Comparison

Reader & Editor vs 3D File Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Reader & Editor

Features
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PDF Viewer - Reader & Editor is a simple and lightweight PDF reader app. Key Features: Fast PDF Display Smoothly display even large PDF files. Switch between scroll mode and page mode for comfortable reading. Remembers your last read page so you can resume right where you left off. Annotations Add text highlights (4 colors), freehand pen drawing, text memos, shapes (arrows, rectangles, circles, lines), underlines, and strikethroughs on your PDFs. Non-destructive editing keeps your original PDF unchanged. Handwritten Signatures Draw signatures on a canvas and save them. Place saved signatures on PDFs with drag and resize. Save multiple signatures for different uses. PDF Merge Combine multiple PDF files into one. Drag to reorder pages and delete unwanted pages. Text Search Quickly search text within PDFs. Navigate between search results with ease. Table of Contents View the PDF outline and jump to any section instantly. Night Mode Switch to a dark background for eye-friendly reading. Perfect for nighttime reading. File Management Create folders to organize your PDFs. Use favorites for quick access to frequently used files. Easily rename and share files.

About

3D File Viewer

Quickly view and inspect 3D model files like STL, OBJ, and PLY. Rotate, scale, and switch display modes for detailed examination. Export clean images or mesh formats for sharing.

Highlights
  • Preview STL, OBJ, 3MF, PLY, and ZIP 3D models
  • Rotate, move, and scale models with gestures
  • Solid, edge, and transparent display modes
  • Front, top, side, and isometric view presets
  • Check model details (bounds, size, faces, volume)
  • Export PNG previews, OBJ, DAE, DXF files
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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

Reader & Editor4 screens
3D File Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 3D File Viewer at none against Reader & Editor's shown. Reader & Editor's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Reader & Editor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and 3D File Viewer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Reader & Editor versus 3D File Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterReader & Editor3D File Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerkota tadaJean Papke

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Reader & Editor

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Premium$49.991 Year
1 purchases

3D File Viewer

One-time1
  • PrintPeek Pro$2.99

Questions

Is Reader & Editor free?
Reader & Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 3D File Viewer free?
3D File Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Reader & Editor or 3D File Viewer have ads?
Reader & Editor shows ads; 3D File Viewer does not.

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