Comparison

AutoCAD vs Brugg Lifting

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

Brugg Lifting

Calculate sling length and stop angles for lifting operations. Determine working load limits for various sling types based on load dimensions and rope configurations. Enhances safety with an integrated goniometer and visual tips.

Highlights
  • Calculate β stop angle
  • Determine sling length
  • Calculate Working Load Limit (WLL)
  • WLL Rope Slings tool
  • WLL Chain Slings tool
  • WLL Lifting Belts tool
  • Integrated goniometer
Features
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This App provides a combined tool for calculating the β stop angle and the length of the sling to quickly and easily find out whether the maximum permitted β angle stop is adhered to and which length of the sling is to be used in view of the given number of ropes and the given dimensions of the load. In addition, this App provides the three tools WLL Rope Slings, WLL Chain Slings and WLL Lifting Belts enabling the user upon entering the appropriate parameters to promptly establish the Working Load Limit (WLL) that the selected sling is permitted to lift given the angle determined. The integrated goniometer and a variety of tips presented in easy-to-understand graphics provide the user with an added value by mobility and increased safety. The contact persons of the Brugg Team will be pleased to deal with your questions and suggestions.

Screenshots

AutoCAD4 screens
Brugg Lifting4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Brugg Lifting at 100% against AutoCAD's 52%. Brugg Lifting 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. Brugg Lifting asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Brugg Lifting 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: 52% of AutoCAD's written reviews are positive against 100% of Brugg Lifting's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoCAD ships an update every 2 months, Brugg Lifting every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AutoCAD versus Brugg Lifting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoCADBrugg Lifting
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.3K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6.3K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB29 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.BRUGG Lifting AG

Customer experience

AutoCAD

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

Brugg Lifting

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

Brugg Lifting

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

Brugg Lifting

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AutoCAD free?
AutoCAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Brugg Lifting free?
Brugg Lifting is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AutoCAD or Brugg Lifting?
Brugg Lifting is rated higher. AutoCAD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Brugg Lifting averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do AutoCAD or Brugg Lifting have ads?
Neither AutoCAD nor Brugg Lifting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoCAD or Brugg Lifting?
AutoCAD ships an update every 2 months, and Brugg Lifting every 4 months. Most recently, AutoCAD was updated on November 3, 2026 and Brugg Lifting on November 1, 2026.

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