Comparison

3D & STL Model Viewer 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

3D & STL Model Viewer

Easily view, inspect, and explore 3D models on your device. Supports common file formats and offers intuitive touch controls for rotation, panning, and zooming. Visualize models in AR and capture snapshots for sharing.

Highlights
  • Import 3D files (STL, GLB, OBJ, USDZ, etc.)
  • Intuitive touch controls for rotation, pan, zoom
  • Mesh-based preview and rendering
  • Wireframe mode and background customization
  • Local model library
  • Snapshot export
  • AR View integration
Features
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Open and inspect STL, STEP, 3MF, OBJ and other 3D files right on your iPhone and iPad. Mes3D is a fast 3D model viewer. Rotate, zoom, look inside with a section view, check dimensions and try edits for free. Mes3D Pro adds measuring, AR, full print analysis and export. OPEN 3D FILES - STL, STEP, STP, 3MF, OBJ, glTF, GLB, USDZ, USD, USDA, USDC, PLY, OFF, AMF, 3DS, DAE, 3DM, ABC and ZIP - Open files from the Files app, cloud storage or other apps with Share / Open in - Select an OBJ with its material and texture files, or open them as one ZIP, to keep colors and textures - On iPad, drag and drop files into the app VIEW AND NAVIGATE - Rotate, pan and zoom with simple gestures - One-tap front, back, left, right, top and bottom views - Perspective or orthographic projection, wireframe and auto-rotate - Original colors and textures, or preset model and background colors DIMENSIONS AND UNITS - Width, height and depth at a glance - mm, cm, m or inches; set the file's units and get a hint when a file looks like it was saved in inches SECTION VIEW - Slide a cutting plane along X, Y or Z to see inside the model, and flip it to view the other side EDIT TOOLS - Resize to exact dimensions, rotate in 90° steps and cut with a plane, with the option to fill the cut surface - Undo, redo or revert to the original - Edits are free to try; exporting or saving the edited model requires Pro MODEL ANALYSIS - Volume, surface area, triangle count and a quick print-readiness check - With Pro: estimated print weight (PLA, PETG, ABS, resin), wall thickness, overhang area, detailed checks for open edges, non-manifold edges, flipped normals and degenerate triangles, and color overlays that highlight issues on the model LIBRARY - Models you open are saved to your library with thumbnails - Organize them into collections and sub-collections PREVIEWS IN THE FILES APP - See thumbnails of STL, 3MF, OBJ, PLY, OFF, glTF and GLB files in the Files app and preview them without opening Mes3D SNAPSHOTS - Save images of your model to Photos, copy or share them. Free snapshots include a Mes3D watermark. MES3D PRO - Point-to-point distance and angle measurement - View models in AR at real-world scale on supported devices - Full model analysis: weight, wall thickness, detailed printability checks and overlays - Export edited models as STL, 3MF or OBJ, or save a copy to your library - Unlimited library. The free version keeps up to 3 of your own models; the included sample models don't count. - Custom model and background colors - Watermark-free snapshots You can try every Pro tool on the included sample models before you decide. Mes3D Pro is available as an auto-renewing subscription or a one-time lifetime purchase. Available plans, prices and any free trial are shown in the app before you buy. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; renewal is charged within the 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your App Store account settings. PRIVACY Your 3D files are opened and processed on your device. Mes3D does not upload your models. The app collects app usage and diagnostic data to improve Mes3D, as described in the Privacy Policy. GOOD TO KNOW - Mes3D displays models as meshes. Animations, advanced materials and complex scene hierarchies may not appear in full for every format. - Measurements and analysis depend on the units and quality of the source file. Print weight is an estimate that assumes 100% infill. - Available in 35 languages, with a language setting inside the app. Terms of Use: https://www.notion.so/Mes3d-Terms-of-Use-33f686c61ac4802e8635e101e12ef136 Privacy Policy: https://www.notion.so/Mes3d-Privacy-Policy-33f686c61ac480a4ac4edf69c42488d9

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

3D & STL Model Viewer4 screens
3D Converter and Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 3D Converter and Viewer at none against 3D & STL Model Viewer's 8. 3D & STL Model Viewer's advantage is chart position (#44 vs unranked). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. 3D & STL Model Viewer sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. 3D Converter and Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 9 level
3D & STL Model Viewer versus 3D Converter and Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D & STL Model Viewer3D Converter and Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (22 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#44 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperONNEX YAZILIM ANONIM SIRKETIVadim Dey

In-app purchases

8 purchases

3D & STL Model Viewer

Subscriptions6
  • Mes3D Weekly PRO$4.997 Days
  • Mes3D PRO Monthly Subscription$5.991 Month
  • Mes3D Weekly PRO Subscription3 Days trial$6.997 Days
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  • Mes3D Monthly PRO Subscription$9.991 Month
  • Mes3D PRO Annual Subscription$14.991 Year
  • Mes3D Annual PRO High$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime Pro Mes3D$29.99
  • Mes3D Lifetime Premium$49.99
None

3D Converter and Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D & STL Model Viewer free?
3D & STL Model Viewer 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 3D & STL Model Viewer or 3D Converter and Viewer have ads?
Neither 3D & STL Model Viewer nor 3D Converter and Viewer shows ads.

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