# CAD Plus vs Handy

The clearest difference is monetization model: Handy at free with in-app purchases against CAD Plus's subscription. Handy also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (25K vs 2). CAD Plus's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. CAD Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Handy sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

CAD Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Handy has 25K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of CAD Plus's written reviews are positive against 18% of Handy's.

CAD Plus ships an update every 6 months, Handy every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | CAD Plus | Handy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cad-plus/id1551274418/reviews)** | [4.5 (25K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-live-widget-wallpaper/id1595736086/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **25K** |
| Positive reviews | **25.0% of reviews** | 17.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#51** |
| Size | 94 MB | 206 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Vision Pro |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [蕊 邵](https://appshunter.io/developer/996371845) | [FAT, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1580953186) |

## What reviewers say

### CAD Plus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cad-plus/id1551274418)

This app allows users to conveniently open, manage, and edit DWG drawing files. It supports various DWG versions and offers tools for modifying layouts, layers, and entities, as well as measuring distances and areas.

**Highlights:** Open and manage DWG files (R14-2018), Drag and process large drawings, Modify properties of layouts, layers, and entities, Remove selected entities, Modify point style, Add or switch layout space, Measure distance and area

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 每月订阅 | $2.99 | per month |
| 每季订阅 | $7.99 | per 3 months |
| 每年订阅 | $28.99 | per year |


### Handy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/handy-live-widget-wallpaper/id1595736086)

**Currently charting:** #51 Top Free · Graphics & Design, #56 Top Grossing · Graphics & Design (US App Store)

Transform your phone's look with aesthetic themes, icons, and live wallpapers. This platform connects users with independent artists, offering one-click installation and creative tools. Monetize your designs by selling them worldwide.

**Highlights:** One-click icon installation, Manage themes in one place, Create live wallpapers from videos, Generate shareable theme links, Sell your custom themes, Native icon installation experience

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Joy Club Membership - Weekly | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Joy Club Membership - Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Joy Club Membership - Weekly | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Joy Club Membership - Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Joy Club Membership - Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Joy Club Membership - Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Joy Club Membership - Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Price Tier A | $0.99 | one-time |
| Price Tier B | $1.99 | one-time |
| Price Tier C | $2.99 | one-time |
| Price Tier D | $3.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast and easy to use
- 👍 Cute and customizable designs
- 💡 Supports indie artists
- 🤝 Great customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription
- 🔒 Limited free options
- 🐛 Glitchy performance
- 🤔 Confusing setup process

**Reported bugs**

- Widgets not working as expected
- Installed icons not showing up on home screen
- Subscription issues and unexpected charges
- Crashes and freezes when trying to use the app

**Requested features**

- More sign-in options besides Apple ID
- Ability to preview widgets before installing
- Option to shuffle dynamic/GIF widgets
- Easier way to manage downloaded content


## Frequently asked questions

### Is CAD Plus free?

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

### Is Handy free?

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

### Which has better reviews, CAD Plus or Handy?

CAD Plus is rated higher. CAD Plus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Handy averages 4.5 from 25K ratings.

### Do CAD Plus or Handy have ads?

Neither CAD Plus nor Handy shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, CAD Plus or Handy?

CAD Plus ships an update every 6 months, and Handy every 9 days. Most recently, CAD Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and Handy on October 30, 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.*