Comparison

CAD Plus vs CAD Smart Modeling

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

Head to head
About

CAD Plus

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
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Support DWG version R14 to 2018 -It is convenient to open and manage drawing files by app; -Support to drag and process a large drawing; -Support to modify the properties of Layouts, Layers and entities; -Remove selected entities; -Modify point style; -Add or switch layout space. -Measure distance, area; If you have any questions or requirements, please send email to 3167292926@qq.com [Description of auto-renewing subscriptions] Your subscription is the greatest support for our product and development team. After you subscribe to this product, you will be able to modify drawings, save drawings and provide more services for subsequent product upgrades. --Subscription cycle: Each month(Continuous monthly), Each 3 months(Continuous quarter), Each 12 months(Continuous year) --Subscription price: Please see the subscription details page --Payment:After the user confirms the purchase and makes payment, the fee will be deducted from your app store account --Cancel subscription:To cancel the renewal, please turn off auto-renewing subscriptions in Apple ID settings 24 hours before the expiration of the current subscription period --Renew:The apple account will deduct the fee within 24 hours before the expiration --Privacy policy:This App will not collect your personal information. Please feel free to use it --Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

About

CAD Smart Modeling

Create detailed 3D models, technical drawings, and digital prototypes on your mobile device. This versatile CAD app is suitable for architecture, product design, engineering, and 3D printing, offering intuitive tools for both beginners and professionals.

Highlights
  • 3D Modeling & CAD Design
  • Technical Drawing
  • Precise Geometric Constructions
  • Import & Export of CAD and 3D Files
  • Product Design & Prototyping
  • 3D Models for Architecture & 3D Printing
Features
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CAD Smart Modeling is your powerful CAD app for 3D modeling, technical drawing, and precise design. Create 3D models, CAD drawings, and digital prototypes directly on your iPhone or iPad. Ideal for architecture, product design, engineering, 3D printing, and DIY projects. Why CAD Smart Modeling? 3D Modeling Made Easy & Precise Create detailed 3D models and geometric designs with intuitive CAD tools—perfect for beginners and professionals alike. CAD Design & Technical Drawing Use powerful tools for precise design, surface and solid modeling, and prototyping. Versatile CAD App for Many Applications Architecture, product development, technical drawing, construction, 3D printing, and creative visualization—all in one app. Import & Export of 3D Models Import your own CAD models or external 3D files and export your designs in common formats for sharing or further processing. Unlimited Creative Freedom Create 3D objects, 3D models, or 3D text – ideal for presentations, social media, or product visualizations. Suitable for Beginners & Professionals Whether you're a student, DIY enthusiast, hobby designer, or professional CAD user – CAD Smart Modeling adapts to your workflow. Features at a Glance • 3D Modeling & CAD Design • Technical Drawing • Precise Geometric Constructions • Import & Export of CAD and 3D Files • Product Design & Prototyping • 3D Models for Architecture & 3D Printing • Creative 3D Text & Visualizations Discover the possibilities of modern CAD modeling on your smartphone. Download CAD Smart Modeling now and turn your ideas into professional 3D models. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CAD Plus4 screens
CAD Smart Modeling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CAD Plus at 5.0 against CAD Smart Modeling's 3.5. CAD Plus also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (25% vs 0%). CAD Smart Modeling's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (10 vs 2). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. CAD Plus sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and CAD Smart Modeling sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CAD Plus holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CAD Smart Modeling has 10 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 0% of CAD Smart Modeling's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CAD Plus ships an update every 6 months, CAD Smart Modeling every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
CAD Plus versus CAD Smart Modeling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCAD PlusCAD Smart Modeling
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better3.5 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings210 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB440 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer蕊 邵Sebastian Kemper

Customer experience

CAD Plus

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral21.9%
Negative53.1%

CAD Smart Modeling

All ratings8 ratings
Positive62.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

CAD Plus

Subscriptions3
  • 每月订阅$2.991 Month
  • 每季订阅$7.993 Months
  • 每年订阅$28.991 Year
7 purchases

CAD Smart Modeling

Subscriptions5
  • Premium access$3.991 Month
  • Premium access$8.991 Month
  • Premium access$22.991 Year
Show 2 more
  • Premium access$44.991 Year
  • Pro Version3 Days trial$44.991 Year
One-time2
  • Premium Access$44.99
  • Premium Access$89.99

Questions

Is CAD Plus free?
CAD Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CAD Smart Modeling free?
CAD Smart Modeling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, CAD Plus or CAD Smart Modeling?
CAD Plus is rated higher. CAD Plus averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while CAD Smart Modeling averages 3.5 from 10 ratings.
Do CAD Plus or CAD Smart Modeling have ads?
CAD Smart Modeling shows ads; CAD Plus does not.
Which is updated more often, CAD Plus or CAD Smart Modeling?
CAD Plus ships an update every 6 months, and CAD Smart Modeling every 5 months. Most recently, CAD Plus was updated on October 24, 2026 and CAD Smart Modeling on October 23, 2026.

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