Comparison

STEP Viewer vs Setup Vault

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

Head to head
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.

About

Setup Vault

Features
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Setup Vault is a digital setup management platform built for machinists and machine shops. Stop relying on scattered photos, handwritten notes, folders, and tribal knowledge. Setup Vault gives your team one organized place to document, manage, and retrieve critical CNC setup information. Capture the information you need to repeat a job confidently, whether you're on the shop floor, programming a machine, or preparing the next setup. Key Features Create and organize CNC machine setups Store setup photos and drawings Record tooling and cutting parameters Add written or voice setup notes Maintain machine, material, tool, and fixture libraries Quickly search previous setups Track setup history and changes Use Machinist Copilot for tooling, feeds & speeds, and machining questions Keep valuable setup knowledge accessible to your team Setup Vault is designed for CNC machinists, programmers, manufacturing engineers, supervisors, and machine shops running Swiss machines, lathes, mills, and other CNC equipment. Document it once. Find it fast. Run it again. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

STEP Viewer4 screens
Setup Vault4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STEP Viewer at none against Setup Vault's 2. STEP Viewer also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Setup Vault sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. STEP Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences ยท 4 level
STEP Viewer versus Setup Vault: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTEP ViewerSetup Vault
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysโ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better15.1
Further details โ€” not scored
Size61 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSmart Cube Labs Co., Ltd.ARCFORGELLC

In-app purchases

None

STEP Viewer

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Setup Vault

Subscriptions2
  • SV Monthly$14.991 Month
  • SV_Pro_Annual$149.991 Year

Questions

Is STEP Viewer free?
STEP Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Setup Vault free?
Setup Vault is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STEP Viewer or Setup Vault have ads?
Neither STEP Viewer nor Setup Vault shows ads.

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