Quick STL Viewer vs 3D File Viewer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Quick STL Viewer
Easily open and preview 3D STL files in a smooth, responsive environment. Inspect models with rotation, zoom, and wireframe modes. Customize colors for better visibility without needing an account.
- Instant STL file opening
- Smooth 3D model exploration
- Rotate and zoom functionality
- Wireframe mode for mesh inspection
- Customizable object and background colors
- No account required
Read full descriptionHide full description
Quick STL Viewer is a simple and fast app for opening and previewing 3D STL files. Open your files instantly and explore them in a smooth, responsive 3D environment. Rotate, zoom, and inspect models with ease. Switch to wireframe mode to examine mesh details, or customize object and background colors for better visibility. Built with a focus on simplicity and usability, Quick STL Viewer keeps the experience clean and distraction-free without unnecessary complexity. No accounts required. Just open and view your files. Whether you're quickly checking a model, reviewing print details, or inspecting geometry on the go, Quick STL Viewer provides a lightweight and streamlined STL viewing experience. Pro Features - Unlimited STL Viewing - Wireframe - Rotation - Rotation Speed - Background Color - Background Image Privacy Policy: https://important-anaconda-77e.notion.site/Quick-STL-Viewer-33443a8b7595809dbfd1e8a1bb0191ad Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
3D File Viewer
Quickly view and inspect 3D model files like STL, OBJ, and PLY. Offers a clean preview with gesture controls and detailed model information. Export images or different mesh formats for sharing.
- Preview STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, and ZIP files
- Rotate, move, and scale models
- Solid, edge, and transparent display modes
- View presets (front, top, side, isometric)
- Check model details (bounds, face count, volume)
- Export PNG, OBJ, DAE, and DXF files
Read full descriptionHide full description
PrintPeek is a fast, private viewer for STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, and ZIP 3D model files. Open a model from Files, Mail, Safari, AirDrop, or the share sheet, then inspect it with a clean 3D preview. PrintPeek is designed for short maker workflows: preview the model, check the basic details, export a clean image or mesh format, and move on. Main features: - Preview STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, and supported models inside ZIP files - Rotate, move, and scale models with simple gestures - Switch between solid, edge, and transparent display modes - Use front, top, side, and isometric view presets - Check bounds, file size, face count, surface area, and volume - Export PNG previews, OBJ, DAE, and DXF files - Save PNG previews to Photos - Works locally with no account, ads, or cloud upload PrintPeek is intentionally focused. It is not a CAD editor, slicer, mesh repair tool, or printer control app. It is built for quickly checking and sharing 3D model files on iPhone and iPad. The free version opens smaller files. PrintPeek Pro is a one-time unlock for larger files and export features. ----- Terms of service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Quick STL Viewer at every 6 days against 3D File Viewer's every 5 weeks. Quick STL Viewer also leads on ratings volume (12 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Quick STL Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and 3D File Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Quick STL Viewer against 5.0 for 3D File Viewer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick STL Viewer has 12 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Quick STL Viewer ships an update every 6 days, 3D File Viewer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Quick STL Viewer | 3D File Viewer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (12 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days — better | Every 5 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KEAT MEN TANG | Jean Papke |
Customer experience
Quick STL Viewer
3D File Viewer
In-app purchases
Quick STL Viewer
- Pro Plan Weekly$2.997 Days
- Pro Plan Yearly3 Days trial$24.991 Year
- Quick STL Viewer Lifetime$34.99
3D File Viewer
- PrintPeek Pro$3.99
