# ReaderView vs 3D Model Viewer & Converter

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ReaderView at 89% against 3D Model Viewer & Converter's 43%. ReaderView also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.5) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ReaderView sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 3D Model Viewer & Converter sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReaderView holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ReaderView has 67 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of ReaderView's written reviews are positive against 43% of 3D Model Viewer & Converter's.

ReaderView ships an update every 2 days, 3D Model Viewer & Converter every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ReaderView | 3D Model Viewer & Converter |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (67 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerview/id954343811/reviews)** | [1.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-model-viewer-and-converter/id6748610196/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **67** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **88.6% of reviews** | 42.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 20 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AppBlit LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/295536769) | [维 艾](https://appshunter.io/developer/1771300149) |

## What reviewers say

### ReaderView

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/readerview/id954343811)

Transform cluttered web pages and documents into a clean, distraction-free reading experience. Save articles, videos, and more for offline access, with features like highlighting, note-taking, and full-text search.

**Highlights:** Distraction-free reading mode, Save content for offline access, Highlight passages and add notes, Full-text search across saved articles, Organize content with folders, Sync across devices with iCloud

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ReaderView PRO | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Excellent reader view
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Great for offline reading
- 👍 Replaces Pocket/Instapaper
- 👍 Good for research and annotation

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Unable to read PDFs from web
- 🐛 Images get blurred in saved files
- 🐛 "No Content Yet" error
- 🐛 App not working on iPhone 13 Pro
- 🐛 Lost all folders and files

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to read PDFs from web
- Images get blurred in saved files
- Error message: "No Content Yet"
- App not working on iPhone 13 Pro
- Lost all folders and files

**Requested features**

- Support for Simplified Chinese
- Folders displayed on home page
- In-App Purchase for macOS version
- Swipe to go back/exit function
- Dark mode in reading mode


### 3D Model Viewer & Converter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/3d-model-viewer-and-converter/id6748610196)

This tool allows you to open, view, and convert a wide variety of 3D file formats on your Apple devices. It offers basic editing, cross-sectioning, and exploded views, with options for batch conversion and exporting projected views.

**Highlights:** Import numerous 3D formats, Convert between popular 3D formats, Basic editing tools, Cross-section and exploded views, Batch export support, Export projected views as SVG, Offline functionality

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Flex | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Light | $9.99 | per month |
| Pro Infinity | $59.99 | per year |
| Export as PNG | $2.99 | one-time |
| Export as OBJ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Export as USDZ | $3.99 | one-time |
| Export as GLTF/GLB | $3.99 | one-time |
| Export as STL | $3.99 | one-time |
| Exploded View | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Batch Export | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Projection View Export | $4.99 | one-time |
| Cross Section View | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Batch Export | $9.99 | one-time |
| Export all formats | $16.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ReaderView free?

ReaderView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 3D Model Viewer & Converter free?

3D Model Viewer & Converter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ReaderView or 3D Model Viewer & Converter?

ReaderView is rated higher. ReaderView averages 4.6 out of 5 from 67 ratings, while 3D Model Viewer & Converter averages 1.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do ReaderView or 3D Model Viewer & Converter have ads?

Neither ReaderView nor 3D Model Viewer & Converter shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ReaderView or 3D Model Viewer & Converter?

ReaderView ships an update every 2 days, and 3D Model Viewer & Converter every 3 weeks. Most recently, ReaderView was updated on October 29, 2026 and 3D Model Viewer & Converter on October 24, 2026.

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