# SitePlan vs CAD

The clearest difference is rating: CAD at 4.3 against SitePlan's 1.0. CAD also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.3). SitePlan's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 50%) and in-app purchases (none vs 4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CAD sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. SitePlan asks for nothing beyond the download.

CAD holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CAD has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 86% of SitePlan's written reviews are positive against 50% of CAD's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

SitePlan ships an update fortnightly, CAD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SitePlan | CAD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siteplan/id1461758214/reviews) | **[4.3 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cad-locator/id1532756928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **6** |
| Positive reviews | **85.7% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 155 MB | 141 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.3 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SitePlan GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1413350122) | [KPR Publishing LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1532756930) |

## What reviewers say

### SitePlan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/siteplan/id1461758214)

This app digitizes construction plans and satellite maps for infrastructure projects. It allows teams to navigate plans with GPS, georeference photos, and perform centimeter-accurate measurements for as-built documentation and collaboration.

**Highlights:** GPS navigation on construction plans, Satellite map with georeferenced photos, Centimeter-accurate measurement, As-built documentation, Real-time team collaboration, Digital field measurements

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### CAD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cad-locator/id1532756928)

Visualize .dxf files on your phone or tablet without complex calibration. Upload your design files to see lot lines, detention areas, and more, aiding contractors, developers, engineers, and surveyors in planning and execution.

**Highlights:** Visualize .dxf files on a map, View in State Plane or Lat/Long, Layer management, Surface to Grid corrections, Unlimited uploads (10MB limit), TXT formatted point sets (PNEZD)

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| CAD-Locator Basic Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| CAD-Locator Basic Membership | $19.99 | per year |
| CAD-Locator Monthly Membership | $49.99 | per month |
| CAD-Locator Membership | $499.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SitePlan free?

SitePlan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is CAD free?

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

### Which has better reviews, SitePlan or CAD?

CAD is rated higher. SitePlan averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while CAD averages 4.3 from 6 ratings.

### Do SitePlan or CAD have ads?

Neither SitePlan nor CAD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SitePlan or CAD?

SitePlan ships an update fortnightly, and CAD every 2 months. Most recently, SitePlan was updated on October 24, 2026 and CAD on October 11, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*