Comparison

FingerCAD vs A

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

Head to head
About

FingerCAD

Create detailed technical drawings on your portable device using finger-based CAD tools. Design anything from buildings to mechanical parts, with features like automatic vertex acquisition and 3D VR exploration. Export designs in standard formats for further use.

Highlights
  • Finger-assisted CAD drawing
  • Technical drawing capabilities
  • 3D VR exploration
  • DXF, OBJ, PDF export
  • Automatic vertex acquisition
  • Layer management
  • Area calculation
Features
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"FingerCAD" is the first CAD application for technical drawing with fingers assisted by computer for portable devices. With "FingerCAD" you can draw houses, bridges, planimetry of apartments, mechanical components, geometrical figures, everything that can be designed with a common PC CAD. Useful for the engineers on construction site, for architects, surveyors, designers, students etc.. The design possibilities with "FingerCAD" are endless and all this using only your portable device, during a travel or comfortably seated or standing at work. The ease of use makes it very useful and versatile. The final design can be saved using standard formats (ex. DXF) and can be sent via e-mail or printed. The zoom and pan, the customization of the drawing, the common cad tools, autosaving and the ability to continue operations even in subsequent sessions of use (at boot "FingerCAD" will load automatically the design saved in the previous session of use), possibility to add measurements and free text makes it truly unique. Each CAD object is treated as a separate object; You can then go back in time by removing the objects from last to first (also in next sessions of work), select and remove the undesired parts / incorrect objects. The "automatic acquisition of nearest vertices" facilitates the drawing of adjacent graphics objects and the function "2x" allows you to draw walls (double line) automatically (you can specify the thickness of the wall as desired). The three RGB components, alpha transparency, the freehand drawing, the ability to fill an object with colors, the color palette, the color picker, in addition to the common functions of a CAD give you the ability to add manual graphical effects at the overall design (also using freehand drawing). MODIFY, COPY AND MOVE for CAD objects (also from one layer to another one). AUTOMATIC CALCULATION OF THE MEASUREMENT OF THE AREA OF A GENERIC POLYGONAL 3D SURFACE. Virtual Reality Exploration: you can walk in the 3D model and observe it using first person view (Finger3D + FingerCAD). HIGH PRECISION OF DRAWING: using the “under finger dynamic drawing preview “ you can see exactly where for example the initial / final point of a line will be placed (observing the preview window that shows the area of drawing not visible under the finger). AUTO-PAN for work area: if you reach the border of the screen, FingerCAD shifts automatically the work area so you can continue to draw longest lines - you have not to use the "zoom out" to draw long lines. .OBJ 2D and 3D export routine: export the CAD design for 3D modeling softwares such as Finger3D, Blender, Maya 3D, etc... or print it using 3D printers DXF export/import for AutoCad, qCad, SolidWorks, LibreCAD, ... PDF export. File formats conversions: - from DXF to OBJ - from DXF to PDF - from DXF to IMAGE (JPG,PNG) 3D models can be displayed directly using the "FingerCAD 3D VIEWER". DROPBOX / iCloud Drive file sharing (IN and OUT) Ability to import DXF files from a WEB LINK and/or from an EMAIL ATTACHMENT. Ability to PRINT the design (using AirPrint). Other features: - CAD (computer assisted design) - Walls with adjustable thickness - Snap to control points - Free text - UNDO/REDO for the graphics objects, from last to first - Selection and ability to transform/move/delete selected objects - Autosave - Grid - Snap to grid - Adjustable grid - Labels indicating the finger position on the cad area - Many selectable unit of measurement - Design multi-layer and multi-floor - The selected objects can be moved or copied from one layer to another layer or from a floor to another floor - Preview of other layers in the current layer - Scale and rotate - Extend - Trim - Mirror - Send with an email the generated .dxf, .obj, .pdf files - Ability to share .dxf, .obj, .pdf with other installed apps - DXF part library (architecture, communication, electrical, electronics, mechanical, misc, processing, templates, zipf_libs)

About

A

This app simplifies structural analysis for engineers and architects. It uses Direct Stiffness Analysis to calculate shear forces, bending moments, and deflections for beams, trusses, and frames. Get instant results and detailed reports for documentation and learning.

Highlights
  • Direct Stiffness Analysis
  • Beam, truss, and frame analysis
  • Shear force, bending moment, deflection calculations
  • User-friendly interface
  • Detailed analysis reports
  • Educational resource
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A-Projects: Structural Analysis Simplified Unlock the power of structural analysis with A-Projects, your ultimate companion for engineers and architecture enthusiasts! Whether you’re designing beams, trusses, or frames, our app utilizes Direct Stiffness Analysis to deliver accurate solutions for shear forces, bending moments, and deflections. Key Features: User-Friendly Interface: Intuitive navigation that allows you to easily input data and visualize results. Comprehensive Design Tools: Analyze various structures including beams, trusses, and frames with precision. Instant Results: Get quick calculations for shear forces, bending moments, and deflections at your fingertips. Detailed Reports: Generate in-depth analysis reports to help in documentation and presentations. Educational Resource: Ideal for students and professionals alike, enhancing learning and reinforcing concepts in structural engineering. Transform your approach to structural design with smart analysis tools that fit in your pocket. Download A-Projects today and step confidently into the world of structural engineering!

Screenshots

FingerCAD4 screens
A4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: A at 3.0 against FingerCAD's 1.0. A also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 16%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). FingerCAD's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $8.99) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

FingerCAD costs $2.99 and A $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of FingerCAD's written reviews are positive against 38% of A's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FingerCAD ships an update every 6 weeks, A every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 23, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
FingerCAD versus A: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFingerCADA
Price$2.99 — better$8.99
Rating1.0 (4 ratings)3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews16.3% of reviews38.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB59 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGianluca NataliniJutarus Ratanasethakul

Customer experience

FingerCAD

All ratings4 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive16.3%
Neutral11.6%
Negative72.1%

A

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive38.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative61.5%

In-app purchases

None

FingerCAD

No in-app purchases

None

A

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FingerCAD free?
FingerCAD costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is A free?
A costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FingerCAD or A?
A is rated higher. FingerCAD averages 1.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while A averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do FingerCAD or A have ads?
Neither FingerCAD nor A shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FingerCAD or A?
FingerCAD ships an update every 6 weeks, and A every 3 weeks. Most recently, FingerCAD was updated on September 23, 2026 and A on September 23, 2026.

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