# CADraw vs Parametric Cut DXF

The clearest difference is rating: Parametric Cut DXF at 5.0 against CADraw's 2.9. CADraw's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CADraw sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.39 per month and Parametric Cut DXF sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Parametric Cut DXF holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CADraw has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

CADraw ships an update fortnightly, Parametric Cut DXF every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CADraw | Parametric Cut DXF |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadraw/id1526269907/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parametric-cut-dxf/id6741105090/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 8 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 175 MB | 61 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [诚 张](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526266877) | [Ashvin Kevadiya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1756324971) |

## What reviewers say

### CADraw

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cadraw/id1526269907)

Create and edit precise technical drawings with a variety of tools. Supports layers, annotations, and export to common formats like PDF and DXF. Ideal for detailed design work on mobile devices.

**Highlights:** Draw lines, circles, arcs, Shape editing and modification, Angle constraints, Endpoint and midpoint snapping, Numeric keypad for precise input, Layer management, Annotation tools, Export to PDF and DXF

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $1.39 | per month |
| per month | $2.99 | per month |
| Annual subscription | $13.90 | per year |
| per year | $26.00 | per year |
| Upgrade to the full version | $69.99 | one-time |
| Full version | $99.99 | one-time |


### Parametric Cut DXF

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/parametric-cut-dxf/id6741105090)

Design and customize parametric shapes for CNC cutting. Adjust dimensions, angles, and curves with real-time previews. Export designs in DXF format for laser, plasma, and waterjet cutters.

**Highlights:** Parametric shape customization, Adjustable dimensions, angles, and curves, Real-time design previews, DXF export for CNC machines, Library of pre-designed templates, Seamless integration with CNC workflow

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Premium | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CADraw free?

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

### Is Parametric Cut DXF free?

Parametric Cut DXF is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, CADraw or Parametric Cut DXF?

Parametric Cut DXF is rated higher. CADraw averages 2.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Parametric Cut DXF averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do CADraw or Parametric Cut DXF have ads?

Neither CADraw nor Parametric Cut DXF shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CADraw or Parametric Cut DXF?

CADraw ships an update fortnightly, and Parametric Cut DXF every 8 months. Most recently, CADraw was updated on September 20, 2026 and Parametric Cut DXF on September 18, 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.*