Comparison

iRhino 3D vs AutoCAD

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

Head to head
About

iRhino 3D

View and present 3D models on your iPhone or iPad. Effortlessly load files from cloud storage or your device, and use AR mode to visualize designs in real-world space. Includes a markup tool for annotations.

Highlights
  • 3D model viewing
  • AR mode visualization
  • Cloud storage integration
  • Built-in file browser
  • Markup tool for annotations
  • Pan, zoom, and orbit controls
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The official Rhino 3D viewer for iOS. View and present your work on your iPhone or iPad. Pan, zoom, and orbit with a tap or drag of your finger. Conveniently load models from your device or any cloud storage using a built-in file browser. Use the AR mode to see your model in space. Integrated markup tool lets you draw on top of a view.

About

AutoCAD

Access and edit CAD drawings on the go with this official application. It provides essential drafting and design tools for creating, updating, and sharing 2D drawings from any device. Collaborate with teams and simplify workflows by accessing files from various cloud storage services.

Highlights
  • 2D file viewing
  • Create, edit, and share 2D drawings
  • Offline work and sync
  • Insert blocks
  • Manage layers
  • Drafting and geometry editing
  • Measure tools
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The official AutoCAD app. View & edit CAD drawings anytime, anywhere! Essential drafting and design capabilities for your everyday needs: Autodesk® AutoCAD® Web on mobile is a trusted solution that gives you access to the core AutoCAD commands that you need for light editing and generating fundamental designs, all at an attractive price. AutoCAD Web subscription plans are available in the following options: • Monthly for $9.99 • Yearly for $99.99 • Included free with AutoCAD and AutoCAD LT subscriptions Use familiar AutoCAD drafting tools on your mobile device in a simplified interface, allowing you to access, create, and update DWG™ files anytime, anywhere. 30 day trial: Enjoy a fully functional free trial of AutoCAD Web for 30 days. After the trial is completed, you can access limited read-only functionality without a paid subscription. Current AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT desktop subscribers: Sign in with your Autodesk account to access AutoCAD Web on mobile. Key Benefits: • Work offline on your projects without an Internet connection and sync later • Safeguard drawings in your Autodesk account or with your own external accounts • Collaborate in real time with team members and reduce mistakes • Replace blueprints at job sites with drawings on mobile • Simplify workflows by opening DWG files directly from Autodesk Drive, Autodesk Docs, Microsoft OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, or Google Drive. Features: • 2D file viewing • Create, edit, and share 2D drawings • Work offline and sync your changes once back online • Insert blocks from your DWG drawing • Manage layers and layer visibility • Drafting and geometry editing tools • Annotation and markup tools • Measure distance, angle, area, and radius • View and edit DWG files from your internal storage, email, or from the cloud • View coordinates and properties All new users have access to a free trial of AutoCAD Web for 30 days. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your Apple ID. Subscriptions are automatically renewed unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. *Free products and services are subject to the Autodesk Terms of Use at https://www.autodesk.com/company/terms-of-use/en/general-terms Learn more: Autodesk Website: https://www.autodesk.com/products/autocad-web Term of Use: https://www.autodesk.com/company/legal-notices-trademarks/terms-of-service-autodesk360-web-services/autodesk-autocad-mobile-terms-of-service AutoCAD Service is not provided to children under the age of 14, and users under 14 cannot use this Service.

Screenshots

iRhino 3D4 screens
AutoCAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iRhino 3D at none against AutoCAD's 3. iRhino 3D also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and rating (4.6 vs 4.4). AutoCAD's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 82). On price, review sentiment, 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. AutoCAD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. iRhino 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iRhino 3D holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoCAD has 6.3K ratings behind it against 82, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 55% of iRhino 3D's written reviews are positive against 52% of AutoCAD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iRhino 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, AutoCAD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iRhino 3D versus AutoCAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriRhino 3DAutoCAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (82 ratings) — better4.4 (6.3K ratings)
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews — better51.8% of reviews
Number of ratings826.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size305 MB502 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRobert McNeel & AssociatesAutodesk Inc.

Customer experience

iRhino 3D

All ratings82 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral3.7%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews324 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral13.6%
Negative31.2%

AutoCAD

All ratings6,266 ratings
Positive86.1%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews716 reviews
Positive51.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative37.8%

User reviews

iRhino 3D

From 82 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Smooth and intuitive 3D model manipulation
  • 🚀 Fast performance with complex models
  • 📱 Great for client presentations and demos
  • 💼 Useful for on-the-go model viewing
  • 🔄 Good Dropbox integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes on large files
  • ❌ Limited to viewer functionality only
  • 🚫 No native editing capabilities
  • 📉 Poor LiDAR measurement accuracy
  • 🔌 No iCloud Drive support

AutoCAD

From 6.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to learn
  • 📱 Convenient mobile solution
  • 👍 Great for site visits and field work
  • 🔍 Useful for viewing and marking up drawings

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🔒 Difficult login and account management
  • 🔍 Limited functionality compared to desktop version
  • 📱 Lacks basic CAD features like hatching and dimensioning
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model

Bugs and requests

iRhino 3D

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes with large or complex files
  • LiDAR measurements significantly inaccurate (off by ~2x)
  • Cannot open local files without cloud storage
  • Incompatibility with newer iOS versions
  • App crashes during room scanning
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  • Save functionality errors
  • File browser integration issues
  • Google Drive connection errors (App Transport Security)
  • Models rendering in black after updates
  • Crashes on iPad Pro with object scan mode
  • Unable to export scans in desired formats
  • App fails to open on certain device models
  • File thumbnails not displaying
  • Texture UVW mapping not preserved
  • Room scan omits doors and windows as objects

Requested features

20 requests
  • Full native Rhino with Grasshopper support
  • Real editing and modeling tools
  • Wireframe and shaded view options
  • Orthographic views (top, front, right)
  • Texture and material support
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  • Dimension measurement tools
  • iCloud Drive integration
  • Microsoft OneDrive support
  • Gumball transform tool for rotation/scaling
  • Annotation and markup tools
  • Display mode settings
  • Named views panel
  • Zoom select tool
  • Room scan with door/window preservation
  • File thumbnails in library view
  • Background color customization
  • Ability to add rooms to existing scans
  • Support for Rhino 6 and 7 files
  • Stereo 3D view options
  • Video recording of model walkthroughs

AutoCAD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to open DXF files
  • Numeric keypad not appearing for editing dimensions
  • Syncing and saving issues causing data loss
  • Compatibility problems with newer iPad models

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Arabic text
  • Improve Apple Pencil integration
  • Allow creating and saving custom blocks
  • Implement PDF export functionality
  • Restore removed features like GPS positioning

In-app purchases

None

iRhino 3D

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AutoCAD

Subscriptions3
  • AutoCAD Web monthly$9.991 Month
  • AutoCAD Web annual$99.991 Year
  • AutoCAD Web annual (Ultimate)$99.991 Year

Questions

Is iRhino 3D free?
iRhino 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AutoCAD free?
AutoCAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, iRhino 3D or AutoCAD?
iRhino 3D is rated higher. iRhino 3D averages 4.6 out of 5 from 82 ratings, while AutoCAD averages 4.4 from 6.3K ratings.
Do iRhino 3D or AutoCAD have ads?
Neither iRhino 3D nor AutoCAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iRhino 3D or AutoCAD?
iRhino 3D ships an update every 3 weeks, and AutoCAD every 2 months. Most recently, iRhino 3D was updated on November 1, 2026 and AutoCAD on November 3, 2026.

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