STL Workshop vs Gcode Viewer & Simulator
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
STL Workshop
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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 ā 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.
Gcode Viewer & Simulator
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Open any gcode file and see exactly what your 3D printer will print ā before you start. Gcode Viewer renders the complete toolpath in 3D: rotate, zoom and pan the model, scrub through every layer, and measure real distances in millimetres. WHAT YOU CAN DO ⢠Open gcode from your slicer, Files, iCloud or a share sheet ⢠View the print in 3D ā top, front, side and ISO ⢠Scrub the layer slider to check the print builds correctly ⢠Measure distances and the print height ⢠See print time, filament weight and cost estimates ⢠Follow a running print layer by layer Built for makers who want to check a file before committing filament and time. SUBSCRIPTION Opening your own files requires a subscription. The bundled sample model is free to view. ⢠Pro Weekly ā full access, billed every week ⢠Pro Monthly ā full access, billed every month ⢠Pro Yearly ā full access, billed once a year Subscriptions renew automatically. Cancel anytime in your App Store settings. Terms: https://codigitalsolutions.com/terms Privacy: https://codigitalsolutions.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: STL Workshop at none against Gcode Viewer & Simulator's 3. 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
Both are free to download. Gcode Viewer & Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. STL Workshop asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | STL Workshop | Gcode Viewer & Simulator |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No ā better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 ā better |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dentagram | CODIGITAL SOLUTIONS |
In-app purchases
STL Workshop
No in-app purchases
Gcode Viewer & Simulator
- Weekly$2.997 Days
- Monthly$4.991 Month
- Yearly$29.991 Year
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