Model Viewer | CAD Viewer vs LasViewer Pro
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/
LasViewer Pro
View and analyze large laser-scanning point clouds offline on your iPhone and iPad. Supports LAS, LAZ, and PLY formats with tools for measurement, analysis, and organization. Ideal for on-site data checks.
- Offline point cloud viewing
- Supports LAS, LAZ, PLY formats
- Import GeoTIFF orthophotos
- Handle millions of points
- Distance and volume measurements
- Section planes and contour analysis
- Project organization
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LasViewer opens large laser-scanning point clouds directly on your iPhone and iPad — fully offline. No cloud upload, no account, no internet. Your data never leaves the device. Made for surveyors, geodesists, construction and drone-mapping teams who need to check scan data on site. FORMATS • Open LAS, LAZ and PLY point clouds • Import GeoTIFF orthophotos • Out-of-core engine handles hundreds of millions of points VIEW & NAVIGATE • Smooth orbit, pan and zoom • Color by RGB, height, intensity or classification • 2D top-down view MEASURE & ANALYZE • Distance, ΔXYZ and height measurements • Section (clipping) planes • Cut/fill volumes from a drawn contour • Control points with an RMSE accuracy report ORGANIZE • Group clouds, orthophotos and documents into projects • Everything stored locally — reopens instantly LasViewer Pro A subscription unlocks unlimited import and all tools. Start with a 7-day free trial, then monthly or yearly. Cancel anytime in App Store settings. Privacy first: 100% offline. The only network use is Apple's secure purchase and restore of the subscription. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: Model Viewer | CAD Viewer at free against LasViewer Pro's freemium. Model Viewer | CAD Viewer also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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 and LasViewer Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $14.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Model Viewer | CAD Viewer against 5.0 for LasViewer Pro. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
Model Viewer | CAD Viewer ships an update every 2 weeks, LasViewer Pro every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Model Viewer | CAD Viewer | LasViewer Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Astonish Innovations | Dmitri Predeyn |
Customer experience
Model Viewer | CAD Viewer
LasViewer Pro
In-app purchases
Model Viewer | CAD Viewer
- Model Viewer Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
- Model Viewer Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
LasViewer Pro
- LasViewer Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
- LasViewer Pro Yearly$149.991 Year
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