Comparison

3D Converter and Viewer vs STL Viewer

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

Head to head
About

3D Converter and Viewer

Features
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3D Parser is an on-device 3D model viewer and file converter for iPhone and iPad. Open models from the Files app and inspect them using the built-in interactive viewer. Rotate and zoom the scene, examine the model geometry, and save frequently used files to your local favorites. The separate conversion mode lets you select a source model, choose an output format, and then save the converted file to Files or share it through the standard iOS share sheet. Supported input formats: GLB, GLTF, 3MF, USDZ, USD, USDA, USDC, OBJ, STL, DAE, SCN, PLY, and ABC. Available export formats: USDZ, USD, USDA, USDC, DAE, SCN, STL, OBJ, GLB, PLY, and ABC. Key features: • interactive 3D model preview; • conversion between common 3D file formats; • file import from local storage and iCloud Drive; • export to the Files app; • sharing through the standard iOS share sheet; • locally stored favorites; • interface available in English, Russian, German, French, Spanish, and Chinese. Your models are not uploaded to third-party servers. File viewing and conversion are performed directly on your device.

About

STL Viewer

View, measure, and convert 3D models offline on your iPhone or iPad. Supports multiple file formats and offers AR viewing at real size. Share models as GIFs or videos.

Highlights
  • Supports 8 file formats (STL, 3MF, OBJ, PLY, OFF, 3DS, GLB, glTF)
  • Offline functionality with no sign-up required
  • Augmented Reality (AR) viewing at real size
  • Model measurement and print estimation
  • Conversion to STL format
  • Export as 360° GIF or video
Features
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STL Viewer is a free, offline 3D model viewer for iPhone and iPad. It opens STL, 3MF, OBJ, PLY, OFF, 3DS, GLB and glTF files, measures them, estimates the print, shows them in AR at real size and converts them to STL. Your models never leave your device and no account is needed. AT A GLANCE • 8 file formats: STL, 3MF, OBJ, PLY, OFF, 3DS, GLB, glTF • Works fully offline, with no upload and no sign-up • Free: no subscription and no in-app purchase • No pop-up, timed or full-screen ads; at most one small banner • 17 languages, on iPhone and iPad VIEW IN AR AT REAL SIZE Place your model on a real desk or floor with AR Quick Look and see its true size before you print it. The camera is used only while AR is open. MEASURE AND ESTIMATE THE PRINT • Measure the distance between any two points, in millimetres • See dimensions, volume, surface area and triangle count • Print estimate: weight, filament length, print time and cost, by printer class, material (PLA, PETG, ABS, ASA, TPU, Nylon), layer height, infill and walls • Cut through the model with a section view CONVERT AND EXPORT TO STL Turn an OBJ, 3MF, PLY, OFF, 3DS, GLB or glTF model into a binary STL in millimetres, ready for any slicer. Every triangle of the source is kept, even when the on-screen preview is simplified. INSPECT EVERY DETAIL • Orbit, pan, zoom and fit to screen • Shaded or wireframe, perspective or orthographic • Front, back, left, right, top and bottom views from the view cube • Change the colour and the surface look: plastic, glossy, wood, stone or carbon SHARE • A rotating 360° GIF • A 9:16 video for stories • An STL copy, only when you choose WORKING WITH 3MF 3MF is the format most modern slicers save. STL Viewer reads the geometry inside a 3MF so you can check a part before printing, with real-world units from the file. Modifier meshes and negative volumes are left out, so you see the part itself. A 3MF that holds only print data, such as G-code, says so instead of opening empty. LOCAL AND PRIVATE Models are processed on your device. STL Viewer does not send model files, filenames, paths, geometry or dimensions to any cloud service, advertising provider or analytics platform. WHAT IT DOES NOT DO STL Viewer is for viewing, measuring, sharing and STL export. It does not edit, repair, slice or print models. Textures, materials and animations are not loaded. Native CAD formats (STEP, IGES, SOLIDWORKS, Fusion) need to be exported to STL, OBJ or 3MF first. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS How do I open an STL file on iPhone or iPad? Tap Open file in STL Viewer, or choose STL Viewer from Open With or Share in the Files app. Is STL Viewer free? Yes. There is no subscription and no in-app purchase. At most one small banner appears after a model is ready. Does it work offline? Yes. Opening, measuring, AR and export all run on the device without an internet connection. Can I open a 3MF from Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer or Cura? Yes. The part's geometry opens with its real units; print settings and plates are not read. Can I see an STL in AR at real size? Yes. Tap the AR button to place the model in your room at its real size. How do I measure an STL on iPhone? Open the model, tap the ruler, then Measure distance, and tap two points on the model. Can it estimate filament and print time? Yes. Print estimate shows weight, filament length, time and cost from the part's volume and your printer class, material and settings. It is an estimate, not a slicer result. How do I convert OBJ, 3MF or GLB to STL on iPhone? Open the model, tap Export, then Share as STL. How do I open a GLB or glTF file on iPhone? Open it like any other model. glTF files must keep their buffers embedded; use GLB if yours has a separate .bin file. Are my files uploaded anywhere? No. Models stay on your device.

Screenshots

3D Converter and Viewer3 screens
STL Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: 3D Converter and Viewer at none against STL Viewer's shown. STL Viewer's advantage is chart position (#183 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
3D Converter and Viewer versus STL Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter3D Converter and ViewerSTL Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Every 5 days
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
Best chart rank—#183 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVadim DeyAlper Vural

In-app purchases

None

3D Converter and Viewer

No in-app purchases

None

STL Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 3D Converter and Viewer free?
3D Converter and Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is STL Viewer free?
STL Viewer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 3D Converter and Viewer or STL Viewer have ads?
STL Viewer shows ads; 3D Converter and Viewer does not.

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