Comparison

STL Viewer vs Gcode Viewer & Simulator

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

Head to head
About

STL Viewer

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Open an STL file on your iPhone or iPad to inspect the model in 3D. Rotate, zoom and move around it, or switch to a standard view. You can preview your first imported file for free before subscribing. STL Viewer Pro • Import more models and keep them in a library on your device. • Check the overall X, Y and Z dimensions. • Choose the source units and convert measurements between millimeters, centimeters, meters, inches and feet. • Share an image of the model with its overall dimensions. Opening and viewing files Open ASCII or binary STL files from Files or the system Open In menu. Show the mesh edges, switch to front, back, left, right, top or bottom views, and fit the model to the screen. The app supports files up to 50 MB and 1 million triangles. Your files STL Viewer displays and measures models on your device. It has no accounts or ads, does not upload models and leaves your original files unchanged. STL files do not contain units, so you need to choose the units used to export the file. Measurements describe the model's axis-aligned bounding box. The app does not edit CAD files, slice models or check printability. Subscriptions Pro has monthly and yearly plans that renew automatically. Apple charges your Apple Account. To stop renewal, cancel at least 24 hours before the current period ends. Manage or cancel your subscription in App Store settings. If you already subscribe, you can restore purchases. Privacy: https://stlviewer.vovaluka.com/privacy Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Gcode Viewer & Simulator

Features
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Open any gcode file and see exactly what your 3D printer will print — 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 — 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 — full access, billed every week • Pro Monthly — full access, billed every month • Pro Yearly — 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

Screenshots

STL Viewer3 screens
Gcode Viewer & Simulator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Gcode Viewer & Simulator at 15.0 against STL Viewer's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. STL Viewer sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Gcode Viewer & Simulator sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
STL Viewer versus Gcode Viewer & Simulator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTL ViewerGcode Viewer & Simulator
PriceFreeFree
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVladimir LukashovCODIGITAL SOLUTIONS

In-app purchases

2 purchases

STL Viewer

Subscriptions2
  • STL Viewer Pro Monthly$3.991 Month
  • STL Viewer Pro Yearly$24.991 Year
3 purchases

Gcode Viewer & Simulator

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Monthly$4.991 Month
  • Yearly$29.991 Year

Questions

Is STL Viewer free?
STL Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Gcode Viewer & Simulator free?
Gcode Viewer & Simulator is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do STL Viewer or Gcode Viewer & Simulator have ads?
Neither STL Viewer nor Gcode Viewer & Simulator shows ads.

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