Comparison

Step In Time vs Pyware 3D Viewer

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

Head to head
About

Step In Time

This music player allows users to adjust song tempo and jump to specific sections for practice. It supports importing music, wireless controls, and background playback. Advanced features and unlimited library access are available via in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Adjust tempo on-the-fly
  • Set 6 configurable speed presets
  • Drop and manage pins for song sections
  • Import songs from iPod library and other apps
  • Wireless control via media remotes and Bluetooth keyboards
  • Background playback and lock screen disable
Features
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Your time is precious, especially during rehearsals where every minute counts. You need to work on your routine and not worry about the equipment. Step In Time is the music player that was designed with this in mind from the ground up. Easily change the tempo or jump to specific parts of the music. -=[ Features ]=- Easy Speed Control + Change the speed on-the-fly as music is playing + Quickly set the speed to 6 configurable preset values + Use the dial to fine tune the exact speed you're looking for Pins + No more wasting time searching for the right phrase of music + Easily drop a pin by tapping on the scrubber + Just as easily, you can slide a pin up to remove it Easily Import Songs + Quick and simple import of songs from your iPod library + Import mp3 or m4a music from other apps or even mail attachments Wireless Controls + Media remotes and presentation remotes can be used to wireless pause/play the music. + Bluetooth keyboards can also control the speed remotely Additional Conveniences + This app has been Superpowered + Plays music in the background + Automatically disables lock screen while music is playing + Convenient volume and AirPlay controls to wirelessly send the music to an Apple TV or Bluetooth device The free version is fully useable for any length of song, but limits you to one song in your library at a time. More songs and advanced features are available through In-App Purchases. Additional features available with In-App Purchase include: - Export songs to M4A with arbitrary speed - Quickly disable the lock screen - Easily force the screen to stay up-side-down or right-side-up - Any purchase will disable all advertising - An even more convenient way to add or edit pins - Choose from 5 different pin colors Notes: - This app only supports DRM-free music. Some older music (ie. music you purchased before ~2009) may not work. - Upside-down operation is not availble on iPhone X (this is an Apple restriction) Requires iOS 17.2 and above Please let me know how well Step In Time works for you by emailing: danny@sungheroes.com

About

Pyware 3D Viewer

View and animate your marching band drill designs anywhere. This app opens Pyware 3D files, allowing you to see formations, pathways, and instructions animate flawlessly. Access files from cloud storage and customize your viewing experience.

Highlights
  • Open Pyware 3D drill files (.3da)
  • Animate formations and pathways
  • Access files from cloud storage
  • Pinch zoom, rotate, and tilt views
  • Fluid or step-time animation
  • View production sheet and text box instructions
  • Search and spotlight individual performers
Features
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Pyware 3D Viewer allows you to take your Pyware 3D® drills anywhere! Designed for both instructors and performers, our Pyware 3D Viewer app eliminates the need to print anything. You’ll see your drills animate the way they were intended, because Pyware 3D Viewer actually opens Pyware 3D® files! Floats, Follow-The-Leaders, and curved pathways all animate flawlessly whether you’re watching the playback animation in fluid or step-time. Seamlessly retrieve file updates with the press of a button. View both Production Sheet and Text Box instruction information. Open drill files for any venue: football fields, gymnasiums, parade routes; if you can design it in Pyware 3D®, you can open it in Pyware 3D Viewer! Feature List -Open Pyware 3D® mobile drill files (.3da) -Files can be accessed from cloud storage services by entering a download link or scanning a QR code from within the app -Pinch zoom, rotate, tilt and shift to view the drill from any angle -Animation shows true pathways for all performers -Fluid or step-time animation -Up to 8x animation speed -Repeat and Play All animation controls -Count Track that allows you to stop and view any count of drill -View entire Production Sheet and Text Box instructions -Search for performers in the drill’s Cast List -Switch between ensemble view and performer view -See detailed performer coordinate instructions on any count of the drill -Spotlight an individual performer -Switch between 3D’s surfaces, flat color, and high contrast for the performance area -Loads grids for any performance area (fields, gyms, streets, stages, etc.) -Toggle step grid on/off -Easily refresh drill files to download the latest changes Compatible with Pyware 3D version 8 or greater.

Screenshots

Step In Time4 screens
Pyware 3D Viewer1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Step In Time at 71% against Pyware 3D Viewer's 25%. Step In Time also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (4.2 vs 2.9). Pyware 3D Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and chart position (#198 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads 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

Step In Time is free to download; Pyware 3D Viewer costs $2.99 up front. Step In Time sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Pyware 3D Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Step In Time holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 50 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Step In Time's written reviews are positive against 25% of Pyware 3D Viewer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
Step In Time versus Pyware 3D Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStep In TimePyware 3D Viewer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.2 (19 ratings) — better2.9 (50 ratings)
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1950 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#198 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB627 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDanny SungPygraphics, Inc.

Customer experience

Step In Time

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral5.3%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative29.4%

Pyware 3D Viewer

All ratings50 ratings
Positive46.0%
Neutral2.0%
Negative52.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative70.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Step In Time

One-time3
  • 3 Song Slots$0.99
  • Dancer's Bundle$3.99
  • Choreographer's Bundle$9.99
None

Pyware 3D Viewer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Step In Time free?
Step In Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pyware 3D Viewer free?
Pyware 3D Viewer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Step In Time or Pyware 3D Viewer?
Step In Time is rated higher. Step In Time averages 4.2 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while Pyware 3D Viewer averages 2.9 from 50 ratings.
Do Step In Time or Pyware 3D Viewer have ads?
Neither Step In Time nor Pyware 3D Viewer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Step In Time or Pyware 3D Viewer?
Step In Time ships an update every 2 months, and Pyware 3D Viewer every 2 months. Most recently, Step In Time was updated on October 4, 2026 and Pyware 3D Viewer on October 9, 2026.

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