Comparison

LayerLab vs STL Viewer

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

Head to head
About

LayerLab

Features
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LayerLab is a professional G-Code analyzer that examines your 3D print files in seconds. SMART ANALYSIS • Upload your G-Code file and LayerLab instantly detects errors, risks and optimization opportunities • Overhang analysis, bridge detection, temperature warnings and more • Ghosting risk, acceleration check, Z-Hop status automatically reported REALISTIC 3D PREVIEW • Inspect your model on a Prusa-style bed with your own logo in 3D • Real-size Augmented Reality (AR) preview on your table • Layer-by-layer viewing PRINTER CONTROL (OctoPrint/Klipper) • Manage your printer from your phone via OctoPrint and Klipper connection • Camera monitoring, temperature control, emergency stop • Live print tracking via Dynamic Island and Lock Screen PRINT FARM MANAGEMENT • Manage multiple printers from a single screen • Command center for batch control PROFESSIONAL QUOTES • Cost calculation, profit margin and labor addition • Generate branded PDF price quotes in seconds FILAMENT INVENTORY TRACKING • Spool inventory management • Print history and automatic stock deduction Download free and take your 3D prints to the next level! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://dogukaneeser-tech.github.io/layerlab.github.io/privacy.html

About

STL Viewer

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Open an STL file on your iPhone or iPad to inspect the model in 3D. Rotate, zoom and move around it, or switch to a standard view. You can preview your first imported file for free before subscribing. STL Viewer Pro • Import more models and keep them in a library on your device. • Check the overall X, Y and Z dimensions. • Choose the source units and convert measurements between millimeters, centimeters, meters, inches and feet. • Share an image of the model with its overall dimensions. Opening and viewing files Open ASCII or binary STL files from Files or the system Open In menu. Show the mesh edges, switch to front, back, left, right, top or bottom views, and fit the model to the screen. The app supports files up to 50 MB and 1 million triangles. Your files STL Viewer displays and measures models on your device. It has no accounts or ads, does not upload models and leaves your original files unchanged. STL files do not contain units, so you need to choose the units used to export the file. Measurements describe the model's axis-aligned bounding box. The app does not edit CAD files, slice models or check printability. Subscriptions Pro has monthly and yearly plans that renew automatically. Apple charges your Apple Account. To stop renewal, cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in App Store settings. If you already subscribe, you can restore purchases. Privacy: https://stlviewer.vovaluka.com/privacy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

LayerLab4 screens
STL Viewer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: STL Viewer at none against LayerLab's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. LayerLab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year and STL Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
LayerLab versus STL Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLayerLabSTL Viewer
PriceFreeFree
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDogukan EserVladimir Lukashov

In-app purchases

1 purchases

LayerLab

Subscriptions1
  • LayerLab Pro7 Days trial$2.991 Year
2 purchases

STL Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • STL Viewer Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • STL Viewer Pro Yearly$24.991 Year

Questions

Is LayerLab free?
LayerLab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STL Viewer free?
STL Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do LayerLab or STL Viewer have ads?
LayerLab shows ads; STL Viewer does not.

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