Comparison

AutoCAD vs Sketch Viewer UP

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

Sketch Viewer UP

This application allows users to import and view 3D models from various professional design software. It supports a wide range of file formats, making it convenient for designers, engineers, and students to access and analyze 3D drawings on their mobile devices.

Highlights
  • Import and view 3D drawings
  • Supports multiple professional 3D file formats
  • Collection of standard industry libraries
  • Mobile 3D viewing software
  • Professional CAD drawing and modeling
Features
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A professional 3D model browsing and viewing tool Designed for designers, artists, teachers, students, engineers, and those involved in engineering drawing, suitable for various professional scenarios in multiple industries. It comes with a vast library of industry-standard models and supports the import and viewing of various 3D drawings, with efficient and convenient operations. 1. Professional software for designers, artists, scholars, students, teachers, engineering drafters, and engineers 2. Comprehensive standard libraries for all industries 3. Supports importing and viewing 3D drawings, quick and convenient. 4. Supports multiple formats, including SKP, SolidWorks, ProE/Creo, sview, CATIA, Fbx, Ifc, Inventor, JT, Parasolid, PDMS, Rhino, U3D, UG, CGR, Maya, LightWave (mainstream formats), parsing and browsing dae, max, 3ds, obj, ABC, FBX, DAE, OBJ, BVH, DXF, PSK, STL, PLY, X3D, JCD, svp. At the same time, SU supports mobile 3D viewing software, professional CAD viewing, drawing, modeling! Privacy Policy: https://kdocs.cn/l/coraO45x7Hrz User Agreement: https://kdocs.cn/l/ciYVcrmHDELu

Screenshots

AutoCAD4 screens
Sketch Viewer UP4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AutoCAD at 52% against Sketch Viewer UP's 0%. AutoCAD also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.6) and ratings volume (6.3K vs 10). Sketch Viewer UP's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. AutoCAD sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Sketch Viewer UP sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AutoCAD holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AutoCAD has 6.3K ratings behind it against 10, 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 0% of Sketch Viewer UP's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AutoCAD ships an update every 2 months, Sketch Viewer UP every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AutoCAD versus Sketch Viewer UP: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAutoCADSketch Viewer UP
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (6.3K ratings) — better1.6 (10 ratings)
Positive reviews51.8% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings6.3K — better10
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size502 MB40 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAutodesk Inc.骁宇 陈

Customer experience

AutoCAD

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

Sketch Viewer UP

All ratings10 ratings
Positive10.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative80.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Sketch Viewer UP

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
3 purchases

Sketch Viewer UP

One-time3
  • 一季度会员$9.99
  • 一年会员$24.99
  • 永久会员$29.99

Questions

Is AutoCAD free?
AutoCAD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sketch Viewer UP free?
Sketch Viewer UP is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AutoCAD or Sketch Viewer UP?
AutoCAD is rated higher. AutoCAD averages 4.4 out of 5 from 6.3K ratings, while Sketch Viewer UP averages 1.6 from 10 ratings.
Do AutoCAD or Sketch Viewer UP have ads?
Neither AutoCAD nor Sketch Viewer UP shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AutoCAD or Sketch Viewer UP?
AutoCAD ships an update every 2 months, and Sketch Viewer UP every 8 days. Most recently, AutoCAD was updated on November 1, 2026 and Sketch Viewer UP on October 24, 2026.

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