# Glovius - 3D CAD File Viewer

> View 3D CAD files. Measure, Section, Analyze, Export, & Collaborate on the go.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.geometricglobal.glovius](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.geometricglobal.glovius)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.geometricglobal.glovius`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Geometric Americas
- **Category:** PRODUCTIVITY
- **Downloads:** 269,106
- **Rating:** 2.41 / 5 (745 ratings)
- **Version:** 9.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2026-03-22
- **First published:** 2012-02-23
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 39 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geometricglobal.glovius)
- **Website:** [https://www.glovius.com](https://www.glovius.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.hcltech.com/privacy-statement](https://www.hcltech.com/privacy-statement)

## Description

Glovius for Android is a powerful 3D CAD file viewer designed for mobile and tablet devices, enabling engineers and designers to view and collaborate on complex CAD parts and assemblies on the go. It supports popular CAD formats like CATIA, NX, Creo, SolidWorks, and more, allowing users to zoom, rotate, analyze, measure, and section 3D models easily.

Beyond visualization, Glovius lets users generate reports such as Bill of Materials, 3D PDFs, and Hole Tables right from their devices. It facilitates teamwork via an integrated activity feed, text comments, and freehand markups for effective feedback and collaboration. With seamless cloud integration, offline viewing, and export options for STL, 3DS, and OBJ formats, Glovius serves as an essential companion for CAD professionals needing mobility and productivity.

## Rankings

- #137,546 — Overall
- #6 — viewer

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.DOWNLOAD_WITHOUT_NOTIFICATION`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_PHONE_STATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.WRITE_OWNER_DATA`
- `com.android.email.permission.READ_ATTACHMENT`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.geometricglobal.glovius.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.geometricglobal.glovius.permission.C2D_MESSAGE`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Users largely praise the app as a rare competent Android 3D viewer, especially for large Parasolid models and fast performance. However, frequent friction stems from a cloud-only workflow: mandatory login, uploading local files, and ongoing connection/loading problems, which prevent offline use and cause usability headaches. File compatibility is also a recurring gripe (SketchUp/STEP issues, inability to open local files). Privacy concerns about cloud storage further color opinions. Overall, performance is praised but reliability and accessibility are major drawbacks.

### Pros

- One of the best Android 3D CAD viewers
- Handles large Parasolid assemblies efficiently
- Fast, smooth performance and quick model loading
- Easy to use with a nice interface

### Cons

- Requires cloud account and login; cannot view local files without uploading
- Upload/connection issues and long loading times (spinner/Connecting)
- Poor compatibility with local formats and common formats (SketchUp, STEP) / not opening own files
- Privacy and security concerns about cloud storage of models

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.geometricglobal.glovius)