Comparison

Orbito3D vs STLLens

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

Head to head
About

Orbito3D

Features
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Orbito3D is a native iOS app for viewing and inspecting 3D mesh models. Features β€’ Open STL models instantly β€’ Import OBJ models with Mesh Render Pro β€’ Pan zoom and rotate with smooth gestures β€’ Solid and wireframe rendering modes β€’ Metal powered performance β€’ Automatic model centering and scaling β€’ On device model library with fast thumbnails β€’ Works fully offline Orbito3D Pro β€’ Unlock OBJ import β€’ Unlimited models β€’ One time purchase Orbito3D is designed for engineers makers and 3D printing users who need a fast and reliable 3D mesh viewer on iPhone and iPad.

About

STLLens

Features
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Meshlet is a fast local 3D file viewer for STL and OBJ models on iPhone and iPad. Open files from the Files app, inspect mesh structure, switch display modes, and save snapshots for sharing. Built for quick viewing, not heavy CAD editing. Key features: β€’ Open STL and OBJ files from Files β€’ Solid, Wireframe, and X-Ray display modes β€’ Camera presets for top, front, side, and isometric views β€’ Mesh stats and bounds preview β€’ Save and share model snapshots β€’ Reopen models from Recents Year VIP: $14.99. Monthly VIP: $7.99. Lifetime : $19.99. YearLy VIP,Monthly VIP supports Family Sharing. ELUA: https://alluring-cornucopia-e64.notion.site/EULA-1b93a026438880b2b7bff9c491893917?pvs=74 Email: personalbum@outlook.com

Screenshots

Orbito3D4 screens
STLLens4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Orbito3D at Free against STLLens's $0.99. Orbito3D also leads on update cadence (daily vs fortnightly). STLLens's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.5). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Orbito3D is free to download; STLLens costs $0.99 up front. Orbito3D sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and STLLens sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Orbito3D ships an update daily, STLLens fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Orbito3D versus STLLens: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOrbito3DSTLLens
PriceFree β€” better$0.99
Update frequencyDaily β€” betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.516.6 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size6 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDamien Hasenfratzζ₯ ζ₯  李

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Orbito3D

One-time1
  • Orbito Pro$1.99
3 purchases

STLLens

Subscriptions2
  • Month Vip$7.991 Month
  • Year Vip$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • LifeTime$19.99

Questions

Is Orbito3D free?
Orbito3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STLLens free?
STLLens costs $0.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Orbito3D or STLLens have ads?
Neither Orbito3D nor STLLens shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Orbito3D or STLLens?
Orbito3D ships an update daily, and STLLens fortnightly. Most recently, Orbito3D was updated on October 31, 2026 and STLLens on October 31, 2026.

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