Viewport 3D vs View3D Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Viewport 3D
This app allows artists to quickly open and inspect 3D models from various cloud storage services and local files. It offers professional viewing tools, animation playback, and augmented reality capabilities, all processed on-device for privacy.
- Open 3D models from cloud storage
- Supports over 20+ 3D file formats
- Professional inspection tools
- Animation playback
- Augmented Reality (AR) mode
- On-device processing for privacy
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Viewport is a fast, focused 3D viewer built for artists. Open models straight from the Files app on iPhone or iPad — iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Downloads or AirDrop — and inspect them in a clean, professional viewport. No account. No cloud. No clutter. OPEN ALMOST ANYTHING • USD family + Reality load natively: USDZ, USD, USDA, USDC, .reality • OBJ, STL and PLY • FBX, glTF, GLB, DAE and 20+ more formats via an in-app importer • Pick a model and its texture files together to keep materials INSPECT LIKE A PRO • Smooth orbit, pan, pinch-zoom and double-tap to frame • Studio lighting presets + intensity, multiple backgrounds (studio, blueprint, gradient, checker…) • Render channels: shaded, albedo, normals, roughness and UVs • Turntable auto-spin and a reference ground grid • Scene info: bounding box, dimensions, vertex/triangle/material/texture counts — real values, never faked ANIMATION • Plays node/transform animation and skeletal (bone) skinning on supported models • Simple play / pause / loop transport AR • Place supported static models on real surfaces • Real World and Studio lighting modes • Stable placement, flexible scaling and grounding shadows MORE • Capture a screenshot and share it • Recent files with search, sorting, date grouping and thumbnails • Adaptive layouts and multitasking support on iPad PRIVACY FIRST All 3D processing happens on your device. Viewport has no accounts, no tracking, no ads, and never uploads your files. Made by Reimagine Fx. More formats and tools coming.
View3D Pro
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View3D Pro — Open, Inspect, and Share 3D Models — Fully Offline, Private & Blazing Fast View3D Pro is a professional-grade 3D model viewer built for creators, engineers, students, and makers. Open STL, OBJ, GLB, and GLTF files instantly — no cloud, no account, no compromise. [100% Offline & Private] • Works entirely on your device — zero internet connection required. • Your models never leave your device. No servers, no telemetry, no tracking. • No account sign-up. Just open, view, and go. • All files are stored securely in the app's sandbox and are completely erased when you uninstall the app. [Fast & Smooth Rendering] • Optimized native engine opens files in seconds, even large models. • High-fidelity rendering with accurate lighting, materials, and textures. • Smooth 3D rotation, zoom, and pan — respond instantly to a single finger. • Your data stays local, so performance stays fast whether you're online or on a plane. [Professional Toolsets] • Precision one-tap 3D inspect: rotate, orbit, zoom, and pan with intuitive gestures. • Clear wireframe & solid view modes for engineering review and 3D printing checks. • Open models directly from Files, AirDrop, Mail, Safari, or any sharing app. • Keeps your recently opened models one tap away for quick reload. • A curated library of sample models to test every feature right away. [Universal 3D Format Support] • STL, OBJ, GLB, and GLTF — the standard file types for 3D printing, CAD, game, and AR workflows. • Smart format detection reads the actual file content, so mislabeled files still open correctly. • Dark mode and light mode that follow your system appearance. • Multi-language support for a global audience. [Why View3D Pro?] • Private by design: your files stay yours. Perfect for confidential or pre-release designs. • Always available: no network, no subscription, no waiting — your viewer is always on. • Professional quality: built with the same rendering technology trusted by engineers and designers. • Respects your device: lightweight, no account, no background data usage. Whether you're reviewing a CAD export, checking a print-ready STL, presenting a GLB concept, or sharing a model with a teammate, View3D Pro gives you a fast, secure, and professional 3D viewing experience — entirely offline. Download now and bring professional 3D viewing to your pocket. View3D Pro requires no permissions beyond opening files you choose. Your data never leaves your device.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Viewport 3D at Free against View3D Pro's $0.99. On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Viewport 3D is free to download; View3D Pro costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Viewport 3D | View3D Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 4.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Amar Shinde | 昂 熊 |
In-app purchases
Viewport 3D
No in-app purchases
View3D Pro
No in-app purchases







