Comparison

DXF Simple Viewer vs CAD FastView

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

Head to head
About

DXF Simple Viewer

Quickly view and manipulate 2D or 3D DXF and DWG files. Supports various file types, export options, and graphic operations like panning, zooming, and rotating. Easily manage layers and adjust entity appearance.

Highlights
  • Open DXF and DWG files
  • Export to PDF, SVG, IGES, PNG, JPEG
  • Load 2D and 3D entities
  • Load files from ZIP/RAR
  • Toggle layers and change colors
  • Panning, zooming, and rotating
  • Orthogonal or Perspective view
Features
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DXF Simple Viewer is a great light app to quickly view DXF and DWG files. Features: - Open DXF files, both ascii or binary supported. - Also open most DWG files. - Export to PDF, SVG, IGES, PNG, JPEG, includes controls for adjusting size. - Load files with 2D and 3D entities. - Load a file within a ZIP or RAR file. - Toggle show/hide layers and change colors. - Graphic operations for Panning, zooming, & rotating (3D). - Option to increase the pixel width of all 2D entities. - View your model in Orthogonal or Perspective mode (3D). Please contact us for support, questions, feature request or any other inquiry. support@boviosoft.com

About

CAD FastView

View, convert, and print CAD drawings on your mobile device. Supports DWG, DXF, and PDF formats with iCloud sync and Wi-Fi printing. Ideal for architects, engineers, and construction professionals.

Highlights
  • Fast DWG/DXF viewing
  • Convert drawings to PDF
  • Wi-Fi printing
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Layer layout management
  • Multiple viewing options
Features
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CAD FastView is a multifunctional CAD drawing viewer and sharing app that supports a wide range of CAD formats. It lets you quickly open and view CAD drawings in formats such as DWG, DXF, DWT, DWS, DWF, STEP, STL, IFC, IGES, BREP, FCStd and more. It also supports opening 3D file formats including OBJ, FBX, GLTF, GLB, 3DS and DAE with 2D projection viewing. You can also convert CAD drawings to PDF, print drawings, sync files with iCloud, and manage your drawings with ease. Used by millions of professionals worldwide, including architects, engineers, construction specialists, field technicians, and contractors from various industries. Whether it's mechanical drafting, electrical design, civil engineering, or interior decoration, CAD FastView can handle it all effortlessly! Committed to creating a mobile product that satisfies CAD users globally, CAD FastView provides users with high-quality products and services and continually improves product quality while developing more practical features. ---------------------------------- [Core Features] 1. Wide CAD Format Support: - CAD Formats: Supports DWG, DXF, DWT, DWS, DWF, STEP, STL, IFC, IGES, BREP, FCStd & more. - 3D Formats: Open OBJ, FBX, GLTF, GLB, 3DS, DAE & more with 2D projection viewing. Easily import and open CAD files from Files, other apps, or transfer them via Wi-Fi. 2. Perfect High-Definition Display: Enjoy lossless zoom capabilities to view fine details. It automatically matches thousands of fonts to eliminate missing character or text encoding issues. Provides layer layout management and multiple viewing background modes. 3. One-Click iCloud Sync: Seamlessly sync your drawings to iCloud and access them across your iPhone, iPad, and Mac computers. Check the latest blueprints on your mobile device directly at the construction site. 4. CAD to PDF Conversion: Convert CAD drawings to high-definition PDF files with just one click. Easily share via social media or email, making team communication barrier-free. ---------------------------------- [Premium Member Benefits] - Import drawings unlimited times; - Unlimited high-definition viewing; - Unlimited CAD to PDF conversion; - Enjoy permanent pop-up ads; - Access to all premium features. Subscription Details: Subscription periods: One week, One month, One year. Payment: Payment will be charged directly to your iTunes account upon confirmation of purchase. Cancel renewal: To cancel the renewal, please manually turn off the auto-renewal feature in your iTunes/Apple ID settings at least 24 hours before the current subscription period expires. Renewal: Your Apple iTunes account will be charged within 24 hours prior to expiration. Upon successful payment, the subscription will be extended by one period. Free Trial: Any unused portion of a free trial period will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://www.cadview.cn/privacy_policy.html User Agreement: https://www.cadview.cn/user_agreement.html Subscription Terms: https://www.cadview.cn/SubscriptionTerms.html

Screenshots

DXF Simple Viewer4 screens
CAD FastView4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CAD FastView at Free against DXF Simple Viewer's $3.99. CAD FastView also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). DXF Simple Viewer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

CAD FastView is free to download; DXF Simple Viewer costs $3.99 up front. CAD FastView sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. DXF Simple Viewer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CAD FastView holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CAD FastView has 56 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of DXF Simple Viewer's written reviews are positive against 33% of CAD FastView's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DXF Simple Viewer ships an update every 3 months, CAD FastView fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
DXF Simple Viewer versus CAD FastView: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDXF Simple ViewerCAD FastView
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating2.4 (5 ratings)4.1 (56 ratings) — better
Positive reviews13.6% of reviews33.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings556 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVictor Bovio镇源 余

Customer experience

DXF Simple Viewer

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive13.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative86.4%

CAD FastView

All ratings50 ratings
Positive72.0%
Neutral6.0%
Negative22.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

In-app purchases

None

DXF Simple Viewer

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

CAD FastView

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly3 Days trial$6.997 Days
  • Monthly3 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Yearly3 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is DXF Simple Viewer free?
DXF Simple Viewer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CAD FastView free?
CAD FastView is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DXF Simple Viewer or CAD FastView?
CAD FastView is rated higher. DXF Simple Viewer averages 2.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while CAD FastView averages 4.1 from 56 ratings.
Do DXF Simple Viewer or CAD FastView have ads?
Neither DXF Simple Viewer nor CAD FastView shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DXF Simple Viewer or CAD FastView?
DXF Simple Viewer ships an update every 3 months, and CAD FastView fortnightly. Most recently, DXF Simple Viewer was updated on October 26, 2026 and CAD FastView on October 25, 2026.

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