Comparison

Open3D vs MeshGlaze

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

Head to head
About

Open3D

Instantly view and inspect a wide range of 3D file formats directly on your device. Offers AR viewing, 3D printing readiness checks, and detailed model specifications without requiring an account or cloud upload.

Highlights
  • Supports over 15 3D file formats
  • Augmented Reality (AR) viewing via Apple Quick Look
  • 3D printing readiness checks (manifold, overhangs, wall thickness)
  • On-device processing, no cloud upload required
  • Detailed model specifications (triangle count, bounding box)
  • Export between GLB and STL formats
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Open3D Viewer is the fastest free 3D model viewer for STL, GLB, OBJ, FBX, STEP, DXF, USDZ, PLY, 3MF, GLTF, IGES, DAE and 3DS files. Open any 3D file in seconds, view it in AR with Apple Quick Look, and check it for 3D printing — no account, no sign-up, no cloud upload. Your files never leave your iPhone or iPad. Whether you're a 3D-printing hobbyist checking an STL before slicing, a 3D artist previewing a GLB or FBX, or a CAD user opening a STEP or DXF, Open3D Viewer opens it instantly — without the paywalls and login screens other 3D viewers force on you. SUPPORTED 3D FILE FORMATS • Mesh: STL, GLB, GLTF, OBJ, PLY, 3MF, FBX, DAE, 3DS, USDZ • CAD: STEP / STP, IGES / IGS, DXF Export & convert Turn OBJ, PLY, 3MF, FBX, DAE, 3DS and more into STL for 3D printing or GLB for sharing. Files save straight to your Downloads folder — no extra apps, no online converter, everything happens on-device. A 3D VIEWER THAT DOES THE BASICS RIGHT • Open files from Files, email, downloads, or any "Open with" menu • Smooth orbit, pan and zoom touch controls • Render modes: solid, wireframe, X-ray, textured, matte • Wireframe overlay — see the geometry on top of the rendered surface • Preset camera views (front, side, top, perspective) • Light and dark themes • 5 background colours + 6 HDRI lighting environments (studio, sunset, dawn, dusk, dark, white) • Play built-in animations • View 3D models in AR via Apple Quick Look (USDZ) • Capture a screenshot or a rotating GIF and share it • Recent files with auto-generated thumbnails • Full model specs: triangle count, vertices, materials, textures, bounding box BUILT FOR 3D PRINTING • Print-readiness check: manifold / watertight detection, overhangs, wall thickness • Bed-fit check for popular printers (Bambu A1, Prusa MK4, Ender 3, Bambu X1C) • Rough weight, filament length and cost estimates • Measure distances on the model • Cross-section / clipping plane to inspect interiors • Scale and resize tool • Convert and export between GLB and STL LOCALIZED The interface automatically follows your device language. Currently available in English, German, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Hindi, Japanese, and Chinese. NO ACCOUNT. NO CLOUD. NO NONSENSE. • No sign-up, ever • 100% on-device. Works offline. • We never read, scan, or upload your files • We don't track which files you open The STL viewer and GLB viewer that makers, 3D artists and engineers actually want: clean, fast, and local. Measurements and print-readiness figures are estimates, not a replacement for a slicer or proper measuring tools. See the in-app Disclaimer. Open3D Viewer is an independent app and is not affiliated with the Open3D open-source library at open3d.org. All trademarks belong to their respective owners. Privacy policy: https://open3d.app/privacy.html

About

MeshGlaze

Features
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Paint 3D models for multicolor printing, right on your iPhone or iPad. Import an STL or 3MF, choose your colors, and paint with your finger, or with Apple Pencil on iPad. All painting tools are free. A one-time purchase unlocks 3MF and OBJ export. No subscription. MAKE THE MODEL YOURS • Paint directly on the surface with round, square and flat brushes. • On iPad, use Apple Pencil pressure to vary stroke size. • Fill connected areas, parts, matching colors or the whole model. • Adjust Edge fill to control how color spreads across sharp edges. • Choose Detailed mode for finer painted details. • Build a palette of up to 8 colors and pick colors from a reference image. • Rotate, zoom and undo as you explore your color scheme. FROM MODEL TO PRINT WORKFLOW Import STL and 3MF files, including models that already have painted colors. Export a painted 3MF or an OBJ with material and texture files to continue in your desktop slicer or 3D art tools. Before printing, check the imported colors and assign filaments in your slicer. Color handling depends on the slicer and export format. PAINT WHEREVER YOU ARE Paint offline, with no account, ads or tracking. Automatic saving lets you resume your current painting. Start with the included sample model or import your own. FREE PAINTING. ONE-TIME EXPORT UNLOCK. Import and paint for free. The optional in-app purchase unlocks all export formats. No recurring payments.

Screenshots

Open3D4 screens
MeshGlaze4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open3D at none against MeshGlaze's 1. Open3D also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks) and ratings volume (22 vs 1). MeshGlaze's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On price 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. MeshGlaze sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Open3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MeshGlaze holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Open3D has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Open3D ships an update every 2 days, MeshGlaze every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Open3D versus MeshGlaze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOpen3DMeshGlaze
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (22 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size77 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRajesh Konataladruidori s.r.o

In-app purchases

None

Open3D

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MeshGlaze

One-time1
  • Unlock Export$14.99

Questions

Is Open3D free?
Open3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MeshGlaze free?
MeshGlaze is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Open3D or MeshGlaze?
MeshGlaze is rated higher. Open3D averages 4.8 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while MeshGlaze averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Open3D or MeshGlaze have ads?
Open3D shows ads; MeshGlaze does not.
Which is updated more often, Open3D or MeshGlaze?
Open3D ships an update every 2 days, and MeshGlaze every 2 weeks. Most recently, Open3D was updated on October 28, 2026 and MeshGlaze on October 29, 2026.

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