Comparison

Discussions vs QuikCad

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

Head to head
About

Discussions

Features
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Discussions is an intuitive collaboration space that enables organizations to get to the core of their employee and customer truth. Participants are able to easily join in face-to-face conversations with researchers, while protecting privacy and encouraging interaction. Screen sharing facilitates engagement and allows for reviewing of apps, websites and documents easily and securely. Researchers and participants are able to chat back and forth with one another and timestamped notes can be easily recorded.

About

QuikCad

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Design faster. Draw cleaner. Build with confidence. QuikCad is a precision 2D CAD app built for creators who need speed and accuracy, without the learning curve of traditional CAD software. Now on iPad with full Apple Pencil support.
A bigger workspace. A more natural way to design. Start with a 7-day free trial. Built for real-world projects. Furniture. Workshops. Renovations. Jobsites. Concepts.
 If you can sketch it, you can build it. Why QuikCad 
• Fast, responsive 2D drafting 
• Precision snapping and dimension tools
 • Clean, professional drawings every time 
• Effortless editing and layout control
 • Export and print with confidence
 • Works offline, anywhere
 • Upload DXF, SVG, PDF & JPG Simple Pricing Full access with a yearly subscription. iPhone — QuikCad Yearly
$24.99/year (price may vary by region) iPad — QuikCad iPad Yearly
$49.99/year (price may vary by region) Includes a 7-day free trial for all new users. Subscription Details • Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase 
• Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period 
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period
 • Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID Account Settings Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://blakebender.github.io/quikcad-privacy/

Screenshots

Discussions3 screens
QuikCad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Discussions at none against QuikCad's 2. Discussions also leads on iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.5). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. QuikCad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $19.99 per year. Discussions asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Discussions ships an update every 6 weeks, QuikCad every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Discussions versus QuikCad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiscussionsQuikCad
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB248 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperForsta, Inc.Blake Bender

In-app purchases

None

Discussions

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QuikCad

Subscriptions2
  • QuikCad Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • QuikCad - iPad Yearly$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Discussions free?
Discussions is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QuikCad free?
QuikCad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Discussions or QuikCad have ads?
Neither Discussions nor QuikCad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Discussions or QuikCad?
Discussions ships an update every 6 weeks, and QuikCad every 5 weeks. Most recently, Discussions was updated on September 17, 2026 and QuikCad on September 23, 2026.

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