

Struggle List

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STEP Viewer free?
STEP Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Struggle List free?
Struggle List is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do STEP Viewer or Struggle List have ads?
Neither STEP Viewer nor Struggle List shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STEP Viewer or Struggle List?
STEP Viewer ships an update every 5 days, and Struggle List every 3 weeks. Most recently, STEP Viewer was updated on October 28, 2026 and Struggle List on October 22, 2026.

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