Comparison

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.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 3D model inspection
  • Import multiple file formats
  • Rotate, pan, and zoom controls
  • Toggle grid workspace
  • View basic model details
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

Screenshots

Model Viewer | CAD Viewer2 screens
LasViewer Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Model Viewer | CAD Viewer versus LasViewer Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterModel Viewer | CAD ViewerLasViewer Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings11
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAstonish InnovationsDmitri Predeyn

Customer experience

Model Viewer | CAD Viewer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LasViewer Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Model Viewer | CAD Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • Model Viewer Pro Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Model Viewer Pro Yearly$19.991 Year
2 purchases

LasViewer Pro

Subscriptions2
  • LasViewer Pro Monthly$14.991 Month
  • LasViewer Pro Yearly$149.991 Year

Questions

Is Model Viewer | CAD Viewer free?
Model Viewer | CAD Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LasViewer Pro free?
LasViewer Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Model Viewer | CAD Viewer or LasViewer Pro?
Model Viewer | CAD Viewer and LasViewer Pro are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Model Viewer | CAD Viewer or LasViewer Pro have ads?
Neither Model Viewer | CAD Viewer nor LasViewer Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Model Viewer | CAD Viewer or LasViewer Pro?
Model Viewer | CAD Viewer ships an update every 2 weeks, and LasViewer Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Model Viewer | CAD Viewer was updated on October 19, 2026 and LasViewer Pro on October 25, 2026.

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