Comparison

Meshly vs STL Workshop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Meshly

Features
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Need to look at an STL before you print it? Meshly opens STL, OBJ and 3MF files on your iPhone, shows the model's real dimensions and tells you whether it fits your printer's bed. Open a model from the Files app — or tap "Open in Meshly" from another app — and spin, pan and zoom it in 3D. The size readout and bed check appear right under the model. • STL, OBJ AND 3MF — binary and ASCII STL, OBJ and 3MF models, up to 80 MB and 500,000 triangles. • REAL-WORLD DIMENSIONS — width (X), depth (Y) and height (Z) in millimeters, plus the triangle count, with a bounding box drawn around the model. • PRINT-BED FIT — pick from five common 3D-printer bed sizes (180 to 256 mm) and see at a glance whether the model fits as-is, fits if rotated 90°, or is too large. • 3D VIEWER — rotate with one finger, zoom with a pinch and pan with two fingers. • SHARE THE FILE — send the model on to your slicer, AirDrop it or save it to Files. Dimensions are read from the file as millimeters, the usual unit for 3D-print files; models saved in other units will show different numbers. Meshly is a viewer — it doesn't edit or slice models. Everything is processed on your device; your models are never uploaded. Viewing, measuring and bed-fit checks are free. Your first 3 shares are free, and a one-time $4.99 unlock makes sharing unlimited. No subscription, no ads. Questions: overlapmarr@gmail.com

About

STL Workshop

Features
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STL Workshop is a 3D model viewer and editor built for 3D printing. IMPORT • STL (binary, ASCII, colors), OBJ, PLY, 3MF, USDZ • From Files, Mail, AirDrop — open any model in seconds VIEW • 7 render modes: shaded, edges, wireframe, x-ray, normals, overhangs, wall thickness • Interactive section cut, layer preview, exploded view • Studio and HDR lighting, realistic materials ANALYZE • Full diagnostics: watertightness, manifold topology, normals, shells • Dimensions, volume, surface, weight and cost by material and infill • Estimated print time, bed stability, center of gravity • Precise measurements: distance, angle, diameter PREPARE • Automatic repair: filled holes, fixed normals, removed debris • Auto-orientation minimizing overhangs on import • Scale, rotate, mirror, lay flat, automatic base • Hollowing with drain holes (resin), drilling and booleans, embossed or engraved 3D text • Grid duplication, predefined printer beds EXPORT • STL, OBJ, USDZ and augmented reality (AR Quick Look) • HD transparent captures, 360° GIF • Direct upload to OctoPrint or WebDAV servers • Siri Shortcuts: convert to USDZ, repair an STL Units in millimeters. No ads, no data collection.

Screenshots

Meshly3 screens
STL Workshop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STL Workshop at none against Meshly's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Meshly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. STL Workshop asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
Meshly versus STL Workshop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeshlySTL Workshop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJhomar MaravillasDentagram

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Meshly

One-time1
  • Unlock Unlimited$4.99
None

STL Workshop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Meshly free?
Meshly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is STL Workshop free?
STL Workshop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Meshly or STL Workshop have ads?
Neither Meshly nor STL Workshop shows ads.

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