Core 3D Viewer vs ARlimit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Core 3D Viewer
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Core 3D Viewer is a fast, clean 3D model viewer built for people who make and present 3D work: designers, engineers, furniture makers, 3D artists Open your model, set up dimensions and saved views, and show it to your client — on the phone, in AR, or through a web link that works in any browser SUPPORTED FORMATS • GLB, glTF, FBX, OBJ, USDZ, STL, PLY • STEP — full CAD import right on the device, no cloud conversion VIEW • Smooth orbit camera tuned for touch • Blueprint mode: clean engineering look with real contour lines • Original mode: your materials with studio HDRI lighting • Layers: show or hide any part of the model • Tap animations play if your file has them MEASURE & PRESENT (PRO) • Dimensions that snap to geometry and align to main planes • Isolate any part and save it as a view — walk your client through the model view by view • Adjustable label sizes, tick marks and colors, mm or inches SHARE • Share a photo of the current view • Send the model as a USDZ file or export to OBJ, STL, PLY • AR Quick Look: place the model in the real world • Share Link: upload once and send a URL — the recipient sees your model with dimensions and views in the browser, no app or account needed. Update the link when the model changes; delete it anytime. PRIVACY FIRST No accounts. No tracking. Your files stay on your device — a model is uploaded only when you create a share link, and you can revoke it at any time. Core 3D Viewer is free for viewing, AR and one active share link. Dimensions and saved views come with a subscription (7-day free trial on the yearly plan) or a one-time lifetime purchase. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://core3dviewer.com/privacy
ARlimit
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ARlimit puts your BIM models on the construction site — at full scale, in augmented reality. Print a marker card from the ARlimit web console, place it on site, and scan it with your iPhone. Your IFC model appears exactly where it belongs, aligned with the real structure. Walk the site, compare as-built with as-planned, and produce inspection reports without leaving the field. HOW IT WORKS • Upload IFC models to the web console at arlimit.com • Place anchors on the model and print the matching marker cards • On site, scan a card with the app — the model locks onto the real world • Inspect, annotate, report KEY FEATURES • True-scale AR overlay of BIM/IFC models, anchored to printed markers • Tap a building element to identify it and see its IFC identity • Pin notes in 3D space, exactly where the issue is • Attach annotated photos captured with your phone camera • Generate professional PDF inspection reports from the field • Multi-floor projects and multiple models per project • Team workspaces with roles — owner, member, reporter • AR processing runs fully on-device; live camera frames never leave your phone WHO IT'S FOR BIM engineers, site inspectors, project managers and construction companies that want to close the gap between the model and the built reality. GETTING STARTED An ARlimit workspace account is required. Book a demo at https://arlimit.com and get your organization set up with a free trial. Requires an ARKit-compatible device running iOS 15 or later. Camera access is used only for the AR view and marker scanning. Privacy policy: https://arlimit.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ARlimit at none against Core 3D Viewer's 3. ARlimit also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price 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. Core 3D Viewer sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. ARlimit asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Core 3D Viewer | ARlimit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 41 MB | 84 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Oleksandr Neskoromiuk | Youssef Assouli |
In-app purchases
Core 3D Viewer
- Pro Monthly$5.991 Month
- Pro Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
- Pro Lifetime$99.99
ARlimit
No in-app purchases








