Comparison

AutoCAD vs Lumis 3D

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

Head to head
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.

About

Lumis 3D

Transport photorealistic 3D models with their full functionality and rendering quality to any location. Access and share all your Lumis 3D documents, including images, videos, and presentations, in real-time or offline.

Highlights
  • Real-time rendering
  • Offline mode with pre-rendered scenarios
  • Access to all Lumis 3D documents
  • Share current view via other apps
  • Intuitive 3D navigation
  • Supports camera and model animations
Features
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The ultimate mobility solution: together with Lumis 3D, use your iPad or iPhone to transport your photorealistic 3D models, all of their functions, and the rendering quality to make them stand out wherever you take them. Lumiscaphe’s photorealistic 3D models are trusted by leading industry designers and engineers from many sectors: automotive, aeronautics, transportation, lifestyle & luxury goods, industrial equipment, consumer goods, architecture & construction, design & studio work, and emerging industries. This app requires a preexisting Lumis 3D account. ESSENTIAL FEATURES - Real-time rendering - Pre-rendered scenarios (offline mode) - Online and offline modes - Send current view via other installed apps including Facebook, email… - Access to all Lumis 3D documents: images, videos, pdfs, presentations… - Lightweight app leaves more room for your models - UHD/Retina resolutions supported natively - Choose what you synchronize SUPPORTED 3D MODEL FUNCTIONS - Previews - 3D 360-degree views, cubic interior views, stationary views - Intuitive 3D navigation - Configuration settings - Apply configured materials, environments, lighting, geometric variants - Camera and Model animations - Published models

Screenshots

AutoCAD4 screens
Lumis 3D4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Lumis 3D at 100% against AutoCAD's 51%. Lumis 3D also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). AutoCAD's advantage is ratings volume (6.3K vs 1). 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. AutoCAD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Lumis 3D asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Lumis 3D holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoCAD has 6.3K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 51% of AutoCAD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lumis 3D's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoCAD ships an update every 2 months, Lumis 3D every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AutoCAD versus Lumis 3D: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoCADLumis 3D
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.9% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB190 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Lumiscaphe

Customer experience

AutoCAD

All ratings6,263 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews694 reviews
Positive50.9%
Neutral10.5%
Negative38.6%

Lumis 3D

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

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

Lumis 3D

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
None

Lumis 3D

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AutoCAD free?
AutoCAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lumis 3D free?
Lumis 3D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AutoCAD or Lumis 3D?
Lumis 3D is rated higher. AutoCAD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Lumis 3D averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AutoCAD or Lumis 3D have ads?
Neither AutoCAD nor Lumis 3D shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoCAD or Lumis 3D?
AutoCAD ships an update every 2 months, and Lumis 3D every 5 weeks. Most recently, AutoCAD was updated on October 27, 2026 and Lumis 3D on October 19, 2026.

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