Comparison

AutoCAD vs Pro Inspector

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

Pro Inspector

This digital logbook helps construction professionals track and manage their projects. It allows users to register new sites, schedule visits, generate activity reports, and receive reminders to boost productivity.

Highlights
  • Digital logbook for construction
  • Project tracking and management
  • Schedule site visits
  • Generate activity reports
  • Receive reminders
  • Increase productivity
Features
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¡Llegó la primera Bitácora Digital para Seguimiento de Obra! Descarga PRO Inspector y obtén acceso al mejor aliado para el control y seguimiento de tus obras. Con PRO Inspector podrás: Dar de alta nuevas obras Agendar visitas Generar reportes de actividades Recibir recordatorios Aumenta tu productividad y digitaliza tu actividad con PRO Inspector. ¡Pruébala ya!

Screenshots

AutoCAD4 screens
Pro Inspector4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pro Inspector at 100% against AutoCAD's 51%. Pro Inspector also leads on iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Pro Inspector sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoCAD ships an update every 2 months, Pro Inspector every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and July 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
AutoCAD versus Pro Inspector: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoCADPro Inspector
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews51.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.Javier Alejandro Hernandez Santillan

Customer experience

AutoCAD

All ratings6,263 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.0%
Written reviews692 reviews
Positive51.0%
Neutral10.5%
Negative38.4%

Pro Inspector

Written reviews2 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

Pro Inspector

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
2 purchases

Pro Inspector

Subscriptions2
  • College Subscription$2.991 Month
  • Pro Inspector Subscription1 Month trial$4.491 Month

Questions

Is AutoCAD free?
AutoCAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pro Inspector free?
Pro Inspector is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do AutoCAD or Pro Inspector have ads?
Neither AutoCAD nor Pro Inspector shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoCAD or Pro Inspector?
AutoCAD ships an update every 2 months, and Pro Inspector every 5 weeks. Most recently, AutoCAD was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pro Inspector on July 22, 2026.

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