Comparison

Shine3D vs 3D Converter and Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Shine3D

Features
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Shine3D is a local-first 3D model viewer and visual capture studio for Apple devices. Open STL, OBJ, GLB, USDZ, STEP, 3MF, and other local 3D files, review them on device, stage them with camera-and-light-driven showcase styles, and capture clean PNG, GIF, and MP4 visuals. Shine3D creates new visual content from your models; it is not a 3D model format converter. Use Shine3D when you want to: • open local 3D files like STL, OBJ, GLB, USDZ, STEP, and 3MF quickly • view and present models with better lighting, camera motion, and staging • switch between Hero Turntable, Montage, and Detail views • capture or record share-ready visuals for product pages, posts, previews, and turntables Why Shine3D is different • Local first: your files stay on device • Broad viewer foundation: common 3D formats open in one local workflow • Premium showcase direction: camera and lighting are tuned for presentation output • Detail viewing: close inspection orbit for surfaces, edges, and top views • Visual capture workflow: PNG, GIF, and MP4 are first-class outcomes • Private by default: no account required for the local workflow Great for • checking local 3D models • product previews • 3D printing models • figures and collectibles • indie assets and portfolio turntables Subscription Terms • Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ • Privacy Policy: https://h53d.github.io/s3d/policy.html • Payment is charged to your App Store account. • Auto-renews unless turned off at least 24 hours before the current period ends. • Manage subscriptions in App Store settings. Questions or support: danjian42@gmail.com

About

3D Converter and Viewer

Features
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3D Parser is an on-device 3D model viewer and file converter for iPhone and iPad. Open models from the Files app and inspect them using the built-in interactive viewer. Rotate and zoom the scene, examine the model geometry, and save frequently used files to your local favorites. The separate conversion mode lets you select a source model, choose an output format, and then save the converted file to Files or share it through the standard iOS share sheet. Supported input formats: GLB, GLTF, 3MF, USDZ, USD, USDA, USDC, OBJ, STL, DAE, SCN, PLY, and ABC. Available export formats: USDZ, USD, USDA, USDC, DAE, SCN, STL, OBJ, GLB, PLY, and ABC. Key features: • interactive 3D model preview; • conversion between common 3D file formats; • file import from local storage and iCloud Drive; • export to the Files app; • sharing through the standard iOS share sheet; • locally stored favorites; • interface available in English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese. Your models are not uploaded to third-party servers. File viewing and conversion are performed directly on your device.

Screenshots

Shine3D4 screens
3D Converter and Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Converter and Viewer at none against Shine3D's 9. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

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

Both are free to download. Shine3D sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. 3D Converter and Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Shine3D versus 3D Converter and Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShine3D3D Converter and Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.2 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer结 艾Vadim Dey

In-app purchases

9 purchases

Shine3D

Subscriptions4
  • Pro Flex3 Days trial$1.997 Days
  • Pro Light$4.991 Month
  • Pro Plus$9.993 Months
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  • Pro Infinity$17.991 Year
One-time5
  • Unlock PNG capture and export$1.99
  • Unlock Custom Floor$4.99
  • Unlock Export GIF$8.99
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  • Unlock Export MP4$17.99
  • Unlock all exports$24.99
None

3D Converter and Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shine3D free?
Shine3D is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D Converter and Viewer free?
3D Converter and Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Shine3D or 3D Converter and Viewer have ads?
Neither Shine3D nor 3D Converter and Viewer shows ads.

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