Comparison

VectorView vs SVG Viewer

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

Head to head
About

VectorView

View and organize vector files like EPS, CDR, and SVG on your iPhone or iPad. Offers professional-quality rendering, smart file management, and offline access. Upgrade for unlimited imports and high-resolution exports.

Highlights
  • View EPS, CDR, SVG, PDF, and image files
  • Smart file management with search and folders
  • High-quality vector rendering with zoom and pan
  • Offline access to files
  • Export files in multiple formats (Pro)
  • Unlimited file imports (Pro)
Features
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The ultimate vector file viewer for your iPhone and iPad. Open, view, and export EPS, CDR, SVG, PDF, and image files with professional quality. VectorView is the only iOS app with native support for CorelDRAW (CDR) and EPS files. Whether you're a designer on the go, reviewing client files, or accessing your creative work anywhere, VectorView has you covered. SUPPORTED FORMATS EPS, PS (Encapsulated PostScript) CDR (CorelDRAW) SVG (Scalable Vector Graphics) PDF Documents PNG, JPEG, HEIC, GIF, TIFF, BMP PSD & AI (Preview mode) KEY FEATURES SMART FILE MANAGEMENT Browse files with beautiful grid or list views Quick search to find files instantly Sort by name, date, or file type Create folders to organize your work Favorites and recents for quick access PROFESSIONAL PREVIEW High-quality vector rendering Zoom and pan with precision Smooth navigation between files Dark mode optimized viewing Thumbnail caching for instant loading POWERFUL & FAST Handles large files with ease Advanced caching system Optimized for performance Works offline - no internet required Memory-efficient rendering BEAUTIFUL DESIGN Native iOS design language Intuitive and easy to use Smooth animations Dark mode support Professional appearance PRO FEATURES Upgrade to VectorView Pro for unlimited access: + Unlimited file imports every day + Export files in multiple formats + High-resolution export (up to 4K) + Priority email support + Support continued development FREE VERSION INCLUDES View unlimited files 3 file imports per day All supported formats Full viewing features Favorites and recents PERFECT FOR Graphic designers reviewing work on the go Print shop professionals checking files Creative agencies accessing client files Freelancers working remotely Anyone who needs to view vector files on iOS PRIVACY FOCUSED All processing happens on your device No cloud uploads required Your files stay private No tracking or analytics No ads, ever TECHNICAL EXCELLENCE Built with SwiftUI for native performance and modern iOS features. Extensively tested with thousands of real-world files to ensure compatibility and reliability. GET STARTED Download VectorView today and experience professional vector file viewing on iOS. Try it free with 3 imports per day, or upgrade to Pro for unlimited access. Need help? Contact us at support@blue-tail.com Privacy Policy: https://blue-tail.com/privacy-policy/

About

SVG Viewer

Features
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SVG Viewer & Editor โ€” the complete toolkit for working with SVG files on iPhone and iPad. OPEN & VIEW Instantly open any SVG file from Files, Mail, AirDrop or any app. Smooth pinch-to-zoom lets you inspect every detail of your vector artwork with crystal-clear rendering at any size. CONVERT TO ANY FORMAT โ€” FREE Export your SVG to PNG, JPEG, or PDF with one tap โ€” no subscription, no credits, no limits. Converted files are saved neatly in the app so you can share or reuse them anytime. EDIT VISUALLY WITH THE ELEMENT EDITOR Tap "Edit Source" to open the visual element editor. Every shape in your SVG โ€” circles, rectangles, paths, text, gradients โ€” appears as a card. Tap any card to edit its properties: โ€ข Change width, height, position, radius and more โ€ข Tap any color attribute to open a color picker โ€” no typing hex codes โ€ข Preview your changes live before applying them โ€ข Reset an element to its original values anytime โ€ข Switch to raw text editing mode when you need full control VIEW & SAVE SOURCE CODE See the raw SVG markup in a clean, zoomable monospaced viewer. Save it as a text file to your device or share it directly. Locate saved files in Con Files โ†’ Code. COLOR PALETTE EXTRACTOR Extract every color used in an SVG in seconds. Results are displayed as tappable color swatches showing the exact hex code. Tap any swatch to copy the hex value to your clipboard. OPTIMIZE & MINIFY Strip editor metadata, comments, Inkscape and Illustrator cruft, and collapse whitespace to shrink your SVG file size โ€” often by 30โ€“60%. Preview the optimized result before saving. FILE INFORMATION View detailed metadata for any SVG: file size, dimensions, viewBox, element counts by type, creator info, and more โ€” all in a clean info sheet. BROWSE YOUR FILES Con Files gives you instant access to all your converted and saved files: โ€ข PNG, JPEG, and PDF exports โ€ข Edited SVG versions โ€ข Saved source code files Open, share, or delete files directly from within the app. CLEAN & FAST โ€ข No account required โ€ข Works fully offline โ€ข Banner ads keep the app free โ€” removed for subscribers โ€ข iPad and iPhone optimized with landscape layout support SVG Viewer is the perfect companion for designers, developers, and anyone who works with vector graphics on the go. Terms of use(EULA) : https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

VectorView4 screens
SVG Viewer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: VectorView at none against SVG Viewer's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. VectorView sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and SVG Viewer sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference ยท 7 level
VectorView versus SVG Viewer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVectorViewSVG Viewer
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews11.7% of reviewsโ€”
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksโ€”
AdsNo โ€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumโ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.616.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size33 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbdusodik SaidovVaibhav Singhal

In-app purchases

6 purchases

VectorView

Subscriptions2
  • VectorView Pro/Month$0.991 Month
  • VectorView Pro/Annual7 Days trial$7.991 Year
One-time4
  • Nice Tip$0.99
  • Generous Tip$1.99
  • VectorView Pro$2.99
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  • VectorView Pro/Lifetime$19.99
1 purchases

SVG Viewer

Subscriptions1
  • App yearly subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is VectorView free?
VectorView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SVG Viewer free?
SVG Viewer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VectorView or SVG Viewer have ads?
SVG Viewer shows ads; VectorView does not.

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