What discontinued Sketchfab Android and iphone app Mobile version?

The information about **Sketchfab's mobile apps being discontinued** is not entirely clear from public announcements, but the platform is undergoing a transition.

Here's a breakdown of the discontinuation news for similar apps and changes related to Sketchfab in 2025:

### 3D/AR/Modeling Apps Discontinued in 2025 (Android & iOS)

* **Adobe Aero:** This augmented reality (AR) creation tool is being discontinued on iOS, Android, and Creative Cloud Desktop. **End of availability is November 6, 2025**, and content will be inaccessible after December 3, 2025.

* **SketchUp Viewers:** Trimble is discontinuing the **SketchUp Viewer for Android** (removed from Google Play **August 29, 2025**) and the **SketchUp Viewer for Meta Quest** (app no longer accessible after December 31, 2025).

### Sketchfab-Related Changes

Sketchfab was acquired by Epic Games and its marketplace is transitioning to a unified platform called **Fab**:

* **Sketchfab Store is Closed:** The store for buying and selling models on Sketchfab is already closed and is moving to **Fab**.

* **Free Models Transition:** Access to free downloadable models on Sketchfab is expected to change in **2025** as models are encouraged to migrate to Fab.

* **Core Viewer Remains (for now):** The Sketchfab 3D Viewer, Editor, and Embeds are planned to remain for the foreseeable future. However, new advanced features are being added to Fab's viewer.

### Other Discontinued Apps in 2025 (Android & iOS)

* **Microsoft Lists Mobile Apps:** The dedicated mobile apps for Android and iOS will be retired by **mid-November 2025**. Users are directed to use the mobile web version.

* **Apple Clips App:** Apple has essentially discontinued this video-editing app.

* **Android Instant Apps:** Google will discontinue support for Android Instant Apps by **December 2025**.

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If you're looking for an **alternative to Sketchfab** for viewing or sharing 3D models on mobile, you might consider:

* **Fab:** The new marketplace from Epic Games that is incorporating Sketchfab's content.

* **Assemblr Studio:** (For creating interactive immersive 3D/AR experiences).

* **Vectary:** (An online 3D tool).

* **Shapr3D:** (For professional CAD/3D modeling on iOS).

* **Nomad Sculpt:** (Popular mobile sculpting app).