Model Viewer | CAD Viewer vs Render Genie
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Model Viewer | CAD Viewer
View and inspect 3D model files with ease. Import various formats, manipulate the view with intuitive controls, and access basic model information on a clear workspace.
- 3D model inspection
- Import multiple file formats
- Rotate, pan, and zoom controls
- Toggle grid workspace
- View basic model details
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Model Viewer is an app for opening and inspecting 3D model files on a clean grid workspace. Import supported files from Files, rotate, pan, zoom, reset the view, toggle the grid, and review basic model details. Supported formats include STL, GLB, GLTF, USD, USDA, USDC, USDZ, OBJ, PLY, DAE, ABC, and SCN. MODEL VIEWER PRO Viewing models is free. Model Viewer Pro unlocks rendered, mesh wireframe, edges, and X-ray modes, clipping planes, studio backgrounds and lighting, favorites, folders, and a saved view for every model. Model Viewer Pro is an optional auto-renewable subscription, available monthly or yearly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm the purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription in your Apple Account settings after purchase. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://greatminds-create.com/legal/model-viewer/privacy/
Render Genie
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RenderGenie turns your iPhone and iPad into a portable 3D model workbench. Open STL files to view, rotate, and inspect your models, run printability checks, and share reports - all processed entirely on your device. Whether you're a maker checking a model before a print, an engineer reviewing a mesh, or simply curious about a 3D file someone sent you, RenderGenie gives you a fast, private way to open and understand 3D models anywhere. KEY FEATURES - Open your model: Import STL files (binary and ASCII) straight from your device. - Interactive viewer: Rotate, pan, and zoom in real time, and switch between Solid, Wire, Points, and X-ray render modes. - Inspect geometry: Examine dimensions, measurements, and geometry details with on-device analysis tools. - Prepare & validate: Run printability and validation checks to catch issues before you commit to a print. - Reports: Generate inspection reports of your findings and share them with the native share sheet. - Fully on-device: Your files are processed entirely on your device. They are never uploaded to any server, and there's no account to create. HOW IT WORKS RenderGenie parses and analyzes your 3D model files locally using its built-in geometry engine, then renders them with native graphics. Files you open stay on your device - nothing about your models is uploaded to us. - Supported formats: STL (binary and ASCII) - On-device engine: mesh parsing, measurement, and printability checks all run locally - No cloud, no account: no sign-in, no file uploads, no server-side processing of your models Privacy policy: https://dallastechlabs.com/rendergenie/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Render Genie at none against Model Viewer | CAD Viewer's 2. Model Viewer | CAD Viewer's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, 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
Both are free to download. Model Viewer | CAD Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Render Genie asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Model Viewer | CAD Viewer | Render Genie |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | — |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 40 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Astonish Innovations | Erik Gutierrez |
In-app purchases
Model Viewer | CAD Viewer
- Model Viewer Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Model Viewer Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
Render Genie
No in-app purchases
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