Open3D vs MeshGlaze
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
MeshGlaze
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. MeshGlaze sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Open3D asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Open3D | MeshGlaze |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (22 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 22 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 77 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rajesh Konatala | druidori s.r.o |
In-app purchases
Open3D
No in-app purchases
MeshGlaze
- Unlock Export$14.99








